1 Corinthians 7:17
Nevertheless, each
person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to
them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the
churches. (NIV)
“let
each person lead the life . . . God has called him.” The following verses make clear that the phrase “God has
called him” is not a reference to a social position but to conversion itself.
In vv. 17–24 set
forth a principle that gives coherence to the whole chapter: becoming a
believer does not require a change in status, whether marital, ethnic, or
social (vv. 8, 20, 26). This verse has
sometimes been misused as evidence that Christians should not attempt to improve
their social or economic standing. On the contrary, Paul encourages slaves to
obtain their freedom if the opportunity arises (v. 21).
Only, as the Lord hath
distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so
ordain I in all the churches. (NKJV)
So here is my
instruction to all the churches: each must live with the gifts the Lord Jesus
grants you and with the call God offers you. (The Voice)
You never know what the next year, month, or day holds.
Stick with the calling of God for your life, whatever that may be.
May you be encouraged in Christ!
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