To Christians: What does Matthew 19:12 mean?

Answer 1

Here the people were divorcing for any and all reasons yet jesus stated moses gave gave authorization for divorce not GOD. except where adultery was concerned.

It is better to be unmarried to follow Christ ofor when married we automatically think of otherself.

Answer 2

Matthew 19:12 - "Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made that way by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone who can, accept this statement."

1. A "eunuch" is an emasculated male (a man with no testicles).

2. Some people who are born this way may have physical limitations that prevent their marrying, while others choose not to marry because, in their particular situation, they can serve God better as single people. Jesus was teaching us to avoid marriage because it is inconvenient or takes away our freedom. That would be selfishness. A good reason to remain single is to use the time and freedom to serve God.

3. God didn't intend on people getting divorced. He's saying, instead of getting married just to be married, you can stay single and have more time to work for God's Kingdom. Don't assume that God wants everyone to marry. For many it may be better if they don't. Be sure that you prayerfully seek God's will before you plunge into the lifelong commitment of marriage.

Answer 3

Matthew 19:12

"Some people are unable to marry because of birth defects or because of what someone has done to their bodies. Others stay single for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Anyone who can accept this teaching should do so."

Skeptics like to make sport with this verse -- saying, "...Jesus encouraged castration." An atheist is of course in a position where sacrifice of physical pleasure for a spiritual purpose would be meaningless. In a religious context, it might not be. At the heart of this thinking is an overtly begged question, namely, that there is no Kingdom of God worth castrating one's self (or in any way sacrificing one's self) over.

With that said, does the verse indeed encourage castration? Hardly, even on the surface -- what is made is a statement of fact and observation: some are born this way; some have made themselves this way for men; some have made themselves that way for spiritual purposes (written as hyperbole - it means voluntarily celibate for spiritual reasons - as Paul also wrote), and those who can accept this, let them do so -- it is not saying, "Go out and castrate yourself" or giving directions to the nearest medical facility.

Answer 4

What Matthew 19 is about, Divorce,and Marriage,some- Eunuch, was born,castrated,and if they were born, uncastrated, men, castrated them, their self,s, If they were born castrated, they had no desire to marry, So they dedicated their life to God, and chose not to marry, the reason why, some chose to castrate others was their own decision, to be done that way, for the sake of the Kingdom, of Heaven, It was their own choice, to live for only Heaven, it was their way of knowing, that the sins of marriage, would not,or could not, keep them out of heaven, ....So Jesus disciples then said, to Him, Then is it better not to marry!, Jesus said, Not everyone can except this statement,So some look at it like you do, and some marriages don't get tempted at all, like some do, So some chose not to marry and some do, but Castrated men have no desire,s like men who are not or chooses not to be castrated,,For the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven,fear of not going to heaven, is why some choose it....FEAR, God bless the USA and Israel and all...

Answer 5

The Lord Jesus explained that there are three types of eunuchs. Some men are eunuchs because they were born without the power of reproduction. Others are so because they were castrated by men; oriental rulers often subjected the harem attendants to suergery to make them eunuchs. But Jesus especially had in mind those who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's ake. These men could me married, and they have no physical impairment. Yet in dedication to the King and His kingdom, they willingly forego marriage in order to give themselves to the cause of Christ without distraction. As Paul wrote later, " He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord:. Their celibacy is not physical but a matter of voluntary abstinence Not all men can live such a life; only those divinely empowered:" But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that" 1. Cor. 7:7

Answer 6

It is talking about those who cannot accept the laws to the New Covenant that are being put in place by Christ himself. To not take it out of context, Jesus is asked what to do about the man or woman who is divorced. He had told them already that divorce is unacceptable, now he stated that man or woman who has been given a divorce should never remarry because it woul dmake him/her an adulterer. But what happens is that humans are stubborn and want it their way. An extreme to this same reading was King Henry, he wanted to divorce and since he couldn't creaeted the Anglican Church, or at the time the Church of England, he got his divorce, but still did not make it right in the eyes of God.

Answer 7

Jesus was telling the people God intended for a man and woman to marry but that Moses allowed them to write a bill of divorce for their wives but that for some it was better for them to serve the Lord by remaining unmarried. Some eunich were made that way and some because they chose to be that way so they could follow the way of the Lord.

Answer 8

this is used by the Catholic church as a scripture relating to the celibacy of priests

Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it."

Answer 9

It means that some were born without sex organs, others may have been castrated. Others may have had them removed, them self, for Gods sake, or for Heavens sake. and if they are willing to give up that kind of life, then more power to them, who had it done. because they know they would never be able to bare children. so they live separately, from society,by their own choosing.

Answer 10

It means that one sure way for a man to get to heaven is to castrate himself. Some of the male members of the Heavens Gate Christians did this for this purpose a few years ago. But only Christians are dumb enough to do it.