v1-9:
- Paul gives advice here regarding sexual immorality and avoidance of temptation (e.g., “ if you are unmarried are not happy to be celibate then you should marry to avoid sin.
- What advantages are there of being single? What temptations?
- For those who are married, how do we know that we are meeting each other’s needs or supporting each other in whatever sense? How do we know what we expect of each other? Sometimes these sorts of conversations are difficult—how can we make opportunities to hear from each other in general? (… or even to listen within ourselves for our needs and expectations?)
- There are times when we find that God has put us in tough circumstances, whether in our relationships or work or wherever. Do you have someone in your life or a situation that you are having a hard time resolving or dealing with? Here’s your homework: make a list of all those person(s) and situation(s), then lift them up to God in prayer. Can you trust Him to resolve it? Don’t give up but ask Him to show you how you should deal with the situation (or if He’s just asking you for patience and grace).
- Life is short and Paul reminds us that Christ could come at any time, making our current lives potentially far shorter than the adage implies. If you knew He was coming within the next few weeks or few months, how would that change your priorities… how would you look at those around you or at trials that you may be experiencing? How would you think about “your stuff” or your happiness?
- What are the things that complicate your life? …that distract you from “the Lord’s affairs”? What are some things you can do to make sure they do not so absorb your time and attention that you miss out on your devotion (whether that’s worship or service or study or whatever builds your relationship with Jesus)?
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