1 Corinthians 7:17-24
17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. 18 Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? Let him not seek circumcision. 19 For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God. 20 Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. 21 Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.) 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ. 23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.
The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (1 Co 7:17-24). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.
Jesus Christ called his disciples to become fishers of men. God has also called people from various walks of life. God calls people who were circumcised meaning they were under the Law of Moses. God calls people who were uncircumcised meaning they were outside the people of God. But both have been called to the same thing. They are all made slaves to Christ.
"For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ." You have been transformed. You have been changed. If you were free you are now a slave and vice versa. Thus, since most of the people who will read this are freedmen, you have become slaves to Christ. You are a Slave! You have an owner, whose name is Jesus Christ. This means you need to obey your Master. When Christ calls you to do something, you say "Yes Sir!" If he tells you to jump you should ask, "How High?"
Jesus Christ has bought you to be his slave. You are a slave of Christ Jesus. You belong to Christ. He has paid the price for your life. Therefore, as Moses wrote, "But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,' then his master shall bring him to God, and he shall bring him to the door or the doorpost. And his master shall bore his ear through with an awl, and he shall be his slave forever." So get a set of Earrings and be a Slave to Christ who is your Master. He has redeemed you from your sins.
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