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Sunday, January 24. 2021

From today's Lectionary


1 Corinthians 7:29-31


7:29 I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none,


7:30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions,


7:31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.


Posted by Bird Dog at 07:19 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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For me this citation needs a lot of exegesis. G-d gave Adam a wife in Eve. The Lord allowed David many. Yet St. Paul, as echoed by the Roman Church after about 1100, seems to expect celibacy in those dedicated, and goes on to lay this upon all Christians.
#1 Ted on 2021-01-24 08:35 (Reply)
seems appropriate for our country's present political circumstances
#2 Peter on 2021-01-24 13:14 (Reply)
Hello #2 Peter
The context of this chapter is focused on relationships and marriage, primarily. Be mindful to keep the passage in context.

As we covered this passage during worship this morning I felt compelled to consider the Gospel as well. From Mark 4 the story is of Christ calling his fishermen disciples.
To leave their boats and nets behind and follow He, the appointed Savior and Lord.

So as we are are called to Serve we should be ready then to go forth. But I don’t believe that gives us, not yet anyway, a mandate to leave our spouse behind or forsake her (or him).

Sorry to seem preachy. Just remember to read the entire context around a passage. Don’t rely on a passage by itself.
Maybe I misinterpret. Correct me at will.
#2.1 Franknbean on 2021-01-24 13:43 (Reply)
All of 1 Cor. 7 does spell out St Paul's understanding of Christian marriage. The sense I get is that he believes that everyone should go "whole hog" with service. I recall, though, that St Paul prided himself at being a Pharisee's Pharisee. I imagine that as moving to a new house, rather than risking a bit of leaven in the old at Pesach. Be blessed.
#2.1.1 Ted on 2021-01-24 17:45 (Reply)
I have had this feeling for all og 2020. It is a preparation for detachment and commitment to the oncoming reality soon to be upon us. Fasting and praying.
#3 Jewel on 2021-01-25 12:01 (Reply)

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