Paul admits four times in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians that what he tells us is his own opinion, not the word of God. What is his opinion doing in a holy book? In this chapter, Paul preaches that to marry is not a sin, but it is best to remain unmarried and celibate. Because this is hard for most people, HE gives them permission to marry.
“I say this as a concession, not as a command. I wish that all men were as I am.” 7:6-7
“To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord)….” 7:12
“Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.” 7:25
“In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.” 7: 40
If every word in the Bible comes from the mouth of God, why would he add that some of what is in it is not his words? Could it be that, when writing this personal letter, Paul didn’t expect it would be part of a book that was said to be of divine origin?
2007-04-29
11:34:35
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