1 Corinthians 7:17-31
•	Why should a person “retain the place in life that the Lord has assigned them” (v17)
•	How do can we prevent ourselves from becoming the slaves of our circumstances?
•	Consider some decisions that members of the group are facing.  How does this wisdom apply or not apply to them?
•	Paul describes his time as “this present crisis” (v26) and said “the time is short” (v29).  Does this still apply to today?  If so why do most Christians not think in those terms?
•	For each of the circumstances mentioned in vv29-31 consider what Paul means in practice.  Are there other circumstances where this advice would be good?
•	How does this passage change your attitude to your present circumstances?  Mention one practical action that you will take.

1 Corinthians 7:17-31
•	Why should a person “retain the place in life that the Lord has assigned them” (v17)
•	How do can we prevent ourselves from becoming the slaves of our circumstances?
•	Consider some decisions that members of the group are facing.  How does this wisdom apply or not apply to them?
•	Paul describes his time as “this present crisis” (v26) and said “the time is short” (v29).  Does this still apply to today?  If so why do most Christians not think in those terms?
•	For each of the circumstances mentioned in vv29-31 consider what Paul means in practice.  Are there other circumstances where this advice would be good?
•	How does this passage change your attitude to your present circumstances?  Mention one practical action that you will take.

1 Corinthians 7:17-31
•	Why should a person “retain the place in life that the Lord has assigned them” (v17)
•	How do can we prevent ourselves from becoming the slaves of our circumstances?
•	Consider some decisions that members of the group are facing.  How does this wisdom apply or not apply to them?
•	Paul describes his time as “this present crisis” (v26) and said “the time is short” (v29).  Does this still apply to today?  If so why do most Christians not think in those terms?
•	For each of the circumstances mentioned in vv29-31 consider what Paul means in practice.  Are there other circumstances where this advice would be good?
•	How does this passage change your attitude to your present circumstances?  Mention one practical action that you will take.