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HoneyLamb56:
Having a mental block; not really grasping what this means: "all things to all men" (Cor. 9:22).  I did a search on this phrase but only one response which wasn't very helpful to me.

It would be helpful if someone could give an example other than what's written in the bible or perhaps explain it in a different way.  What does it mean to me?

For example: how do I become as a Jew if one is not a Jew without denying my christian (for lack of better word) beliefs?  I'm probably not articulating very well but I hope someone gets what I'm trying to say.

lareli:
Perhaps being all things to all men is another way of saying we should have empathy with all people in all kinds of different situations, because we understand that we are really no different than others to begin with.

Like instead of judging a man for his life we can have empathy because we know that if we were in his shoes, having lived life through his eyes and his steps, we would be exactly where he is because he (nor us) has free will.

I dunno?

Dave in Tenn:
Firstly, it was Paul who said this:  and Paul WAS all those things he mentioned.  He didn't have to 'imagine' or pretend.  While I am not all those things Paul mentioned, I am "several" things myself, and all of those things give me a road in to be "all the things" that I am to "win" others.

Kat:

Well the way I look at that is in any situation you would try to find something in common with the people you are with, in order to relate to them and therefore them to you. Of course so far as can be done with a good conscience.

If you were with a musicians you would speak about music and the joy it brings. If it happened to be somebody who is into rap/rock music, a type music you don't care to listen to, you would not say that music is disgusting. That would immediately turn that person away form you.

If you were among mothers with little children you might speak of the challenges of motherhood. You would not say you do not like little children because they get on your nerves, that might offend the mother.

If you were with someone who was sick you might sympathize with the struggle they are going through.
I don't think you would want to boost about never being sick a day in your life, nor would you want to take over the conversation with all that you have suffered either.

What I think is you want to find a common ground in which you can relate and communicate, so the person will feel comfortable with you, respect you. Then if the opportunity arises for you to speak to them concerning the truth, they may be willing to listen.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Pierdut:

--- Quote from: largeli on November 12, 2013, 08:59:18 AM ---Perhaps being all things to all men is another way of saying we should have empathy with all people in all kinds of different situations, because we understand that we are really no different than others to begin with.

Like instead of judging a man for his life we can have empathy because we know that if we were in his shoes, having lived life through his eyes and his steps, we would be exactly where he is because he (nor us) has free will.

I dunno?

--- End quote ---

Thank you. I think people like John from Kentucky need to take that into consideration when judging others, and as Ray said in one of his audios, "We are all guilty of all." If you think you are better than someone because you had it better [due to God's mercy and grace, and plan for your life which was, better, and thus you were lucky] then I reckon that such a person deserves to experience some of those bad things that they like to judge [and belittle] others for. See if they handle it any differently/better.

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