Monday, December 1, 2008

1 Corinthians 9:12-14

"If others have been supported from you, shouldn't we have it all the more? But we did not use this right. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. Don't you know that those who work in the temple get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.

What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it. Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men 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."



Be motivated to share the gospel
5 easy principals (according to my commentary)
1. find common ground with those you contact
2. avoid a know-it-all attitude
3. make others feel accepted
4. be sensitive to their needs and concerns
5. look for opportunities to tell them about Christ

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