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Family Matters: Embracing Singleness
1 Corinthians 7:8-9
Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” 1 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
1.There is nothing wrong with being SINGLE.
“Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do.” 1Corinthians 7:8 (NIV)
2.Singleness is a special GIFT from GOD.
3.Singles should pursue MARRIAGE if they cannot CONTROL themselves.
“But if they cannot control themselves , they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” 1 Corinthians 7:9 (NIV)
Takeaway: To Marry or Not to Marry? 4 Factors:
·Consider the PRESENT circumstances.
·Face the responsibilities HONESTLY.
·Realize each situation is UNIQUE.
·Remember that marriage is for LIFE.