1 Corinthians 7:29-31

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

[29] But  I say,  brethren,  the time  is short:  that  both  they that have  wives  as though  they had  none;  [30] And  they that weep,  as  though they wept  not;  and  they that rejoice,  as  though they rejoiced  not;  and  they that buy,  as  though they possessed  not;  [31] And  they that use  world,  as  not  abusing  it: for  the fashion  world  passeth away. 

What does 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Married men should live as soldiers of the Cross willing to forgo some of the comforts and pleasures of family life, but not its responsibilities, since we are in a spiritual battle. Those who weep should remember that present sorrow will be comparatively short (cf. Luke 6:21). Likewise those who rejoice should bear in mind that we have a serious purpose to fulfill in life ( Luke 6:25). When we make purchases, we need to consider that we are only stewards of God and that everything really belongs to Him. The Christian should use the world and everything in it to serve the Lord, but we must not get completely wrapped up in the things of this world. Therefore, whether a person is single or married he or she should live with an attitude of detachment from the world. We should not let it engross or absorb us.