July 24, 2011
Passage:  1 Corinthians 7:17-40
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Contentment leads to wise decisions.

I. Bloom where you are planted.  (17-24)
         A. A principle for decisions is stay put. (17,20,24)
                  1.  This is true in marriage.  (10-16)
                  2.  This is true in appearance.  (18-19)
                  3.  This is true in vocation.  (21-23)
         B. A principle can have exceptions.

II. Look before you leap.  (25-38)
         A. A principle for singles is stay put.
                  1.  Consider the hardship.  (26-28)
                  2.  Consider the timing.  (29-31)
                  3.  Consider the challenges.  (32-35)
         B. A principle for helping another is being careful.
                  1.  Treat your privileges with tenderness.
                  2.  Consider others with your actions.

III. Practice makes perfect.  (39-40)
            A. Do overs should be done right.
            B. Look for blessing in your current status.