Amen. I was single when I got saved and have been since and I'm content. I have to keep my eyes on Christ and Ministry which for me is 24/7. If God puts someone in my life that loves Christ as much as I do than it would be the closest thing to heaven on Earth I could imagine. But for me it's purely about the heart and Christ and His kingdom , spreading the Gospel, helping the lost. Lust of the flesh will never fullfil you. #Christ alone! When we get in relationships even as Christians we are quick to put our spouses in front of Christ, or hobbies, sports etc. Phi. 4:6 is my life verse for a reason. Be anxious for nothing, all things through prayer, and the peace of God will gaurd your heart mind and soul. #Pray about it. Accept whatever God does. God bless ✝️🛐✌️☝️🙏
Afterall isn't "wanting a relationship" in itself lustful, selfish and carnal. Are we not meant to want only what God wants for us? Isn't the prayer "Thine Will Not Mine Be Done' Aren't we meant to pray what we can do for God instead of constantly asking what he can do or give to us? Pursuing fleshly desires and carnal fulfillment? Its hard enough these days to avoid compromising God word, there are more than a lot of false teachers and teachers and plenty of so called well meaning, supposed christians willing to lead you into deception...
@@jtgrace10 thats a rationalization. Lust is self centered using the word "desire" doesnt change that. "Wanting" is self centered it means getting something from someone, which is diferent than sharing, freely giving. How that could possible glorify God is not possible.
@Tony Rowan there is a lot to study, pray about and consider in Corinthians on the subject. If i recall (7-9) Paul recognises the benefits of singleness, but also of marriage; all is according to how God gifts. For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. Of course there is more - i do think we need to be extremely careful and brutally honest with ourselves and in particular our motives. I believe we have to invite and urge the Holy Spirit to enter and reveal all that is hidden in us. I believe we must pray asking for courage and mostly, we must be crucified with Christ.
If it's my idea then it's not from God. If I follow scripture backed up by my pastor and or spiritual mentor and prayer for thy will not mine, it will be lined up with God's will not my view of marriage how ever chivalrous I think I am
Finally a true and balanced perspective on singleness! We all have the ability to portray the gospel to the world regardless of marital status. Being single and pure is a startling example in a world where casual sex is the norm 🙏🏽
As a single man, never married, no kids; this was encouraging. Interesting statistics at the beginning. It would be nice to be married, but if it doesn’t happen so be it. Doesn’t matter a million years from now if we are married or not.
@Tony Rowan a state of being given by the Holy Spirit, how a person chooses to perceive it is really irrelevant. Gift or Curse it is a gift just the same. A gift is unearned, unmerited and unrequested by definition. Wanting is of self in itself - sounds like a child not a christian adult. Stop stamping your feet trying to impose your childish views on good authentic Christians.
@Vinyl Monster I do believe many Christians are being misled by the doctrine of Eternal Separation, I believe we'll have Eternal Companionship, I believe in my personal opinion Matthew 22:30 has been twisted, I believe that Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts, not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, just my thoughts and opinions, I do believe many are being deceived by this doctrine, God Bless...
wow...my thoughts exactly esp how we worry abt dying old and single in this short life...we'll be single and happiest for billions of years to come...and if u cant be content and happy single in this life you wont be ready for whats to come...if you get married to the right person in this world thats also a gift...we should remember that whoever we marry will affect or eternal salvation also...be careful, be cautious, be happy beloved brothers and sisters...see you in the heavenly city...cant wait to know you and have dinner in that big dinner table in heaven and even have a one on one visit to get to know you...ive got millions of years to know you all!!
@Tony Rowan it aint about a romantic connection, yes you need to be able to talk an what not but its ahout forwarding the Kingdom of God. All about God
I'm on my own too, because I believe marrage 'until death do we part'!! and I'm very satisfied !! It's the 'purity' of heart, mind and spirit, that I love, and also I want to be accepted by God, that I might enjoy Eternal life, which is forever and ever, the lust of the flesh is for only a season.
I have been single whole my life. I think one of the reason is hard to see a Christian woman that fear God with full obedience, but I am sure there are but hard to find them. I will be honest the other reason is that our young Christians women won't wear proper clothes, but they wear worldly clothes which don't glorify Jesus,but their own desires.
