Married or Single (1 Corinthians 7:25-28)

Today's scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-28

In the last week or so, we have looked at a few exhortations from Paul on being married or being single. We see more in today's verses. Again, his feelings are very clear: If you’re married, stay married. If you’re single, stay single. Neither is sinful.

More than any other passages, though, Paul states unequivocally that he really feels being single is the better way: “Yet such [married people] will have trouble in this life.” And he’s not far wrong. It takes a lot of work to enjoy a successful, thriving marriage. In many ways, being single is far easier.

Frankly, there are pros and cons for both states. Married couples have constant companionship. They have someone to share the joy and the sorrows of life. On the other hand, singles have the freedom to go where they want when they want. They don’t have to get anyone’s “permission” to move to another country if they want to.

Pray for God’s will for your life. If you feel called to marriage, embrace it and be committed to it. And if God’s calling you to remain single? Enjoy the freedom to serve Him in a way your married friends just can’t.