1 Corinthians 7:25-31 (Part 35) Lessons on Single Life

Remaining single

• “Good”—v. 1—commendable not commanded

• He is merely giving advice

• Some can and some cannot—just consider

*The spirit of the passage is in v. 35—do not see this as an unnecessary burden

Lessons from vv. 25-40

• There are solid reasons for remaining single—look at your case and see if it applies

• The solid reasons are provided . . . : 1) You can maintain sexual control, v. 7; 2) You can do that without misery, v. 9

• These verses also show how single life should be lived

The addresses, v. 25

• The advice is directed toward women

The nature of the teaching—he has gotten material from . . .

• Direct command of Christ

• Command of Paul

• In the context now is apostolic opinion

General principle—v. 26

• This is application of the stay as you are principle

• The issue is not circumstances

• The issue is fellowship with God

4 considerations about single life

1. Consider circumstances: 1) External, v. 27; 2) Internal, v. 28

2. Consider the shortness of time—vv. 29-31

3. Consider added responsibility, vv. 32-35

4. Consider family, vv. 36-38