1 Corinthians 9:22: To the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.


Paul holds himself up as an example. To the weak he became like a weak person; he accommodated himself to their prejudices so that he might win them over to better views. And he wanted the Corinthians to do the same. I have become all things to all men. This generalizes all that had been said. It was not to this or that group that he was conciliatory, but to all sorts, and this regarding all matters not intrinsically affecting salvation, so that by all possible means I might save some. 1

Application

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for the salvation of others?
  • What will you do today in order to show love to someone unexpectedly?

Thought to Share

You will be known for what you did when others did nothing. – TWEET IT

Prayer

Lord, in my weakness, make me strong for you.


1. Hodge, C. (1995). 1 Corinthians. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.

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Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.