Category Archives: commitment

representing his holiness

Leviticus 6:14-18 Lev 6:14 “And this is the law of the tribute offering. The sons of Aaron will offer it in Yahveh’s sight in front of the altar. Lev 6:15 And one will take from it a handful of the … Continue reading

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playing along

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 1Co 10:1 Because I do not want you to miss this, brothers — the fact that all our fathers were under that cloud, and all had passed through that sea. 1Co 10:2 And they all had been … Continue reading

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run to take the prize

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1Co 9:24 Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium are running, but one receives the prize? So run to take the prize. 1Co 9:25 And each competitor must exercise all his self-control; they … Continue reading

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entrusted with a stewardship

1 Corinthians 9:15-17 1Co 9:15 But I have not made use of these rights.  And I have not written these things for it to become so for me, because it would be better to die than for someone to take … Continue reading

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distracted by desire

1 Corinthians 7:36-40 1Co 7:36 But if anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his fiancé, if his passions are strong, and so it has to be, let him do what he wants to; he is not sinning. … Continue reading

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worry engines

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 1Co 7:32 But I want you to be free from unnecessary worry. One who is unmarried worries about the things of the Lord, how he may accommodate the Lord; 1Co 7:33 but one who is married worries … Continue reading

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a dissolving world

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 1Co 7:29 But I am saying this, brothers: the time which is appointed to us has been shortened, so that the ones married to wives are as though they are unmarried, 1Co 7:30 and the ones weeping, … Continue reading

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consequences of commitment

1 Corinthians 7:25-28 1Co 7:25 But as to your question about those yet unmarried, I do not have a specific command from the Lord, but I can give an opinion as one who is faithful by the Lord’s mercy. 1Co … Continue reading

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stay if you can

1 Corinthians 7:10-14 1Co 7:10 But for those of you already married, I have a command (not from me, but from the Lord): a wife should not leave her husband. 1Co 7:11 But if she does leave, she should stay … Continue reading

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reciprocal rights

1 Corinthians 7:1-4 1Co 7:1 Now, regarding those issues you wrote me about: Yes, “it would be good for a man not to touch a woman.” 1Co 7:2 But, because sexual sin is a reality, I say each man should … Continue reading

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