This is a good question because some people will use predestination doctrine as an excuse to not spread the Word. But we cannot use any doctrine as the litmus test on our actions. The Bible has to be the only one.
What happens if we do use predestination as an excuse not to evangelize? First and foremost, we are disobedient to God. Before Jesus physically left the earth, He gave a command to ALL who follow Him. He did not say that only a select few were to do this. He did not say that we could sit on our rears because the work was already done.
What do we get out of evangelizing? One, we are obedient. Two, we grow. When we are humble enough to submit to God's authority, we are learn new dimensions of ourselves. We learn more about human nature and we learn how far we can really go.
We do not know who is "predestined". We do not know what is in anyone's heart. There are people who are yearning for God and need someone to be there for them to explain it. The Ethiopian eunuch was needing Philip to explain the scriptures. If Philip thought, "I do not need to say anything. God already has it worked out.", then Philip would have missed being a tool and being a part of something so wonderful. We never know what is before us or around the next corner. When we can be submissive and willing to be used the way He needs us, we are blessed and get to experience so much more.
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