1 Corinthians 7:8-16
Today's Scripture

Here Paul gives instructions for singles, widows, married people who may be contemplating separation, and those believers married to unbelievers. It is clear from this passage that it is best to be married to another believer, but that God can work through a believing spouse to reach an unbeliever. God also wants us to honor each other in our marriages, regardless of circumstances--and whether we are both believers or not, we are to live in peace.

I am blessed to be in a good marriage with a godly husband, so I'm in no position to give advice to those who are in different circumstances. I would say that those who are like me, we should be grateful that we are as we are, and not judge those who find themselves otherwise. We should pray for them as they have need, and also for the salvation of an unbelieving spouse. And, as I think of my growing teenagers, I pray that when and if they decide to marry, they find believers who will seek God above all else, and that as they grow closer to God, they can grow closer to each other in their marriage.


- posted by Suzi @ 9:37 AM