Following the Interpolation

I Corinthians 7:2-10

Then: Paul backs off from the severity of his statements (one more reason it is not an interpolation) and slips into discussing the portrait of a successful Christian (Wright, p. 75-79), himself. He works hard, suffers disappointments, worries about the Corinthian church, comforted by God and rejoices in the Corinthians' progress towards salvation.

Now: Usually overlook the difficulties of living a Christian life and only notice the successes and joys. If problems are mentioned or talked about, it's always in the past about those which have been overcome. Sometimes close friends are asked to pray, but usually the problems are private. Paul is open for a purpose. He wants these Corinthians to move towards victory. We don't know how much or how often we should allow others to see our own struggles.