Undivided Devotion To The Lord

I have been searching for a way to summarize the reading for the past 2 weeks and I think I finally have it!

1 Corinthians 7:35 - "I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord."

2.1 - Immorality and the church - Paul's advice, "Have undivided devotion to the Lord"

2.2  Three Roadblocks: Leaven, immorality, and the law courts - Paul's advice, "Have undivided devotion to the Lord"

2.3 Theology of Sexual Practice: Kingdom Ethics - Paul's advice, "Have undivided devotion to the Lord"

2.4 Theology of Sexual Practice: Joining the Body - Paul's advice, "Have undivided devotion to the Lord"

2.5 Sexual Practice in Harmony with the Gospel - Paul's advice, "Have undivided devotion to the Lord"

I know at face value that answer can seem like a crazy over generalization. It can even be viewed as a cop-out of having to deal with serious issues.  So, I have tested the advice on issues and/or themes that present themselves in my everyday experience.  Crazy over generalization?  NO!  Cop-out? NO! May it never be!

Instead Paul's advice "Have undivided devotion to the Lord" has been a "catch all" that has propelled me into greater intimacy and trust!

I suggest you try it! (Best said in Dr. Evil's voice...from Austin Powers) 

-Reid

Comments

  1. Steve MannNovember 9, 2018 at 3:26 PM

    I had a similar response to the reading Reid. I felt mesmerized and amazed by the complexity and sophistication of Bailey and Paul, but no matter how deep and multifaceted their approach, I always sensed Bailey and Paul leading me to confess, "love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."

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