I realized that I needed to add three caveats to the post “We Don’t Server Your Kind Here”.  These are instances in which you legitimately could consider NOT ministering.  This is not exhaustive but only offers some possibilities.

1. In the case of overt hostility.  If you attempt to minister to a group and they meet you with overt hostility, it may well be dust the sandals time at least for the moment.

2.  In the case of overwhelming temptation.  Example: If you are meth addict and found Jesus while you are in rehab, you might not want to go back and minister to your buddies at the old hangout.  Flee temptation.

3. In the case of your own impulse control issues.  Example: If all you can think about when speaking to a racist is how much you’d like to rip off his head and shove it down his throat, chances are you are not going to be very rational and loving in your ministry to him.  Walk away so you do not become the stumbling block.

Mind you, in any of these instances you could still seek the advice of your pastor and/or clue in a ministry or person whom you know has been able to reach these kinds of folks and enlist their aid.