1 Corinthians 7:10-11
The Corinthians had a lot of questions for Paul regarding
singleness.
Paul has clear opinions separate from the Lord: v 12, v25.
That doesn’t mean that it’s not the Word of God, because Paul was led by the
Holy Spirit to write this. One interpretation is that there is difference from
Jesus’s literal teachings. Another interpretation is that Paul was given a
Divine allowance to say these things. Paul’s preferences, according to
scripture is for single people to remain single. He is intending that believers
in Christ to be his audience.
1.
Believers are to honor their marriage vows.
a.
If you are married, honor the promise you have
made.
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Corinthians 7:10-11 NKJV
ii. A
wife is not to leave her husband (except for conditions later mentioned)
iii. If
a spouse leaves the marriage, they are to remain unmarried, or reconcile with
the spouse.
b.
A goal of marriage to please each other. A focus
on meeting the needs of the spouse.
