1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment… I. MODESTLY (ver. 25). 1. Not dogmatically as if we had a right to command. 2. Yet faithfully. 3. In dependence upon the mercy of God. II. WISELY. 1. With delicacy and discrimination (vers. 26-28). 2. With a due knowledge of times, circumstances, &c. III. IN THE FEAR AND LOVE OF GOD (vers. 32-34). 1. Even in ordinary life earthly ends are not to be the rule of action. 2. The glory of God must be the supreme aim. IV. KINDLY (vers. 35-40). 1. Not assuming anything to ourselves. 2. But respecting the liberty of our neighbour. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. |
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