Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
You were purchased at an incredible cost, don't let other people own you or control your life.
You're too valuable to let anyone else run your life.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the city of Corinth was a major commercial center in Greece with a diverse population that included many slaves and people influenced by various pagan religions. The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthian church to address practical issues like marriage, singleness, and Christian freedom, emphasizing that believers had been redeemed by Christ's sacrifice. He was urging them to live in a way that honored God rather than becoming overly dependent on human authorities or societal pressures.
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