Let the Called Abide with God 1 Corinthians 7:24

Paul told the church members in Corinth, “you are bought with a price” and therefore they should not be “the servants of men”. In chapter seven and verse twenty-four of First Corinthians, Paul told the church members who were “called”, “let every man”, “abide with God” where we read:

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

The verse begins, “Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, ...” Paul began with the word, “Brethren” which refers to “fellow believers who are united to another by the bond of affection”, “let every man” or “allow and permit each, every, all, the whole and every one of the humans whether male or female” “wherein” which means “by and which” “he is called” or “uttered in a loud voice, given a name, and saluted”. Paul referred to every person within the church or Corinth who was “called” unto salvation through Jesus Christ the Lord.

The verse goes on to say, “… therein abide with God.” Paul continued with the word, “therein” which means “by and with” “abide” or “remain, tarry, sojourn and do not depart” “with God” which refers to “the Godhead bodily and trinity which is comprised of God the Father, Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit”. Paul exhorted the church members to “continue, remain and not to depart” from their relationship with “God”.

When we meditate upon these words from Paul, we see the simplicity of just continuing in the state we are in when we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. Paul referred to these church members as “brethren” or “brothers” and encouraged them not to be concerned over their current status sociologically. Jesus desires for all people, no matter what their position or status, to come to Him. Jesus died for “all” people, and those who are wise shall simply receive Him as their “Savior”.

Next time Paul shares with the church members, “concerning virgins”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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