What to do if you're struggling with celibacy, desire to marry, but unable to find a marriage partner? It is written it is better to marry than to burn with passion, however, the Bible never gives us an out if we can't marry. What are you to do then?
2007-11-12 10:14:29 · 12 answers · asked by roughruggedraw 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Remember at the time the verses were written, for the most part, marriages were arranged quite often with the woman having little input on the decision. The man seeking a wife would go to her father and get his approval and pay a bride price for her. Dating did not exist. Now, unfortunately, the woman has to give consent and therefore rejection has become a part of it. For those of us who can't find a willing woman to choose us, what are we to do?
2007-11-12 10:21:41 · update #1
My trouble is that I am not celibate, but my imaginary lover is. And you think you have problems.
2007-11-17 07:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by J Maime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a partner to have sex with then why cant you marry them? Fornication leads to children without commited parents. The divorce rate is out of control too. Nobody cares about the children we bring into this world. A mother may do all she can to raise her children. But children who have committed parents seem to have the advantage. Doesnt It make you angry to see men jumping on TV when DNA shows they aint the father. That is real sad to me. I couldnt do that to a child ever.
2007-11-12 10:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your time and find a marriage partner, theres a lot of women out their you just have to meet up with the right one, visit places, when i was in the service Germany,Amsterdam, Italy like to drove me crazy, they are out there.
2007-11-12 10:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible tells you that it is better not to marry because then you can give your whole heart to God but if you do marry then you must love your spouse as Christ loves the church
2007-11-12 10:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by gtahvfaith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your struggles. But you are wrong, God does give a way out: Take your struggles to Jesus. He carried a cross so you don't have to. Keep seeking God. You've been set free.
Also, is your issue lust? Because marraige won't fix that. Again, only God can help you, and he wants to.
2007-11-12 10:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by Teha4 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Boy, those 2 options really suck..
Either get married or don't have sex....
Makes me glad I'm not a follower of arcane scripture...
2007-11-12 10:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by Adam G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's no prohibition in scripture to masturbation.
2007-11-12 10:29:58 · answer #7 · answered by Morgaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
masturbation is normal and healthy.
2007-11-12 10:18:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Become a suicide bomber.
2007-11-12 10:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by nosillenhoj 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just be a man whore.
2007-11-12 10:17:08 · answer #10 · answered by Zay Bones 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