When Singleness Is A Gift

A. The Biblical View of the Gift of Marriage.

B. The Biblical View of the Gift of Singleness.

1 Corinthians 7:1-2; 6-9; 25-35

A. The Biblical View of the Gift of Marriage.

B. The Biblical View of the Gift of Singleness.

C. Counsel to Christian Singles.

1. Marriage helps overcome temptation.2. Singleness is good, a “gift” from God.3. Singleness is not for everyone.4. Singleness promotes undivided devotion to the Lord.

REMEMBER:

1. Marriage is not our final destiny.

2. Kingdom contentment is the goal we seek.

3. Our reward is the Family, the Body of Christ.

PRACTICAL STEPS:

1. Prayer … trust in God’s plan.2. Grow strong in Christ … in the Word.3. Cultivate self-control.4. Seek accountability.5. Temptation is NOT the sin.6. When we sin, God is faithful to forgive.7. “Be on guard” does NOT infer paranoia.8. Do not overestimate your ability to resist temptation nor underestimate the power of the tempter.

Andreas J. Kostenberger, God, Marriage and the Family

“Not that I was ever in need,for I have learned how to be content

with whatever I have.”NLT Philippians 4:11