Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1 Corinthians 9:16
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel!
Paul didn’t believe that sharing the gospel was going above and beyond. For us it’s an obligation; not an extra act of kindness to boast about, but a necessary part of the life of a Christian. The good news of Christ is good because the bad news is bad: without Him, we’re hopeless. Life has no meaning, and the life after death will be no life at all. Paul knew he couldn’t just sit idly by and let the world be hopeless, which is why he had no ground for boasting when he did spread the salvation message. The responsibility to share the gospel had been given to him, as it has also been given to you, and Jesus expects us to make it a priority.