In chapter 7 verse 25 Paul responds to a question that the believers in Corinth passed on to him. Whether this question was presented in person or in a letter written to Paul is not clear. What is clear is the basic subject of their question; What relationships should unmarried believers pursue? If I read the passage correctly Paul expresses his opinion about the matter in verses 26 through 40. What caught my attention was the Paul said there is no command from the Lord on this matter. God has opened our relationships to the rule of free will. If we choose to have intimate relationships with someone of the opposite sex that is OK with God. If we choose not to be intimate with another that is OK, so long as it is within the context of marriage. What I see Paul stressing as most important is that we conform to God plan and remain self-disciplined in our lives.
Stuart
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