@@unluckycloverfield4316 nothing such call bonre for the word of God. Read 1 Timothy 2: 9-10-11. If you believe in the Bible is the word of God. God bless you.
I’m actually very happy I am single and I want to tell other young women that you don’t need a husband to satisfy you. You need Christ. Once you have him, you won’t desire marriage as an idol anymore. Yes, if God is willing I would like to get married but I don’t care lol. I love you all and I hope and pray you will be full in Christ ALONE💛
Amen, I believe that this is the issue with Christian single women. They look at marriage as an idol. They long for it, worship it. Singles should be desiring and longing for a relationship with Christ first and foremost and if and when God desires her a husband he will make it so.
@@angelistorres116 yeah blame single women. How come the both of you don’t accuse married women of idolatry but lecture single women just for wanting a husband. It’s a Godly desire - NOT idolatry. You’re just contributing to the stereotype that single women are the ignorant, less Godly Christians, who don’t know any better than to idolise marriage. No, speak for yourself. Don’t tell us what to desire or be happy with as if our God given desires are wrong. Go lecture married women
@@angelistorres116 marriage is not a choice between God and a husband - *stop* acting like single women chose marriage over God when they are LITERALLY waiting patiently ABSTAINING and doing their best to be Godly. And all you can do is criticise. Where’s the criticism for married women. Why do you *ASSUME* God will give us a spouse when we ‘earn’ it by focusing on Him. Is that why married women have husbands? Because they’re so Holy and we’re so sinful? No. Because God blesses people who are undeserving so your little theory doesn’t make sense. You’re just shaming women for being single and wanting a husband, because they’re not thrilled about childlessness and loneliness and sexual frustration forever. Because those are the difficulties in singleness even though you belittle it and act like marriage is not celebrated for it’s blessings - babies, sex and companionship.
God doesn’t call us to be full in Christ alone. He said it’s not good for Adam to be alone, but you are forcing us to stop wanting husbands. Do you expect that if married couples. No, just the single people who ALREADY are FOCUSING on God. But you judge US?! You seem to have a superiority complex. I bet both of you are married. And we’re 20 when you made these belittling comments. Because you don’t have compassion for older women who HAVE been asking for a husband and trying to be content in Christ but STILL want a husband because it’s a God given desire that you’ve turned into idolatry with your unfair judgement. Adam was given a spouse because it’s not GOOD for us to be alone, so stop requiring us to be happy alone when it’s not *BIBLICAL!!!*
very well said, we have been made to believe that true fulfillment can only come from marriage/ family, so blinded! Undivided devotion to the Lord is the only way, thank you David for this message
Only part that killed me during this was when he said “if you are free from a wife do not seek a wife” and forgot that Paul even said he was not inspired by God to say that but it was his opinion
Valor Above All for the people who forgot the context 25 Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 26 Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is. 27 Are you pledged to a woman? Do not seek to be released. Are you free from such a commitment? Do not look for a wife. 28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. 1 Corinthians 7:25-28
"At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven." Matt 22:30 "Marrage is temporary but relationship with Christ is timeless; we will be single for eternity - hence singleness in this sense uniquely portrays our eternal state with Christ as a member of his church." Great words.
@Hilz Wander I believe Eternal Separation is one of the most depressing views as a Christian, I find it the most misleading and I believe many Christians have been deceived, I believe in Eternal Companionship I believe Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts, not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, God Bless...
I've listened to this and I conclude that my time as a single person is ending...The speaker talked about living a productive life for God's kingdom..a time to serve, and be consumed with The Lord's agenda...I did missions, had careers tht were more of a serving nature; had a ministry feel, no shade but I had no times for video games...I worked a FT gig & a PT gig...I reflected while listening to this & found so many examples in my life of serving the Lord in specific ways BECAUSE I was single...thank you good man... I also realized listening to this I may need to buy a new car😫😭😭😆
And for all that are singles , my advice to you , if you’re happy this way praise the Lord for your blessed life and don’t let other people they’ll you otherwise . But if you ‘re unhappy this is understandable, remain strong, keep praying , God will listen and bring you happiness and deliverance. Maybe through a partner maybe other ways, but sure thing is that God wants that his children have abundance life in Christ. My thought : not everybody can be single and holy and happy , only those God has chosen to be , like bible says.
