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1 Corinthians 9:22

First Nations Version

When I am among those who are poor and weak, I join with them in their struggle. I look for common ground with everyone, so that I can tell them the good story that will make them whole and set them free.

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This is the manner in which I also walk. For I am not looking out only for my own good, but also for the good of others. I do this so they too may be set free and made whole.


For even though I am free and a slave to no man, I have made myself a slave to all, in order to win many more.


So we who are strong in our spiritual ways should be willing to lend a shoulder to the ones who are weak and unable to walk this road with firm steps. For this road is not only for our own good,


I make sure that my flesh-and-blood Tribal Members know how much I honor you, in the hope that it will make some of them jealous, so that they can also trust in Creator Sets Free (Jesus) to be set free and made whole.


My sacred family members, if someone among you has given in to broken ways, you who are guided by the Spirit should lead this person back to the right path in a spirit of gentleness. But keep a close eye on yourselves, for you may be tempted to do the same kind of thing.


So then, if what I eat causes any of my family members to stumble along the path, then I will never again eat meat in a way that will make them stumble.


So I give this counsel to both wives and husbands who find themselves in this situation: How can you be sure that you will guide your marriage partners away from their broken ways to be set free and made whole?


I feel the weakness of any who are weak. I burn with fire in my inner being every time someone is turned away from the good road.


Welcome into our sacred gatherings those who are weak in their understanding of our spiritual ways. Do not try to prove them wrong about the things they have decided for themselves.


One person trusts that all foods are good to eat, while another whose understanding is weak might only eat herbs and plants.


but also for the good of all who walk with us.


I do all of this so I can tell everyone the good story, so that together we may share in its blessings.





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