When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voice, saying in the Lycaonian language, ``The gods have become like men and have come down to us."Īnd they began calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. Said with a loud voice, ``Stand upright on your feet." And he leaped up and began to walk.
This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be made well, They became aware of it and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding region Īnd there they continued to preach the gospel.Īt Lystra a man was sitting who had no strength in his feet, lame from his mother's womb, who had never walked.
Therefore they spent a long time there speaking boldly with reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace, granting that signs and wonders be done by their hands.īut the people of the city were divided and some sided with the Jews, and some with the apostles.Īnd when an attempt was made by both the Gentiles and the Jews with their rulers, to mistreat and to stone them, In Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together, and spoke in such a manner that a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of Greeks.īut the Jews who disbelieved stirred up the minds of the Gentiles and embittered them against the brethren. To be a positive influence for Christ, we must guard against falling prey to temptation. If we tolerate sin in our life, we’ll be just like the world. If we take a moment to listen to people’s hurts, we’ll have an opportunity to offer the truth that brings spiritual healing to those trapped in the darkness and despair of sin.īut remember that Jesus also warned us not to lose our saltiness. Salt also has unique healing properties, as does the gospel. They’ll notice our joy and contentment and may desire to have those qualities, which are available only through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Just as salt enhances the flavor of food, so a Christlike character and godly lifestyle can be an example that draws others to the Savior. This means we are to be a spiritual influence in the lives of people around us. As Christians, we too have a preserving effect on the earth because we have the only message that can deliver people from the corruption of sin and give them eternal life. In those days, salt was the only way to preserve food. When Jesus spoke to His followers, He called them “the salt of the earth” (Matt.
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