The Daily Discipleship Podcast

Should Christians sue each other?  How should Christians settle differences?  What is the way of Jesus when there are offenses?

Paul makes some rather strong statements in this passage.  If all the sample sins mention in this passage will keep one from the Kingdom, then who can get in? At issue is how our desire for the things of God outweigh our desire for the things of the flesh as some indication of where we stand spiritually.

Why get married?  What is sexual fulfillment in marriage to look like? Paul addresses these questions in this section of 1 Corinthians. 

Marriage can be wonderful.  Marriage can also be tough.  In fact, it can be so tough that we may want to call it quits.  But not so quick.  In this chapter Paul provides instruction about marriage, divorce and remarriage.

Should a person get married?  Is it okay to remain single?  Should I separate from my spouse?  Our belief in Jesus should temper how we answer each of these questions.  What does the Paul say on these issues in this chapter?  What should we do?

We may have the liberty to do any number of things not expressly forbidden in Scripture, but practicing those liberties can be harmful if we aren't conscientious of how those freedoms may impact others. 

What does the Bible say about caring for and supporting pastors and missionaries?  How do you do at supporting your pastor(s)?  Do they know you love them and pray for them?  Are they provided for so that they can live comfortably?

Paul exemplified one who laid aside his rights for the sake of the Gospel. He had much he was undoubtedly entitled to, but he laid it all aside for the sake of seeing others won for Christ.   Are we willing to do the same for the sake of Christ's Name?