The Corinthian congregation asked another question about a subject that Jesus did not give a command on while on the earth. The subject was about virgins. Should these young ladies marry or live a celibate life as they waited for the Lord Jesus to return, serving him and the congregation?
Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, gave advice, not a command. He left the decision open to the people involved. He suggested remaining in the place in life that the Lord assigned to them when called (26). Their decision would not be a matter of right and wrong. It is a matter of their present times of suffering and persecution (28). Areas of persecution spontaneously brought out throughout the Roman empire dislodging the life of many Christians during the first three centuries.
The time for doing the Lord’s work has become increasingly short. Life is fleeting, as times of persecution remind us. Do not be unduly concerned with the affairs of this world (29-31) because material things are changing and disappearing (31). The Lord is coming. Make wise decisions.
