2007-02-06 05:41:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He did not !Corinthians 7:36-40 But if anyone thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virginity, if that is past the bloom of youth, and this is the way it should take place, let him do what he wants; he does not sin. Let them marry. But if anyone stands settled in his heart, having no necessity, but has authority over his own will and has made this decision in his own heart, to keep his own virginity, he will do well. Consequently he also that gives his virginity in marriage does well, but he that does not give it in marriage will do better.
A wife is bound during all the time her husband is alive. But if her husband should fall asleep [in death], she is free to be married to whom she wants, only in [the] Lord. But she is happier if she remains as she is, according to my opinion. I certainly think I also have God’s spirit.
2007-02-06 05:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe God orders everyone to get married or else. I really don't see how it affects your salvation either way.
Some will quote Genesis where God said, "be fruitful and multiply." But it is not anywhere in the law, it is just something God encourages as a natural thing. Back in those days, especially after the flood, God wanted humans to start populating the earth because the earth was almost empty. Today, with over 6 billion people, I don't think God would mind if we slowed down.
Still others will quote Paul, who said it is better for a minister to remain single. Again, Paul did not say it was a commandment we had to follow, he said it was his personal opinion.
We are all told to work out our own salvation. So my advice is, do what your heart tells you to do, and God will respect it.
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2007-02-06 05:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by cirque de lune 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apostle Paul remained single. (1Corinthians 7:6-9) But the word also says in that passage that "...each one has his own gift from God." Thus, we should follow God as He directs us into marriage or into singleness. With that being said, Paul remained single so that He could serve God with all his time (preaching, evangelizing, teaching; of course it would be hard to constantly do all of those things if you are married). Lastly, even if you remained single, you are still not supposed to fornicate.
2007-02-06 05:47:14 · answer #3 · answered by C.O.G. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone secretly wants someone special in your life. Someone to love and that loves you. That thinks your the most important thing in the world. A person who doesn't care what God thinks and just has sex with what ever. Never knows that satisfaction that comes with being with someone you love.
NO one wants to serve a partner. Everyone wants to do things for those we love. It is a working together and being there for each other. When the world is mean to you he is there for you to make it all better. Use birth control no one says you have to have children. The world is over populated now.
Just find someone who feels the same way as you do about things.
2007-02-06 05:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ruth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to stay married but I don't want to serve my partner. I think God would like you do something perhaps you sould remain single but have the occasional service.
2007-02-06 05:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by MotherMayI? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read James then 1 Peter also 2 Peter, 1 John
2007-02-06 05:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by channiek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book of Genesis says it's not good for a man to be alone.
God asks us to do lots of things, but we don't / can't do all of them. The first "rule" in the bible is "Go forth and multiply." I don't have kids. I'm not going to have kids. I don't think I'd be a good parent. I'm comfortable with that.
I don't serve my wife, at least not more than she serves me.
Being married can be really, really great. If you're lucky. And if both of you put effort into it.
2007-02-06 05:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whom do you serve then - yourself???
Sorry, that was not fair. That's only one option. Of course, you can remain single and serve God. The apostle Paul says it's a gift, and if you have that gift, then you'll probably know it.
2007-02-06 05:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by petyado 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are three different vocations in life: marriage, living single, and the religious life. If your trying to discern your path, take your time and go in prayer to God for help.
God bless.
2007-02-06 06:04:48 · answer #9 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul speaks of this in acts,he chose not to be married in order to serve God more fervently
2007-02-06 05:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by daleswife 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