"No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:27 Paul went around preaching some strong words to many people. He came against many very harshly for living in sinful lifestyles. With... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 8:9 Exercising Your Rights
"Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak." 1 Corinthians 8:9 One of the challenges that was being faced in the church of Corinth was whether to eat meat sacrificed to idols or not. The pagan belief was that eating meat that was sacrificed would... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 7:22 Freedom And Slavery
"For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord's freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ's slave." 1 Corinthians 7:22 Slavery has now been outlawed for over 150 years in the USA, and is banned in most other countries. During the time... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee Sexual Immorality
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body." 1 Corinthians 6:18 When God created Adam and Eve He told them to go and populate the world. They were to be together and have many children. God had created marriage and... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 6:12 Rights Verses Benefits
"I have the right to do anything, you say--but not everything is beneficial. I have the right to do anything--but I will not be mastered by anything." 1 Corinthians 6:12 Paul now brings out a statement that the people were saying: "I have the right to do anything." They were probably looking a little at... Continue Reading →
