Texts: Mark 3:31-35, 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 24-40
- An unrecognized group, often forgotten / neglected
- Made up of
[1] unmarried singles
[2] divorced and separated
[3] widows / widowers
- By choice or circumstances
- Constitute ...25% of church!
Comments on Mark 3
- The Blood Family
- The Faith Family (more important / priority, according to Jesus)
Comments on 1 Corinthians 7
- The must detailed Biblical views on singlehood
The Values of the Single Life
(1) An approved alternative to married life
(2) A special "gift" from God
(3) Freedom from family life concerns
(4) God's blessing and rewards - 1 Corinthians 7 and Matthew 19:12, 29
How to Live the Single Life
(1) Be certain of who you are in Christ
(2) You have a heavenly father, brothers, sisters
(3) Use your freedom to serve in many areas
(4) Do not isolate yourself; leads to - self pity, leads to depression
How the Church can Help?
(1) Cherish and accept the Christian singles
(2) Do not be insensitive towards them
(3) Build strong and sincere relationships
(4) Invite them to be part of your family
- James 1:27
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