*Main Point: Love must govern our choices in disputable matters.

I. Love is more important than knowledge (vv. 1-3).

II. There is only one God, so idols are nothing (vv. 4-6).

III. However, for those with a weak conscience, eating idol-meat can be a sin (v. 7).

IV. Loving, spiritual responsibility for others must supersede personal freedom (vv. 8-13).

*Main Point: There are spiritual advantages to singleness, but to marry or not marry is a case of Christian freedom, situational wisdom, and proper biblical perspective, the last of which must extend to all of life.

I. A gospel understanding of time and reality should inform all of life, including marriage (vv. 25-31).

II. Marriage can distract from devotion and service to the Lord (vv. 32-35).

III. We should consider our calling and gifting from God (vv. 36-38).

IV. Application to widows (vv. 39-40).

*Main Point: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are characterized by storing up the right treasure and not worrying about tomorrow.

1. Where is your treasure and who do you serve? (vv. 19-24)

2. God wants us to trust Him rather than worrying (vv. 25-34)

I. Jesus displayed great faithfulness (vv. 30-35).

II. Jesus experienced great sorrow (vv. 36-39).

III. Jesus responded with passionate prayer (vv. 39-44).

IV. Jesus moved forward in obedient resolve (vv. 45-46).

*Main Point: Bloom for Christ where God has planted you.

I. Trust: God is sovereign over circumstances and salvation.

II. Motivation: Spirituality doesn’t depend on circumstances.

III. Focus: Seek and serve Christ; leave your circumstances to God.

*Main Point: Do not use your body for sin, but instead for God’s glory.

I. Marital intimacy is a guard against sexual immorality (vv. 2, 5b).

II. In marriage, we surrender our bodily rights to our spouse (vv. 3-5a).

III. An exception with specific parameters (vv. 5-6).

IV. Celibacy in singleness is the other viable option (vv. 7-9).

*Main Point: Do not use your body for sin, but instead for God’s glory.

I. An opening argument: Not all things are lawful or even wise (vv. 12-13a).

II. A biblical principle: Our bodies matter because they were made for the Lord, not for sexual immorality (vv. 13a-14).

III. A salvation truth: Christians are united to Christ (vv. 15-17).

IV. Two authoritative commands: Flee sexual immorality and glorify God in your body (vv. 18-20).