22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. 23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. 24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God (1 Corinthians 7:22-24).
Paul is saying that each believer is called to serve Christ first. When Paul says not to be servants of men, he is not saying that we shouldn’t help and be concerned for people but rather that our obedience is ultimately toward God as opposed toward men. Christ paid a terrible price so that we can be His servants. As servants, we are saved and work according His purposes. God calls each person to these specific purposes and God then equips each person to carry out the purposes. And in so doing, we abide with God.
Paul is saying that each believer is called to serve Christ first. When Paul says not to be servants of men, he is not saying that we shouldn’t help and be concerned for people but rather that our obedience is ultimately toward God as opposed toward men. Christ paid a terrible price so that we can be His servants. As servants, we are saved and work according His purposes. God calls each person to these specific purposes and God then equips each person to carry out the purposes. And in so doing, we abide with God.
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