Having A Rated “G”odly Marriage 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

To the unmarried believer: It is better to remain pure. Getting married is better than sinning. Paul thinks it is better to be single. Self-control is preferred.

To the married believers: Husbands and wives have a physical responsibility to each other. Mutual consent to prayer is a limited exception. The marriage commitment is for life. Divorce does not dissolve the one- flesh.

To the believers in a mixed marriage: Some Christians had unbelieving spouses. They were to show Christ to their families. Their influence drew God’s blessing on their families. Their influence could lead their spouses to Christ.

What does that mean to us?

Hebrews 13:4 “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”

To the unmarried: Marriage is not your goal in life, purity is. Marry before you get sexually involved. Singleness is honorable. Be self-controlled!

To the married: Have sex regularly. Only withhold by mutual consent. Don’t cause your spouse to be tempted. Your commitment is for life, not until a better offer! If you are divorced, reconciliation is your goal.

To those with unbelieving spouses: Stay faithful. Be a Godly example. Never stop praying and hoping!