1 Corinthians 7:31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passes away. I. IS LAWFUL. Its enjoyments, associations, business, &c., must be made subservient to the purposes of life and salvation. II. MAY BECOME SINFUL — 1. By excess. 2. By abuse. 3. By making it the end of existence. III. IS ENFORCED BY THE CONSIDERATION OF ITS VANITY. — 1. Its fashion changes. 2. Its joys wither. 3. Its glory must ultimately perish. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.WEB: and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away. |