Paul's Instructions on Sexual Immorality

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This paper looks at the writings of Paul in the New Testament, specifically 1 Corinthians 5, which addresses "sexual immorality." The paper explains Paul's letter and the circumstances of its writing, then looks at the historical background of the letter and its modern day implications for Christian ethics, especially regarding issues of gender and homosexuality.

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"In 1 Corinthians chapter 5, Paul's letter responds to a situation of "sexual immorality" he has become aware of in the community. The situation he confronts is a man living with his step-mother as if they were married, which was against both Roman law and constituted a criminal act. Paul is presented with a somewhat sticky situation, because he is far away from people he feels particularly responsible towards, calling them his "offspring". Additionally, they are looking to him for guidance about a situation that is against Roman laws, when he also advocates Christians determining their own laws, as in 1 Corinthians chapter 6. Since his attention has been drawn to the subject, he must act upon it, informing the Christians of Corinth that the behavior is not to be tolerated."

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