Saturday, October 4 I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others.​—1 Cor. 9:23.

[Áine]

Saturday, October 4

I do all things for the sake of the good news, in order to share it with others.—1 Cor. 9:23.

 

We must remember how important it is to continue helping others, especially through our Christian ministry. In our ministry, we need to be flexible. We meet people who have different beliefs and attitudes and who come from a variety of backgrounds. The apostle Paul was adaptable, and we can learn from his example. Jesus appointed Paul as “an apostle to the nations.” (Rom. 11:13) In that role, Paul preached to Jews, Greeks, intellectuals, humble peasants, dignitaries, and kings. In order to reach the hearts of such a diverse audience, Paul became “all things to people of all sorts.” (1 Cor. 9:19-22) He paid attention to the culture, background, and beliefs of his audience and adapted his approach accordingly. We too can be more effective in our ministry if we are resourceful and adjust our approach to fit the needs of our listeners. w23.07 23 ¶11-12

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Our willingness to adjust our approach reveals our commitment to our assignment.

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When life unravels, focus outward. Simplify, serve, preach — it lifts the fog of self-pity. And like Paul, flex your approach: meet hearts where they are, shaping words to fit their need.

[Jones Nogueira]

Em nosso trabalho de pregação, precisamos ser flexíveis porque conhecemos pessoas de vários lugares, com diferentes culturas e crenças .

 

Comentário: O apóstolo Paulo fez tudo o que pôde para compartilhar as boas novas, adaptando-se a cada tipo de pessoa, cultura e situação. Ele entendia que o objetivo maior era salvar vidas. Sua flexibilidade não era um comprometimento de princípios, mas uma estratégia amorosa e sábia para alcançar corações. Este exemplo nos mostra que, quando colocamos os interesses espirituais dos outros acima de nossas preferências pessoais, imitamos o espírito de Cristo.

 

Lição Prática: Podemos nos tornar pregadores mais eficazes se cultivarmos a empatia e nos prepararmos para lidar com diferentes crenças e origens culturais. Isso exige esforço e humildade, mas fortalece nosso amor pelas pessoas. Ao imitar Paulo, nos tornamos mais habilidosos e amorosos em nossa pregação e, assim, demonstramos que realmente fazemos tudo pela causa das boas novas.

 

Comment: The apostle Paul did everything he could to share the good news, adapting to every type of person, culture, and situation. He understood that the ultimate goal was to save lives. His flexibility was not a compromise of principle, but a loving and wise strategy to reach hearts. This example shows us that when we place the spiritual interests of others above our personal preferences, we imitate the spirit of Christ.

 

 

Practical Lesson: We can become more effective preachers if we cultivate empathy and prepare ourselves to deal with different beliefs and cultural backgrounds. This requires effort and humility, but it strengthens our love for people. By imitating Paul, we become more skillful and loving in our preaching and thus demonstrate that we truly do everything for the sake of the good news.

Edited Saturday at 08:44 PM by trottigy

[Jones Nogueira]

7 hours ago, Jones Nogueira said:

Em nosso trabalho de pregação, precisamos ser flexíveis porque conhecemos pessoas de vários lugares, com diferentes culturas e crenças .

 

Comentário: O apóstolo Paulo fez tudo o que pôde para compartilhar as boas novas, adaptando-se a cada tipo de pessoa, cultura e situação. Ele entendia que o objetivo maior era salvar vidas. Sua flexibilidade não era um comprometimento de princípios, mas uma estratégia amorosa e sábia para alcançar corações. Este exemplo nos mostra que, quando colocamos os interesses espirituais dos outros acima de nossas preferências pessoais, imitamos o espírito de Cristo.

 

Lição Prática: Podemos nos tornar pregadores mais eficazes se cultivarmos a empatia e nos prepararmos para lidar com diferentes crenças e origens culturais. Isso exige esforço e humildade, mas fortalece nosso amor pelas pessoas. Ao imitar Paulo, nos tornamos mais habilidosos e amorosos em nossa pregação e, assim, demonstramos que realmente fazemos tudo pela causa das boas novas.

 

Comment: The apostle Paul did everything he could to share the good news, adapting to every type of person, culture, and situation. He understood that the ultimate goal was to save lives. His flexibility was not a compromise of principle, but a loving and wise strategy to reach hearts. This example shows us that when we place the spiritual interests of others above our personal preferences, we imitate the spirit of Christ.

 

 

Practical Lesson: We can become more effective preachers if we cultivate empathy and prepare ourselves to deal with different beliefs and cultural backgrounds. This requires effort and humility, but it strengthens our love for people. By imitating Paul, we become more skillful and loving in our preaching and thus demonstrate that we truly do everything for the sake of the good news.

I published it in Portuguese, I forgot to translate it. 🤦😅🙏