17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.
23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
This section is at times dug for its showing marriage. However, move away from the subtleties, and what strikes us is its not unexpected sense approach to marriage, yet to living steadfastly on the planet for all intents and purposes. Maybe Paul is managing individuals who were exceptionally amped up for their new confidence. They might have thought Christ was returning inevitably, and that they ought to surrender a typical life to get ready for that. No, he says: simply carry on as you are, and be loyal in your day-to-day existence. Comparably with circumcision: whether you are a Jew or a Gentile by birth doesn't make any difference; following Christ counts. His recommendation about servitude is exceptionally intriguing; maybe a few Christian slaves were contending that they ought to consequently be liberated. That's what paul says in the event that they can be free they ought to, yet what truly includes is their opportunity in Christ.
Here and there, this section's message is like the book of Ecclesiastes, which additionally asks its perusers to zero in on living great step by step. More often than not, it's in the conventional things of life that we serve God. Thus, says Paul, 'Every one of you ought to continue living as indicated by the Ruler's gift to you, and as you were when God called you (verse 17).
Our present reality some of the time appears to be fixated on change, development, and progress. These things can be unfortunate assuming they divert us from residing dependably where we are. Paul advises us to zero in on the main thing.