CCWC 02/22/2004 1 Cor.7:25-40
"The Single Life"
William Muncey
*Paul's Opinion or Biblical mandate*
Does Paul devalue marriage & exalt singleness? How do we evaluate the viewpoint of other christians?
The preacher says -
* Dogmatism & arrogance - no place for it.
* Constant re-evaluation of opinion as theology needs graciousness.
* Better to be single - greater freedom to serve God, without distraction or added burden.
*The context*
* modify our behaviour according to circumstances
* not much time left (v.26, 29, 31)
* threat of persecution (Mk.13)
* Fall of Jerusalem 70AD - Josephus
Application for today
* Don't rush into change
* Don't forget its all temporal & make the most of it!
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