Thank you for this. For the past four years, I have been called to task by many in my church's single ministry about my eligibility (to teach/lead in any capacity within the Church as well as relational) due to the circumstances surrounding a failed marriage that I had annulled. I love the church that I have been led to, the other volunteers I've been blessed to serve with, and the students that we serve and teach. I've been struggling with how to present to my students (HS guys) how God is always faithful when these allegations are being spread around, brought back up...and each time they are, it's like reopening those wounds through the scar tissue. I am not happy with the way things are in my singleness (the false accusations, gossip, expanded budget for counseling, etc.), but despite that His love is sufficient (which is where I still find hope which leads to joy). My singleness has many times shown His forgiveness and healing, but I still wrestle with trusting Him when it is those that are supposed to be His body and representatives view me and my current state as somebody/something to be pitied and avoided. This is not how He called us to love one another. The past few years have shown me that the modern Church is more at risk of idolizing singleness as a symbol of pure and holy living instead of trusting Him. My apologies for the rant, but we as His representatives need to be cautious of allow a "pendulum swing" reactionary response to those that make marriage an idol (which I'll confess I sometimes do).
I have come to realize that for this time in my life I am called to singleness. Not even dating. To be alone and heal from emotional trauma I experienced when I was much younger! I truly don't want to be in a relationship or even a casual dating time. No, I need solitude and absence from any sexual activity.
Why do married Christians always preach messages about "it's OK to be a single Christian, being single is the higher calling, don't hunger for getting married" etc. I'm a single Christian and I hate it. I want a partner, and yes I want sex too. Is that such a terrible thing? It is so frustrating. Yes my life is complete with God but, oh boy, my life would be so much more complete if I had a wife as well. Now I'll get lots of replies saying stuff like 'oh seek first his kingdom' and 'always put God first'. Well I do, but I'm still damn frustrated!!
Blue Horizon talk to God about your feelings, there is nothing wrong with being frustrated, but you should not hate your singleness, let God help you navigate your emotions and desires, meditate on His Word and truth. His Ways are higher than ours we need to trust Him. He is God He knows what he’s doing. All things work for the good to those who love Him. We have been made Overcomers through Christ who overcame for us. So keep loving God and seeking Him my brother with God all things are possible ✌🏼
Blue Horizon There are times when I’m frustrated as well. And personally, I get so annoyed when people say that being Single is a “Gift.” Give me a break!
Blue Horizon the problem is that once you marry and it goes wrong, you have very few or just one very tough option: divorce. If you are single... you’re free, and can work on yourself to be favored to get a great marriage...
Ive spent a lot of time studying about The Spirit of Jezebel and its affects on the community and the breakdown of the family. Ive worked with a lot of men who have had this experience and been devastated by the spirit's influence Ahabs' all of them. This spirit is active and men seeking relationships may be blinded by thier desire. This spirit is active in churches, bible studies and everywhere else. All men should study and know what to look out for and how to recognize this spirit.
P.S. I’m married and I have two children, and a “perfect” normal life, but I still am hungry and thirsty of God , of Jesus , of the Holy Spirit... I sometimes think that I maybe love Jesus more than I love my husband (and we two have a great intimacy ) and this is only by the grace of God. I hope that I will put God’s reign and will before my own life. And that is by the power of God. I want to be obedient to the gospel and follow Jesus Christ in my life, Lord help me to accomplish your will in my life. My point ist that marriage doesn’t fulfill entirely my life, Jesus does. Praise the Lord!
EXCELLENT AMEN, AMEN...PERFECT SCRIPTURE REFERENCES...& JESUS TOO mentions "spiritual eunuchs", when HIS disciples ask about marriage and divorce, WOW, THANK U YESHUA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are singles who have a special gift where they are able to live with no desire for sex and marriage, but want to live solely for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven! But there are also single people who do not have this special gifting, but who nonetheless are unable to engage with members of the opposite sex because of emotional or psychological problems that prohibit them from being able to be married. They want to be married but cannot. They must remain celibate regardless of not having the gift the first group has. So I'm sure this is the more difficult path. But if that is where you are embrace it and use the freedom you have to serve the Lord, but also to travel, develop hobbies, try new adventures, and enjoy your time. Your money is yours to do with it what you want. Just accept what your state is, and don't worry about finding a spouse. Not having sex is not the worst thing that can happen to you!
