New Testament in a Year

1 Corinthians 7:1-24
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Today we read 1 Corinthians Chapter 7.  This has been a very powerful chapter of the Bible for much of my spiritual journey.  For a period of about 7 years I felt the call to “singleness” through this chapter through much prayer and reflection.  I think the call to singleness for some of us may be just for a season, or it could be for many seasons.  At the same time, just as valuable is the call to marriage and family life for many of us in this chapter as well.  These are some powerful verses.  Some say it is best just to consider these verses in “context” of the Corinthian church two thousand years ago.  However, I do believe there is value in this chapter’s verses for our lives as well.  How does First Corinthians chapter 7 speak to you and your life today?

Bible.org’s commentary on today’s readings in First Corinthians titled “Sex and the Spiritual Christian” is at this link, “The Relationship Between Spirituality and Sexuality” is at this link, and “Spirituality and the Status Quo” is at this link.

Worship Video: First Corinthians Chapter 7 seems an appropriate point to share with you this phenomenal song by Rebecca St. James that she wrote for her future husband called “Wait for Me”:

Are you waiting on God’s timing in your life? Click here and wait for Him no longer!

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on two verses of Scripture today: “Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 TNIV

Prayer Point: Pray for God’s perfect will to be done in your life in regards to being married or being single. Pray a prayer of praise and contentment for whichever calling is upon your life. Pray that you don’t live a life burning with sexual passion. Pray you live a life of passion for God’s glory.

Comments from You:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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