These are some verses that stood out for me this morning. I'm still processing how they pertain to me. But I get the strong feeling these are for somebody else, too. In the sections below, the words in italics are the verses, the words in quotation marks are things the authors of my Life Application Bible wrote to go along with the verses.
1 Corinthians 7:17 You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in & continue on as you were when God first called you.
"Apparently the Corinthians were ready to make wholesale changes w/o thinking through the ramifications. Paul was writing that people should be Christians where they are.
"You can do God's work & demonstrate your faith anywhere. If you became a Christian after marriage, & your spouse is not a believer, remember you don't have to be married to a Christian to live for Christ. Don't assume that you are in the wrong place or stuck with the wrong person. You may be just where God wants you."
vs 20 You should continue as you were when God called you.
"We may become so concerned about what we could be doing for God somewhere else that we miss great opportunities where we are.
"Paul says that when you become a Christian, you should continue on with the work you previously been doing - provided it isn't immoral or unethical.
"Every job can become Christian work when you realize it can be an opportunity to honor, serve, & speak out for Christ. Because God has placed you where you are, take advantage of every opportunity to serve Him there."
vs 30 Happiness or sadness or wealth should not keep anyone from doing God's work.
"Paul urges believers not to regard marriage, home, or financial security as the ultimate goals in life. As much as possible, we should live unhindered by the cares of this world, not getting involved in burdensome mortgages, budgets, investments, or debts that might keep us from doing God's work."
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