Author Archives: Mark Shields

Interests of Others

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Mark Shields

Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. – Philippians 2:4 Written in the post “Best Motive for Serving” is that Paul didn’t get compensated for preaching the gospel. … Continue reading →

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Best Motive for Serving

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

In previous chapters, Paul taught about rights like marriage and the right to eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols. In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, he teaches about those who preach the gospel having the right to earn their living … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

This day with God, think of ways to build up the body of Christ. Make it your purpose to love what God loves and share with others https://t.co/2JgZ4ctGYh — Mark Shields (@MarkShieldsWaco) October 23, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

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Free to Run with Grace

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. – 2 Corinthians 6:3 A thought made in the post “Build Each Other Up” is that there is no need to flaunt our knowledge … Continue reading →

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Neighbors Building Each Other Up

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul emphasizes the need to support and build up your neighbor as Christians but as discussed in 1 Corinthians 8, there were some issues the early Christians were working through. One was eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols. … Continue reading →

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