8Now to the unmarrieda and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. 9But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. (1 Corinthians 7:8-9)
Thoughts: It is important to remember Paul had been in prison multiple times. He had been thrown to lions, stoned, left for dead, and persecuted. Paul knew that people who are persecuted and worried about their spouse, would be distracted and would make it really hard to face the pressure. But the other side is, that it is better to marry than to fall into sexual immorality. Sexual immorality is to be avoided at all costs. Pleasing God is the overarching theme. We are created to please God in how we face persecution and hardship as well as how we face the joy of marriage and love. In all that we do- in the good and bad times- let us honor God. Part of this too is a willingness to face whatever circumstance we are in with trust, contentment, and hope in God.
Prayer: Lord, I am yours in good and bad married or single. Help me to honor you and trust you wherever I am in life.
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