1 Corinthians 7 · Grade 4
Married or Single, Serving the Lord
Read and Think
The Corinthians had written Paul a letter with questions about marriage. Some had asked whether married people should live apart to be more holy. Paul says no. He teaches that husband and wife belong to each other and should care for each other with affection.
Paul says marriage is a lifelong commitment. Married believers should not separate. If a believer is married to someone who does not yet believe, the believer should stay if the spouse is willing, because the believer's faith may bless the whole home.
Paul also praises singleness. He was single himself, and he calls it a gift from God. An unmarried person can be concerned with the things of the Lord without distraction. Paul's main point is that each believer should serve God in the situation where God called him. What matters is keeping God's commandments.
Show What You Know
What had some Corinthians asked about marriage?
What does Paul call marriage?
Why does Paul praise singleness?
What is Paul's main point?
Think About It
Paul says both marriage and singleness can be gifts from God. How can people in every kind of family serve the Lord?
Paul says to serve God right where you are. What is one way you can serve God in your family, church, or neighborhood this week?
Memory Verse
“Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.”
1 Corinthians 7:17 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the gifts You give each person. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can every kind of family serve the Lord?
- What job or chore could you do as if for God?
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