Eschatological Dating Guidance (1 Corinthians 7:32–40). The married person has the affairs of souse and family to consider. The unmarried can devote all their time to the Lord. Both are holy status because of the Jesus Christ. Again Paul stresses the blessing of being married to another believer. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Crisis Spiritual Sexuality (1 Corinthians 7:25–31). In a time of sexual chaos, the best and simplest course may be to be a virgin. We all are to live upside Kingdom values because the priorities of this world are passing away. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Redeeming Unbelieving Spouses (1 Corinthians 7:10–24). Spouses are not to separate for selfish reasons, but are to reconcile. Do we believe God holds our marriage? In the process of marriage, a believer blesses their spouse and children even if they are unbelieving. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Marital Intimacy Boundaries (1 Corinthians 7:1–9). God gives the gift of sex to bless the intimacy of marriage. Both the husband and wife belong to one another and yield to one another. It is good for married couples to burn with passion for each other. Celibacy is only for very few. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Don’t You Know?! (1 Corinthians 6:12–20). Do we think we can do anything we want with no consequences? Wanton sexual behavior damages us internally and spiritually. As you are baptized, you are not your own. Christ has purchased you to make you a dwelling for the Holy Spirit. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Defeated Impenitent Christians (1 Corinthians 5:9–6:11). Unrepentant Christians who live as relentless self-centered sinners damage the faith community. If Christians cheat and wrong each other they are already defeated. As baptized and justified, embrace the foolishness of Christ. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Embracing Satan’s Suck (1 Corinthians 5:1–8). When we are so confident in our sin that we won’t repent, we are proud against God. Our connection in the Church is not familial or friendly, but is grounded in the Spirit that should not tolerate or endorse sin. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Reigning Foolish Scum (1 Corinthians 4:8–21). Although rich in blessings and reigning over this world in faith, they are stuck in scarcity. Christ’s servants are put on display as life losers. To be fools for Christ, we are invited to imitate Christ. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Judging Mysteries Stewards (1 Corinthians 4:1–7). How do we regard the servants of Christ? Those entrusted with the Word must prove faithful. They don’t live for the opinion of people, but the judgment of God. Are you stewarding the mysteries of God? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

(Wholly Owned Temple 1 Corinthians 3:16–23). We are consecrated to be God’s sacred temple together. We are not our own temple to praise and adore ourselves. The world’s wisdom is a dead end for the Church. Don’t cling to Christian leaders, cling to Christ.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians