LoveDivine
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I can show you a lot of people who feel alone while married.
I believe the word Paul uses is burning desire to be married.
I feel lonely, but I do not feel a burning desire to get married. That may be why I am still single. It could change, maybe right now God is calling me to be single to work on things in my life, and later he would call me to be married. Maybe I am called to be single for life. That doesn't mean I never feel lonely. It means I rest in God and know that he is always with me.
I agree. I think this passage is totally referring to an individual's sexual appetite and passions. Of course, all Christians need to refrain from temptation and practice self control. However, some individuals struggle more with this and may need a wife to help satisfy those passions in a Godly manner. Some men and women who do have a "gift of singleness" from God may have much more grace to resist sexual temptation and may not really struggle with the desire. Loneliness though can affect anyone at any point in their life. Humans have an innate need for fellowship and camaraderie. I just think the idea that gift of singleness equals no loneliness takes away any consideration of this element and almost makes those who remain celibate, Superheroes, haha. I think too many Christians shy away from the concept that a Christian can follow the will of God and His plan for their life and also experience pain and sorrow while being in the will of God. God also calls individuals to martyrdom.
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