Can someone tell me the context of 1 Corinthians 7. It talks about us being better off if we don't marry-we would be as he is. It doesn't say it is a sin or bad-just easier if we don't for people who are married have many troubles. 7:9 says something interesting-But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
2007-03-17 14:19:43 · 16 answers · asked by Rachel 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
...the apostel Paul is writing to the Corinthian church... at that time "they" were a bunch of fornacators and "bad" people... Paul is suggesting we put our efforts in serving God... but he is also saying... yes, it's fine to marry... and it's better if you do then to live in a sinful life with other(s)...
2007-03-17 14:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that it is better to be celibate in order to focus more on God, so we can dedicate more of our lives fulfilling the command to make disciples of every tongue, every tribe, and every nation. However, Paul warns, if we cannot control our bodies in regard to the opposite sex, we should marry so that we will not be tempted to sin, for marriage is a bonding covenant. Instead of burning with passion, we should marry so that we will not commit adultery.
scout485: Actually, God moved Paul to write this. After all, Jesus chose Paul to declare these things.
2007-03-17 14:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Soga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that.... there are many passages in the bible where marriage is described as a beautiful part of life. I am sad to say it's been a while since I've read it, but I do know it's in there. I am sure there are people that feel a calling to devote themselves solely to Him (Nuns, Monks). God did not intend for everyone to be alone, and marriage is something God created so that we don't have to be.
2007-03-17 14:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by afwife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This passage was not for everyone, but for those on specific missions, like Paul was. That full-time missionaries should be single if at all possible.
God sanctified marriage, as did Christ. Paul told the Ephesians how to be good husbands and wives, and that the man is nothing without the woman and vice versa.
2007-03-17 16:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if I can help you that much due to the fact that I am only 15 and don't know that much about marriage, but I do remember in Proverbs that it says that it is better off to not get into the commitment, but if you really want to it's not a sin. But you must pladge your eternal commitment, and I could imagine that that is a lot harder then it seems. I am sorry....I don't remember which chapter it was....but I hope I helped.
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2007-03-17 14:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by Pikajane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul said it was his own opinion that people are happier if they dont marry because then they can focus thier life on God while the married ones would be concered with keeping their spouce happy. My opinion is if they are burnig with passsion they will be focused on that instead of God anyways so they should get married. Also they will sin less.
2007-03-17 14:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is OK to marry if you understand what kind of responsibility it is. Paul did not marry because he was on the go a lot and he thought that it is easier for the servant of God to stay unmarried.
God gives us a choice. : )
2007-03-17 14:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because married men have to provide for their family, married women care for their children.
Single people can give more time to the Lord in prayer and servitude.
2007-03-17 14:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by n9wff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer will lie seeking his Face, u will learn about lust, not to desire the flesh of This WORLD, seek ye first the kingdom of God and his Righteousness. no talk of Celibacy, just another way, to desire your wife sexually,(other words on your own, the flesh U will find lust love, a devils gift not aloud in heaven, with Jesus gift, HEAVENLY love, I was going to write more but that word should describe it. no one seek his face for answer all go there own way(romans 3:11-18), (gotta be celibate, Jesus is a Fag, Jesus will be the death of us, won't be a sin if u r married,)The father just wants u to look to him. puzzled??? seek his face
2007-03-17 14:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think God wants people to not marry. He said be fruitful and multiply and according to God that is done in marriage. So lets go!
2007-03-17 14:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