Three types of eunuchs according to Jesus

[tonychanyt]

Matthew 19:

10 The disciples said to him, “If such is the case of a **man with his wife**, it is better not to marry.”​

This is the context: a man marrying a woman.

11 But he said to them, “Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given. 12 For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth,​

1. People who are not interested in man-woman marriage by genetic personal inclination. These include homosexuals and asexuals. Some people are born gay. Regardless, we all need to be born again.

and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men,​

2. People who have lost their sex drive due to castration.

and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it.”​

3. People who volitionally decide not to get married.

In terms of man-woman sex relationships, some are born gay, some are emasculated to lose their sex drive, and some make a conscious decision not to engage in sex.

 

[ZephBonkerer]

Am I the only one who finds the idea of being a eunuch by choice thoroughly repulsive?

 

[tonychanyt]

Am I the only one who finds the idea of being a eunuch by choice thoroughly repulsive?

Ask Jesus.

 

[ZephBonkerer]

Ask Jesus.

Come to think of it, that's likely for personal reasons. You can read my story under the heading "I was excommunicated for getting a divorce" - that might offer some insight into why I find celibacy repulsive.

 

[tonychanyt]

Come to think of it, that's likely for personal reasons. You can read my story under the heading "I was excommunicated for getting a divorce" - that might offer some insight into why I find celibacy repulsive.

What did Jesus say?

 

[ZephBonkerer]

What did Jesus say?

That there are three types of eunuchs. You said that yourself.

 

[tonychanyt]

That there are three types of eunuchs. You said that yourself.

Ask Jesus: Am I the only one who finds the idea of being a eunuch by choice thoroughly repulsive?

What was his answer to you?

 

[ZephBonkerer]

Ask Jesus: Am I the only one who finds the idea of being a eunuch by choice thoroughly repulsive?

What was his answer to you?

That I shouldn't worry about it. People who are called to singleness for a time can determine if that is right for them. That's their business, not mine.

 

[tonychanyt]

That I shouldn't worry about it. People who are called to singleness for a time can determine if that is right for them. That's their business, not mine.

I see. Thanks for the clarification.