In part 1 of this topic, I explained that to follow Jesus Christ is the ultimate business, but some people would ask how much money they would make from that. That question is what I call a lame and unserious, why? Because when you experience God, you would go the extra mile because of the awesome experience you have in Christ. And of course, when God sees your dedication, He takes care of your need. He isn’t called our provider for nothing.
Today, I would take a look at something Apostle Paul said about walking with Christ which is serious business. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul wrote saying, “He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord-how he may please the Lord. But he who is married cares about the things of the things of the world-how he may please his wife.” he went further saying, “The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world-how she may please her husband” [1 Corinthians 7:32, 33 & 34].
Paul explained earlier saying, “But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.” (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Paul explained to us that even though getting married isn’t a sin, it is a distraction because even though a man would want to please God when he gets married, his mind is divided. We are meant to be soldiers in the field so we cannot afford for a second to take our eyes off the mission.
Ephesians 5:16-18 says, “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” These are the days where we need to work in the spirit, because the world is passing away and lost, and we are the labourers in the Lord’s vineyard to redeem the lost to Christ. If you are to get married, you must get married to someone who helps you achieve your mission, a help, meet for you, just as God created Eve for Adam (ref.: Genesis 2:18); one shall chase a thousand, and two ten thousand [ref. Deuteronomy 32:30]; this should be your case, and not your spouse slowing you down. This is serious business and not a time for relaxation; draw closer to God and you won’t get anything wrong because He is your direction.
Why not accept Jesus today if you haven’t. Pray out loud, “Jesus, I confess that You are my Lord and Saviour. I believe in my heart that God raised You from the dead. By faith in Your Word, I receive salvation now. Thank You for saving me!” Congratulations, you’re born again, you are now brand new!
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Unless otherwise stated, the following scriptures are gotten from New King James Version (NKJV)
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