Grace for your spirit
I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. Romans 1:14-15
The Apostle Paul starts his defense of the gospel to the Romans with an entirely new concept. He is ready to teach the good news without boundaries. His path would not be just to Jews, but wherever the Spirit led him. He would not stop with barbarians, Greeks, or even the tyrants in Rome. He would become wise to the wise and foolish to the foolish, that he might lead others to Christ. His position was extremely unpopular with everyone. It was a totally new concept to feel obligated to go into the whole world, and preach to every creature. Have we put limitations on the kind of people we want in our church? Do we show partiality? Have we "red lined" our city to stay away from the wrong kind of people? If so, we have missed the mind of Paul, and the mind of Christ. Let's go with the same obligation. Go ye, does mean, go me.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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