1 Corinthians 9

Paul discusses his motives for ministry in this passage. He speaks about the lawful obligations that he could use to support himself in his ministry; then he tells that he will not use many of them, as they would impose on others. His ministry is characterized by sacrifice. He knows what he must do; and he does it at any cost to himself - not just when and because he can personally profit from it. Paul willingly becomes a servant to all, in order to bring Christ to them. In all this, he is also careful to serve in such a way that his conduct does not disqualify him from the rewards of faithful service.