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Seasoned With Salt

1 Corinthians 9:22
“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.”
In this scenario, Paul is speaking to the Corinthians regarding how he uses his freedom for the sake of saving others. To win as many souls as possible, he must be adaptable to any circumstance, submitting to the role he must fit into to minister to those in need. Christ meets us where we are at, which means we must meet others where they are at, too. Everyone’s walk with the Lord is different, and as disciples we must learn to minister to others in a way and a manner that they will be capable of receiving. This does not mean we are belittling, or even bettering ourselves in any way, it simply means that we must become what someone needs for the sake of Christ. Philippians 2:3 says, “…in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” When we value others in a way that we are able to humbles ourselves, our perspectives will begin to change. We will begin to realize that the world is genuinely so much larger than us and the petty issues that we believe to be life changing are actually nothing but deceiving lies from the enemy that we have listened to for far too long. In addition, we will be able to place ourselves into the lives of others, witnessing what is going on in their life and what could be preventing them from having a flourishing relationship with the Lord. In my life, I had not had much opportunity to minister to those around me, but when opportunity does arise, I take advantage. My best friend at home believes in the Lord but that is all, and I have had the opportunity to speak life into her to the success of her attending church and listening to the Word. John 3:16 was how I initially reeled in her attention and often times that it all it requires is someone bearing witness that there is One who can save them from the misery they face, and what a wonderful Savior He is.

Application

During next internet time, I will check in with my best friend and ask her how her faith is. 

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