1 Corinthians 7:32-40
Today's Scripture

Paul concludes chapter seven with more instructions on marriage and the value of remaining single--or if finding oneself single through death, remaining that way if possible. He does say that an individual is certainly free to marry after the death of a spouse, but may find happiness in singlehood and total devotion to the Lord as well.

In writing to the Corinthians, Paul no doubt had in his mind the culture of sexual immorality that was common there. So, he adds that it is better for someone to marry than not too if he or she has trouble controlling himself. It seems our culture may have a lot in common with the Corinthian one.

But setting the marriage/singleness conversation aside, I think Paul's point beyond this is that we should be content no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in, and to serve God wholeheartedly whether married, single, with children, without children, or with grown children. May God give us the grace to live according to his will.

- posted by Suzi @ 5:05 AM