Bible Chapter: I Corinthians 7

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    When God created people He made them with passions and desires for the opposite sex.  God has given us marriage as the place He blesses for this relationship.  It is the proper place for expressing these desires.  A husband and wife are to express these desires to one another.  God made marriage to be a permanent relationship.  Unfortunately, there are times when the relationship breaks down.  If a believer is married to an unbeliever and things happen (such as violence), the believer should not stay there and be abused.  This is never an easy solution, but sometimes becomes necessary.
    This chapter also reminds believers of the importance of keeping God’s commandments.  Out of our saving faith will come the desire to live in obedience to God.  We will always be better off to obey the commandments.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    I am reminded of the importance of being faithful to my wife.  This is not a hard thing.  It brings blessing and makes for a stronger relationship.  It makes life much better.
    I also must continue to focus on the commands of God and apply them.  So, I must keep reading the Bible and letting it continue to sink in.  I have not learned everything there is to know about it yet.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Our world today is confused about marriage and sexual relationships.  I must be sure of what the Bible says about them and be ready to share that with people as the opportunity exists.  Many, many problems would be prevented and repaired if people would only understand this one critical issue.