I Corinthians 7
Dear RTB’ers,
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. (v. 17) Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. (v. 20) So brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. (v. 24) I think that Paul here is speaking of contentment, but I don’t think that he is ruling out promotion or advancement. Being part of the world, most of us married, with jobs or retired, naturally we have (or have had) to provide for ourselves and our families. So “getting ahead” is good, but that should not be our driving force. Unfortunately, however, doing only the absolute minimum is also not good. Paul offers the best advice regarding work in a later epistle: Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24) Contentment. It’s a good thing!
Blessings!