Lesson 4791

 (Lesson 4791) (03-18-25) 1st 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 today’s quote, Paul explained that being born a Jew or not being born a Jew, matters not. But rather, what truly matters is keeping God's commandments. Likewise, he addressed slaves and free individuals, stating that while freedom is preferable, a believer’s true identity is found in Christ, not in their earthly status. He reminded them that they were bought with a price and should not become slaves of men. Paul concluded by encouraging believers to remain faithful to God in whatever situation they were in, emphasizing that their ultimate calling is to serve Christ. ~