This is a powerful message indeed but I find it very difficult. I have known only ever same sex attraction and I hate being single and celibate, finding it hugely lonely and miserable and frustration. I burn with passion but I cannot marry. I have found that God has not helped me in the ways I had hoped. Sorry this message is pretty depressing! But for me it is the truth.
***** Many thanks for your gracious comment. I am so touched that you would take time to write and post this for me. I pray for God's every blessing in your life, too. I have made progress since a month ago and I have cleared away many of the things which would block God from helping. The joy is not yet there but - as you say with great wisdom - some day it will arrive. David from Scotland, UK.
Such a great name you have :) King David certainly knew what to pray for in Psalm 51 (particularly v. 10) when he said, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Continue to ask God to purify your heart and renew a steadfast spirit within you. You will find your desires drastically changing. God is definitely working in you...don't be afraid to let Him work THROUGH you! Take care :)
kshaywash Thanks so much for your great comments of encouragement. The Psalms are a great source of comfort and I pray for God's every blessing in your life.
David Kennedy james 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." gays, such as yourself, who pursue purity will have a greater place in the kingdom. just dont give up
Keeping the Sabbath? That's another issue that needs to be addressed, as being fruitful is linked to obedience to keeping commands..not doctrines of men
Whether you are married or not, natural marriage is not the holy marriage of God. There is a natural body and a spiritual body. The natural body is the body of sin. The spiritual body is the holy body of the church and Christ is the head. So to apply the doctrine of marriage, we apply it spiritually, not according to the flesh. The reason why mankind has a controversy over marriage rights and gender equality and identity is because most everyone, including the majority of "christians," havr minds after the flesh and not after the spirit. When you read the gender roles of the bible in the flesh, you try to answer it with the flesh. And because the natural fleshly body can only sin, all marriages in the flesh are sin. But if you read the bible in spirit, then you answer the roles of gender and marriage in the spiritual body. So the new man is Christ, and his bride is the Church, the souls of his believers. The only holy marriage that exists is the one between Christ and the church. And we inherit all that he is, including his flesh and earthly body. So being united to him in spirit through this most holy betrothal, the two become one flesh. Christ IS our life. And this natural body dies so that we can gain all things in Him. So any time you read the bible, try to see the role of male or husbands as Christ, and the role of female or wives as the members of the church. So we, being the wife of Christ, will be silent in His wisdom, Christ being our head will speak on our behalf. But we support all that he edifies because he is Truth. Likewise, we keep our heads covered, because being the woman of Christ, our head covering is our glory. And because Christ is our glory, He alone is our head covering! The most common head covering a bride wears is a veil. That is why the bible refers to Christ's body as a veil. It is the veil through which God our father now sees us. And being joined to his holy Son in his marriage, we are the children of God through that adoption. This all makes sense when you read it in the spiritual context of the truth revealed to us through the word.
@Jeremy Francis I believe Eternal Separation is very misleading and has deceived many, I believe in Eternal Companionship, I believe that Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts, not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, God Bless...
Adam was created by God as a normal man with human failures , Jesus was sent from God on earth to accomplish a mission as perfect man and perfect God. Jesus didn’t come to satisfy his desires, but to do God’s will, be a perfect man free of sin, preach the gospel and finally dying on the cross. We can compare Adam to Jesus only in the perspective that the first one leaded us to death and the second one to life . Spiritually speaking. But bible tells us that spirit lasts, and flesh doesn’t.
Good day, not to be judgmental but are you sure ur looking for a Christian to grow with are someone that simply believe in God and is trustworthy? The Bible says not to mix spiritual with carnal and I viewed your page and is back and forth with all types of things and ungodly music for ur playlist.. And these songs help prelude lustful desires and loneliness Romans 12:2King James Version (KJV) 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. I saw that you post this a year ago but Gods message is always on-time. Be blessed
@@Seraphim7 The thing is I have never met a woman christian or otherwise that didnt desire to be a "god" in a man's life. Ive come to the conclusion that not all men and not ll women are designed to be in a monogamous intimate relationship. Paul talked a great deal about the gift of singleness and the ability to focus exclusively on a jealous GOD! The bible also talks about serving 2 masters not being possible.....Ive turned this matter over to the Lord since my last divorce.....if HE wants me to be with someone HE is going to have to make it really obvious.
