August 15th

August 15th

Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law. When I am with the Gentiles who do not follow the Jewish law, I too live apart from that law so I can bring them to Christ. But I do not ignore the law of God; I obey the law of Christ. When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings. (‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭19-23‬ NLT)

Paul was all about connecting with people. And this reading is all about that. Paul is explaining that he has connected with many people, on many different levels. This is what his point is. If we want to connect with people, we need to meet them on their level. We cannot have a holier than thou mentality. We need to work with our hands next to and for people if we are going to share in the harvest. That is how community is built, and people are reached.

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