And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
1 Corinthians 9:20,22
The above passage is used by some in Christianity to use "bait 'n hook" tactics to get the "youth" into the Church. They use it to justify questionable entertainment tactics for Church growth.
But Paul wasn't talking about "entertainment" here. He was talking about preaching.
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
1 Thessalonians 2:4,5
1 Corinthians 9:20,22
The above passage is used by some in Christianity to use "bait 'n hook" tactics to get the "youth" into the Church. They use it to justify questionable entertainment tactics for Church growth.
But Paul wasn't talking about "entertainment" here. He was talking about preaching.
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
1 Thessalonians 2:4,5