Because he observes that the needs of the flock appear taxing and complicated, a Christian may decide not to reach out. Or he may feel that he lacks sufficient wisdom to handle responsibilities.
فَضْلًا عَنِ ٱلشُّعُورِ بِأَنَّ ٱلِٱهْتِمَامَ بِحَاجَاتِ ٱلرَّعِيَّةِ أَمْرٌ صَعْبٌ وَمُرْهِقٌ ،‏ قَدْ يَمْتَنِعُ ٱلْمَسِيحِيُّ عَنِ ٱلِٱبْتِغَاءِ ظَنًّا مِنْهُ أَنَّهُ لَا يَتَّصِفُ بِٱلْحِكْمَةِ ٱلْكَافِيَةِ لِتَحَمُّلِ ٱلْمَسْؤُولِيَّاتِ .‏