(Lesson 465)(11-23-12) 1 Corinthians 7:18-24, "Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God."
In this lesson, Paul makes it clear that, within the Church, there is no requirement to be circumcised, or for that matter, to refrain from circumcision. This lesson provides that neither circumcision, nor any other traditional practice makes a difference to those who seek salvation, for we are all equal in the sight of God. There are no special inheritances required for receiving the amazing grace of God, its free to all.
No matter what background we might have come from, Christian people should always devote themselves to teaching the gospel from that position, giving all the praise and glory to God for His grace. "Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God."~
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