Is it better to stay single or not ?

[Felipe Barbosa]

Whoever said people with a disability can't get married? I have a disability and I'm married. Two friends of mine each have a disability, and they are married to each other.

I say by choice of person, she can choose to remain single

 

[Dave-W]

Exactly what serious difficulties? I'm still single at 67 and have my virtue. My only problem is fitting in socially. I think some, well lots if not most people would be much closer if I was married. At church I could be involved if I baby sat children. I was told directly a pastor could use me if I were married. IOW because I am different (not married) I can't participate beyond attendance and baby sitting.

Serious difficulties keeping that virtue.

It would seem you do have that gift. Too bad your pastor is too narrow minded to appreciate and use your gifting.

 

[Gordon Wright]

I've heard it several times, you will not be able to advise other couples and things like that if i still single. For example, I think that a couple who had sex before marriage can not advise others not to (It sounds very hypocrite).

I certainly can't argue with that. But it cuts both ways. Someone who got married in college, after his parents paid for college, has no business advising singles. That rules out a lot of pastors and elders.

Also, advising in general is way overrated. And I suspect it's often a weaselly way of saying "discipling."

 

[Gordon Wright]

Does bibles says not good to be alone does that mean you should have friends and family around or does it mean a wife?

The context of that verse answers the question.

 

[Felipe Barbosa]

The context of that verse answers the question.

So, is it a sin if a person wants to remain single even if that person knows that he does not have the gift that Paul mentions?

After all, from what I understand in this text, it is understood that burning with passion refers to contact with the opposite sex (eg, a couple).

If one person is unattractive and does not catch the attention of anyone of the opposite sex, despite feeling desires, if this person engages in other tasks to draw attention from desire does not solve the problem? (the same advice that is given to singles, single couples, and fiancees)

 

[ooQQoo]

The bible says it is not good for man to be alone because if he falls no one is there to pick him up. Then Paul says we are more blessed if we can stay single but if your burn with lust get married so what are we suppose to do? Does bibles says not good to be alone does that mean you should have friends and family around or does it mean a wife?

It is better to stay single until when and if God gives you a wife
with His blessing.

 

[StillGods]

Exactly what serious difficulties? I'm still single at 67 and have my virtue. My only problem is fitting in socially. I think some, well lots if not most people would be much closer if I was married. At church I could be involved if I baby sat children. I was told directly a pastor could use me if I were married. IOW because I am different (not married) I can't participate beyond attendance and baby sitting.

I hear ya!!