THINGS WHICH END HERE - eg, marriage
When we study 1 Corinthians 7, we hear Paul's counsel about marriage, he points out that though marriage is good, because of sexual desires, being single is better. Many misunderstand this to mean that to get married is wrong. No.
The whole of 1 Corinthians was pointing to the eternal, that is we should take that which would be eternal more important than that which ends here. Truly the covenant of marriage ends here on earth, same with many other relationships or situations. The noble and the commoner only exist here, your nobility does not count in the eternal life. (Ask the rich man in Christ's parable). The moment your spouse dies the marriage covenant ends!
Thus Jesus said:
Mark 12:24-25
Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.
For when the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven.
Romans 7:2
For example, when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her.
Marriage is not just about sex, but for companionship and procreation. It was originally created by the Heavenly Father Himself.
Genesis 2:22-25
Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man.
“At last!” the man exclaimed.
“This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh!
She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’”
This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.
Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame.
Listen, if you have sexual urge as a single, you must marry for you are neither born or covenanted to be an eunuch. You should know that you marry and definitely you do not sin, you are in God's will.
So also if you can control your sexual desire or give it up. There is no wrong in living a life of celibacy if it is to do the work of the Lord. Remember Christ did not command this neither did Paul. Remember that almost all of Christ's disciples and those He later called were married and also got married. Mary had her children with Joseph, yes, though some try to deny this.
God did not call priests to celibacy, never, even most of the judges and prophets of old got married. The tradition of celibacy is not scriptural for priests and those who do the Lord's business, it is a human conception. Your being celibate has never been a requirement for "pastorhood". Also remember that there is only one priest, the High Priest Himself, the Son of the Living God, Jesus the Christ.
Every believer has been called into priesthood. Selah - - - 1Peter 2:9
So the essence of 1 Corinthians 7 is to let us know that the time is short and that no matter what we do or what position we are, we must focus more importantly on eternity.
1 Corinthians 7:29-31,35
But let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short. So from now on, those with wives should not focus only on their marriage.
Those who weep or who rejoice or who buy things should not be absorbed by their weeping or their joy or their possessions.
Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away.
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.
Do read through the chapter again.
In conclusion, though these things are not eternal we must be careful, for they can affect our eternal, that is, we must give account. Be it in our marriage, our opportunities in life, the wealth we receive or the positions we occupy, the work we do and how we affect others. We do all as unto the Lord. Nothing should stop us from fulfilling God's purpose for our lives. For therein, lies our reward.
The Lord will give us more understanding.
He calls us blessed.
Love
@the watcher.
The whole of 1 Corinthians was pointing to the eternal, that is we should take that which would be eternal more important than that which ends here. Truly the covenant of marriage ends here on earth, same with many other relationships or situations. The noble and the commoner only exist here, your nobility does not count in the eternal life. (Ask the rich man in Christ's parable). The moment your spouse dies the marriage covenant ends!
Thus Jesus said:
Mark 12:24-25
Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.
For when the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. In this respect they will be like the angels in heaven.
Romans 7:2
For example, when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her.
Marriage is not just about sex, but for companionship and procreation. It was originally created by the Heavenly Father Himself.
Genesis 2:22-25
Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man.
“At last!” the man exclaimed.
“This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh!
She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’”
This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.
Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame.
Listen, if you have sexual urge as a single, you must marry for you are neither born or covenanted to be an eunuch. You should know that you marry and definitely you do not sin, you are in God's will.
So also if you can control your sexual desire or give it up. There is no wrong in living a life of celibacy if it is to do the work of the Lord. Remember Christ did not command this neither did Paul. Remember that almost all of Christ's disciples and those He later called were married and also got married. Mary had her children with Joseph, yes, though some try to deny this.
God did not call priests to celibacy, never, even most of the judges and prophets of old got married. The tradition of celibacy is not scriptural for priests and those who do the Lord's business, it is a human conception. Your being celibate has never been a requirement for "pastorhood". Also remember that there is only one priest, the High Priest Himself, the Son of the Living God, Jesus the Christ.
Every believer has been called into priesthood. Selah - - - 1Peter 2:9
So the essence of 1 Corinthians 7 is to let us know that the time is short and that no matter what we do or what position we are, we must focus more importantly on eternity.
1 Corinthians 7:29-31,35
But let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short. So from now on, those with wives should not focus only on their marriage.
Those who weep or who rejoice or who buy things should not be absorbed by their weeping or their joy or their possessions.
Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away.
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.
Do read through the chapter again.
In conclusion, though these things are not eternal we must be careful, for they can affect our eternal, that is, we must give account. Be it in our marriage, our opportunities in life, the wealth we receive or the positions we occupy, the work we do and how we affect others. We do all as unto the Lord. Nothing should stop us from fulfilling God's purpose for our lives. For therein, lies our reward.
The Lord will give us more understanding.
He calls us blessed.
Love
@the watcher.
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