Paul wraps this section of the letter with a thorough consideration of Christian freedom. He discusses: learning from the past, success, syncretism, edification, serving others, and glorifying God.

Paul establishing amazing balance where servants of Christ are appreciated and well treated, while they are completely willing to be mistreated. He exemplifies this calling in his personal daily discipline.

Paul establishing amazing balance where servants of Christ are appreciated and well treated, while they are completely willing to be mistreated. He exemplifies this calling in his personal daily discipline.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Paul establishes the high view of marriage and the marriage bed seen in Jesus' dialogues. Using scripture and his own reason, the apostle establishes the principle that every relationship is to be held in service to the Lord.

Paul establishes the high view of marriage and the marriage bed seen in Jesus' dialogues. Using scripture and his own reason, the apostle establishes the principle that every relationship is to be held in service to the Lord.

Paul shows that our long-term calling to glorify God is logical, healthy, appropriate, and wonderful. We must focus on that and avoid the short-sightedness that leads us to instead embarrass the Lord.

Paul shows that our long-term calling to glorify God is logical, healthy, appropriate, and wonderful. We must focus on that and avoid the short-sightedness that leads us to instead embarrass the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:1-13