In my understanding the bride of Christ is the church herself.
“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”
Revelation 21:2 ESV
I agree but since I am still single close to the age of 40 with no intend to get married. I think that it is a good idea for any age to not do anything that would cause them to sin.
I know for a fact as long I am in God's will it will happen according to what He wills. If He wants me single it will happen if He wants me in a relationship it will happen too. God knows what is best for His children.
The idea is coming from me a celibate follower of Jesus who has been celibate for well over 20 something years. I feel that God is honored if the intent is focused on His glory and if the people involved are doing it for the right reasons.
I have seen a thread on this subject and wanted to ask it in a question form. I have been single so far and want to know your thoughts. I hope is a proper thread on here because I fairly new.