1 Corinthians 9:22b – “…I have become all things to all men, that I might
by all means save some.”
Paul’s desire was to win people to Christ no matter the cost. In today’s New Testament passage he presents himself as the adaptable apostle. Leading up to today’s verse he says these words: “For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak.”
The second question is, “What means are we using to overcome resistance to the gospel?” Paul was willing to use whatever means necessary, without compromise, to effect change. When it comes to evangelism do we even think about a strategy? A key to Paul’s success is found in verse 19: “…I have made myself a servant of all, that I might win the more.” Serving the people you want to reach is an excellent strategy.
How adaptable are you? How flexible are you? Are you willing to change to meet the needs of others? The right answer to these questions will make a difference for someone’s eternity.