August 15
Nehemiah 9:22-10:39; 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13; Psalm 34:1-10; Proverbs 21:13
Paul’s passion and objective is to share the gospel with all people. He makes this so clear in our reading from 1 Corinthians today. Though he has the freedom to do otherwise he tells us, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” (9:22b-23)
Paul denies his personal freedom for the sake of others. Dr. Constable says it this way in his study notes, “[Paul] clarifies the importance of limiting our legitimate liberty as Christians for higher goals, namely, the glory of God and the welfare of other people.”
Paul cares so much that others hear the gospel without the distraction of non-moral, debatable issues that he adapts himself to those he is around. This is not indicative of an inconsistent character, rather, this highlights Paul’s primary objective of sharing the gospel.
We live in a divided world. Rarely, it seems, can anyone agree on anything, and when we do agree there can be a myriad of sub-issues to create dissension even within similar mindsets. In light of this, how can we be “all things to all people”? How can we live in such a way that our stances on issues would not dissuade “the weaker brother” from hearing the gospel?
Heavenly Father, your great love brings freedom to the oppressed, hope to the hopeless, and salvation to all. Help me to love the gospel and those who don’t know you over my “legitimate liberty as a Christian” and enable me to be all things to all people. Amen.
Question of the day: Are there freedoms that you hold fast to that might hinder someone from hearing the gospel? How can you better communicate the gospel?
Paul’s passion and objective is to share the gospel with all people. He makes this so clear in our reading from 1 Corinthians today. Though he has the freedom to do otherwise he tells us, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” (9:22b-23)
Paul denies his personal freedom for the sake of others. Dr. Constable says it this way in his study notes, “[Paul] clarifies the importance of limiting our legitimate liberty as Christians for higher goals, namely, the glory of God and the welfare of other people.”
Paul cares so much that others hear the gospel without the distraction of non-moral, debatable issues that he adapts himself to those he is around. This is not indicative of an inconsistent character, rather, this highlights Paul’s primary objective of sharing the gospel.
We live in a divided world. Rarely, it seems, can anyone agree on anything, and when we do agree there can be a myriad of sub-issues to create dissension even within similar mindsets. In light of this, how can we be “all things to all people”? How can we live in such a way that our stances on issues would not dissuade “the weaker brother” from hearing the gospel?
Heavenly Father, your great love brings freedom to the oppressed, hope to the hopeless, and salvation to all. Help me to love the gospel and those who don’t know you over my “legitimate liberty as a Christian” and enable me to be all things to all people. Amen.
Question of the day: Are there freedoms that you hold fast to that might hinder someone from hearing the gospel? How can you better communicate the gospel?
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