1 Corinthians 7
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1 Corinthians 7:17-24

17Everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him when God called him. This is the guideline I use in every church.

18Any man who was already circumcised when he was called to be a Christian shouldn’t undo his circumcision. Any man who was uncircumcised when he was called to be a Christian shouldn’t get circumcised.

19Circumcision is nothing, and the lack of it is nothing. But keeping what God commands is everything.

20All people should stay as they were when they were called.

21Were you a slave when you were called? That shouldn’t bother you. However, if you have a chance to become free, take it.

22If the Lord called you when you were a slave, you are the Lord’s free person. In the same way, if you were free when you were called, you are Christ’s slave.

23You were bought for a price. Don’t become anyone’s slaves.

24Brothers and sisters, you should remain in whatever circumstances you were in when God called you. God is with you in those circumstances.

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