1 Corinthians 7:10–12: Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her.
Some of the members of the Corinthian church were saved after they had been married, but their mates had not yet been converted. No doubt, some of these believers were having a difficult time at home; and they asked Paul, “Must we remain married to unsaved partners? Doesn’t our conversion alter things?”
Paul replied that they were to remain with their unconverted mates so long as their mates were willing to live with them. Salvation does not alter the marriage state; if anything, it ought to enhance the marriage relationship. 1
Application
- Read 1 Peter 3:1-6. How do these verses encourage a Christian wife?
- Read 1 Peter 3:7. How does this verse encourage a Christian husband?
Thought to Share
When a husband is understanding his wife, God will answer his prayers. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, thank You for sharing Your grace with me, so I can be graceful to my spouse.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
