1 Corinthians 7:31

And they that use this world, as not abusing it,.... Such as have a large affluence of the things of this world, should use them in a moderate and temperate manner; should not squander them away…

And they that use this world - That make a necessary and proper use of it to furnish raiment, food, clothing, medicine, protection, etc. It is right so to use the world, for it was made for these…

And they that use this world - Let them who have earthly property or employments discharge conscientiously their duties, from a conviction of the instability of earthly things. Make a right use of…

The apostle here resumes his discourse, and gives directions to virgins how to act, concerning which we may take notice,

I. Of the manner wherein he introduces them: "Now concerning virgins I have no…

as not abusing it Perhaps better, as not using It to excess. So in ch. 1Co 9:18.

for the fashion of this world passeth away Rather, is passing away, as a scene in a theatre (see Stanley and Alford's…