I've had such trouble with this chapter. I don't know what to write, except to say that our world today does not exactly go along with these principles in marriage.
"The husband must fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does and likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Stop depriving one another, except by agrement for a time of prayer..." vv. 3-5
Paul goes on to talk about the positives of remaining single and celibate and the opportunity to give completely to the Lord; because if you are married your time is divided between your spouse, your children and the Lord.
He goes on to say that being married to an unbeliever is not a reason for divorce. One Christian in a marriage brings grace that will spill over to a spouse - maybe someday resulting in their salvation.
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