Is being single, and able to handle it, a blessing?

[timewerx]

Understand that you posted this thread in the advice forum.

It doesn't look like the OP is looking for advice. If I have to be blunt, I think the OP is gloating over others who can't resist the "temptation" of marriage and have consistently shown prejudice and discrimination against women.

If anything, I think this thread could be violating some rules in the forum concerning sexist remarks.

 

[Michie]

It doesn't look like the OP is looking for advice. If I have to be blunt, I think the OP is gloating over others who can't resist the "temptation" of marriage and have consistently shown prejudice and discrimination against women.

If anything, I think this thread could be violating some rules in the forum concerning sexist remarks.

Yes. I agree. The witness is highly questionable.

 

[Muhan]

You said you love separating yourself from sinners. Pharisees also did this and this behavior strongly caught the attention of Jesus.

But you think it doesn't have anything to do with you?

That looks like "double standard" to me. It's not okay if others or the Pharisees do it. But it's okay if you do it.

I do not live by or adhere to your understanding or expectations.
Think and believe as you like. What is it to me?

 

[timewerx]

I do not live by or adhere to your understanding or expectations.
Think and believe as you like. What is it to me?

I'm giving examples from the Bible. They're not my own personalized understanding.

Jesus did not avoid sinners and neither His disciples. So far you haven't told us why you chose to do the opposite and chose to do what the Pharisees do instead. I'm genuinely curious why you think avoiding sinners is so wonderful. Any verses to support your view?

 

[Muhan]

I'm genuinely curious why you think avoiding sinners is so wonderful.

To know the wisdom and knowledge I know and to understand what I understand
you have to experience it, firsthand. It cannot be gained by reading it out of a book
or being told of it. And I am not Jesus.

 

[Muhan]

Any verses to support your view?

Here is something written in a book that I recommend.

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Departing from sinners is departing from evil is it not?

I love holiness.
Holiness and sin do not mix.
They do not agree.
They are not compatible.
They are not friends.
And their objectives are the exact opposite.

 

[Muhan]

I'm giving examples from the Bible. They're not my own personalized understanding.

Jesus did not avoid sinners

These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

 

[prudent_commenter]

Nothing to be sorry for. The op posted in the advice forum.

The main post, yes. Not the replies.

 

[Muhan]

The main post, yes. Not the replies.

You are right to not get married unless it is right for you.
I agree with you all the way on it.
Getting married to the wrong woman
is the kiss of death.

 

[prudent_commenter]

No reason to assume. It is the advice forum. As much as the op loves to discuss himself it is the advice forum. So it should be understood that he will get advice whether he likes it or not. Otherwise he could have easily posted it in GT or some other forum if he didn’t want advice.

I didn't discuss myself. It was led this way because people don't like it and keep trying to find flaws.

There were posted legitimate questions, and people diverted the discussion.

 

[prudent_commenter]

It doesn't look like the OP is looking for advice. If I have to be blunt, I think the OP is gloating over others who can't resist the "temptation" of marriage and have consistently shown prejudice and discrimination against women.

If anything, I think this thread could be violating some rules in the forum concerning sexist remarks.

If you were to bother to read the first post, you would've understood what I am really looking for, which is the why. I was looking for people that shared the same, and could explain it.

Your replies on this thread were intended to cause discord. Not one reply was given by heart.

 

[timewerx]

These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

Jesus is speaking against the Pharisees in those verses if you continue reading from verse 39 onwards.

The Pharisees who regarded themselves as righteous and distanced themselves from sinners.

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Departing from sinners is departing from evil is it not?

Jesus did not depart from sinners. Even Peter lied against our Lord 3x but Jesus did not abandon Peter and even gave him another chance.

To know the wisdom and knowledge I know and to understand what I understand
you have to experience it, firsthand. It cannot be gained by reading it out of a book
or being told of it. And I am not Jesus.

Are you trying to say you're vulnerable getting influenced by sinners because you're not Jesus?

In that case, you could be better off separating yourself from sinners. Just don't grow too proud of it and don't "rub it in people's faces". Not everyone have the choice of avoiding evil people. Some are married to one or it could be a parent, worse, it could be their children.

 

[Muhan]

Are you trying to say you're vulnerable getting influenced by sinners because you're not Jesus?

No, I am saying that you should not be allowed to give anyone any advice, and the reason being
is because most everything you have said to me has been incorrect
and without any merit.

 

[timewerx]

No, I am saying that you should not be allowed to give anyone any advice, and the reason being
is because most everything you have said to me has been incorrect
and without any merit.

In the advice section of the forum against my posts that consistently gave Biblical examples.

You also seem to value experience far more than the Bible. You said this in one of your post. I can understand that. I did have many years of experience living with sinners who are not relatives and in the same house due to work travels A sinner also committed crime against me, one of the worst kind. Some of them tried to turn me into a worldly person. Yet none of their sins got a hold of me. I'm still sober, never smoked, never fornicated, and still lived an austere and simple life.

I've been working from home since Covid and only living with my elderly mom taking care of her at the same time. Many years living with sinners and many years living and working without other people.

It doesn't feel like being isolated from sinners is an advantage. The Holy Spirit did tell me to join casual outdoor events that is not religious in nature like sports. It became my desire as well.

I suppose the "light" that is inside us must be seen. What use is a light if it is to be hidden. Miracles have happened and the group I joined who seemed like junkies is involved in various humanitarian work in the city. Who would have thought? Definitely don't judge people by mere appearances only and I definitely would not have known if I have not joined their group and did things with them!

 

[Muhan]

In the advice section of the forum against my posts that consistently gave Biblical examples.

You also seem to value experience far more than the Bible. You said this in one of your post. I can understand that. I did have many years of experience living with sinners who are not relatives and in the same house due to work travels A sinner also committed crime against me, one of the worst kind. Some of them tried to turn me into a worldly person. Yet none of their sins got a hold of me. I'm still sober, never smoked, never fornicated, and still lived an austere and simple life.

I've been working from home since Covid and only living with my elderly mom taking care of her at the same time. Many years living with sinners and many years living and working without other people.

It doesn't feel like being isolated from sinners is an advantage. The Holy Spirit did tell me to join casual outdoor events that is not religious in nature like sports. It became my desire as well.

I suppose the "light" that is inside us must be seen. What use is a light if it is to be hidden. Miracles have happened and the group I joined who seemed like junkies is involved in various humanitarian work in the city. Who would have thought? Definitely don't judge people by mere appearances only and I definitely would not have known if I have not joined their group and did things with them!

I do not believe you even know God.

 

[Lukaris]

Is being single, and able to handle it, a blessing?​

Referring just to the general idea of the thread, I would think it can be a blessing. I am single & solitary socially I am blessed to have a few resources to share with others ( I work general warehouse labor). I can at least with alms giving ( basic charity) & prayer ( Matthew 6:1-13) for basic needs and also for those who evangelize ( Matthew 9:36-38). I believe what St. Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 is a holy framework for us to understand in doing this. Even if we are solitary, we are not disconnected and have a role to fill ( Titus 3:1-8).