Daily Readings (Page 177)

The circumcised should not become uncircumcised, or vice versa, when he becomes a Christian.  What are the rationale and purpose for these instructions?

How should a Christian respond to his/her unbelieving spouse who chooses to separate?  Why?

Paul wisely gave additional advices to those married to unbelievers.  How should they treat their unbelieving spouses?  Why?

Unfortunately, divorces do happen.  What further instructions did God give?  What do you see is that primary motivation behind those instructions?

What basic instruction did God give to a wife (and husband) here?  What are some common causes of marital separation today?

What instructions did Paul give regarding younger widows?  Why is it prudent and wise for younger widows to take Paul’s instructions?

Paul seems to suggest that getting married is a way to address one’s lack of [sexual] self-control.  What is Paul’s concern about in giving such an advice?

How was Daniel wise when the king asked if he could interpret his dream?

Paul sets marriage and singlehood as both gifts of God.  How does one find contentment in this perspective to guard against sexual temptations?

What sexual temptations are common amongst married people?  How does Paul advise that they should protect their marriages against such temptations?