The Witness of a Transformed Life

 Joshua 21-22; Psalms 47; 1 Corinthians 10 

“Do not cause anyone to stumble…even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, so that they may be saved…”

1 Corinthians 10:32, 33

The core motivation for all Paul did was reaching people with the Gospel. His love for people was transcended by his love for people coming to know Christ. Paul knew that when he was with new believers in Jesus, everything he did was watched. People didn’t have access to books, devotionals, and commentaries; many of the people could not read.

What these new believers in Jesus had was the life of apostles like Paul and oral readings of Old Testament scrolls and apostolic letters. Paul’s character spoke louder than his doctrine. His humility, love for people, and consistent interest in winning people to the gospel through his life and teachings transformed a multitude of people.

 If our lives were the only witness to the reality of Jesus’ saving, transforming power, what would be the impact on the people around us?

 “Lord Jesus, love people through my life today, for your glory.”