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Observe —

I. THE DANGER. —

1. Of becoming discontented with our calling.

2. This is common.

3. It may be excited by the more enlightened views produced by conversion.

II. THE DUTY. "To abide," &c.

1. This does not mean —

(1)  That a slave may not seek his liberty.

(2)  That a man must not relinquish a nefarious occupation.

(3)  That a Christian may not desire a position of greater advantage and usefulness.

2. It —

(1)  Inculcates contentment.

(2)  Teaches that every honest calling affords scope for Christian development, and that we should serve God in our calling.

III. THE MOTIVE. God —

1. Has appointed your condition.

2. Blesses you in it.

3. Can easily improve it if desirable.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

WEB: Brothers, let each man, in whatever condition he was called, stay in that condition with God.