Big Idea: To stay or not to stay? God has the answer

To stay or not to stay, round 1: to the unmarried and widows (vv. 8-9)

Answer: Seek marriage if you burn with passion for sexual intimacy

To stay or not to stay, round 2: to Christian marriages (vv. 10-11)

Answer: Stay married to your Christian spouse

To stay or not to stay, round 3: to Christians married to unbelievers

Answer: It depends
- Is the unbelieving spouse willing to stay married to you? Then stay
- Are they unwilling? Let them go but you do not initiate

3 crucial truths from 1 Corinthians to remember:
#1 Remember the power of the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)
#2 Trust the wisdom of God’s Word (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
#3 Rejoice in the powerful name of Jesus (1 Corinthians 6:11)