Exposition of I Corinthians 7 (7)

Paul began this chapter by pointing out to the Corinthians the honorableness of one who does not enter into the marriage state. We noticed that he does not present celibacy as a higher and more holy form of life than the state of marriage. Marriage is a calling for some who have not the "gift" of continency! Hence widows and widowers do "well" when they do not remarry. However, it is better to marry than to burn. In such cases, for the weakness of the flesh's sake, it is better for them to make...