I might have missed it but it seems like he begins with one message and quickly picks up another. I can agree that singleness is good, and marriage is good, but he begins with a stark decline of marriages since 100 years ago. Singleness is a gift, but is this common adult singleness a symptom of some warped society?
Warped society of course. The food and water, The media are all being used to mess with our minds which is why homosexuality is spreading so fast and people don't have there natural effections.
@Eirene-of-meteora could have to also do with the popular Christian view of Eternal Separation, a doctrine which preaches our companionship between male and female ceases in Heaven and Eternity, which I believe is not only a dangerous doctrine in my opinion and is depressing to say the least, I believe in Eternal Companionship and I believe Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts and not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, just my thoughts God Bless...
This is the 1st video I have seen where since men are active and commenting. Otherwise it’s just single women crying and cribbing how they can’t find anyone and how Christian men are scarce although it’s women population that’s less to men in the world this time.
Sometimes I think I'm called to be a celibate, because I'm not the kind of man bible teaches a man must be, and no girl even wanted me. However, I have so many struggles against the sexual sin( And so much losses).
I assume you are Christian, if not then this isn't for you. Felipe, dear brother in Christ. Accept what I say not as harsh, unless necessary, but as a firm, gentle exhortation. You do not have the privilege of saying what kind of man you are. The ONLY One who has the right to define you is your Creator. Who are you, creation, to go against God's word? You are: Capable: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Fully Equipped: 1 Corinthians 1:2-6 Valuable, Accepted, Chosen: 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 6:26; John 15:16 Are you going to look to yourself, or to God's word? You don't have the right either, to accept that you aren't the kind of man the Bible teaches one ought to be. When you are commanded, you are to do it. I haven't even met you brother and I know that you are fully equipped for this battle. God's word has told me so. I know you are a new creation and being transformed into the very image of Christ. Stop. Stop saying you are something the Bible does not tell you that you are. You are a man of God if you are a Christian, so start acting like one. Start acting like who you are. I genuinely believe in you, I have to. And so shall anyone who has any respect for God’s word. You are not defined by struggles of your former ignorance (meaning anything you were before you met Christ) that is NOT who you are. He gave you a new identity, Praise God! You already have claimed to have this identity if you call yourself a Christian, contradiction is an ugly color. Side note: I truly appreciate you honesty, really I do. This isn’t a rebuke but just advice: What you put up here on the Internet is here forever; don’t tell the whole Internet world about your struggles, it could come back bad. And take this from me as a girl; most guys I have been interested in had absolutely no idea. So stop feeling sorry for yourself and start getting very picky about what girl you want. She will either be heaven or hell on the day you say, “I do”.
I do find it interesting, and believe part of the difficulty, from I've seen is that there is a growing movement within society that is determined to undermine religion and relegate God to nonexistence. Maybe this has always been the case but it has become more and more obvious to me. The further people get from God, the more absent he seems. One of my biggest problems with organized religion of any denomination is the apparent contradictions and hypocrisy. Pastors and priests and rabbi's etc who do not practice what they preach, who all appear to be about the money and entertainment and filling stadium sized seating venues. Dr. David Platt is an excellent example, he has a brilliant mind, is an excellent teacher but he doesnt practice what he preaches. I dont believe you would catch Christ in such a church if he returned today. He'd be in a smaller more private, more intimate venue, a struggling church, with a struggling flock, in a storefront of in a home among His devoted. The funny thing about Gifts from God or The Holy Spirit, Gifts like singleness, or prophecy or talking in tongues is that they dont feel like Gifts, they dont seem to get us what we want from them, which is why we must die to the flesh before receiving them. Far to many people, Christians (so called) go along their way imposing their will upon God, praying for what they want and getting mad when they dont get it. The Lords Prayer tells us in its conclusion "Thine Will, Not Mine Be Done". We decide what we want, we convince ourselves that must be what God wants for us and we go about all our efforts to push and shove others to get it. SELF WILL vs God's Will. More and more this is the case, if you cant have a a baby, if you cant find a spouse, if you dont like the spouse youve got. People are willing to cause themselves all kinds of pain to get their way, to get that child to get that partner, to fill that God shaped hole. So instead of praying to get, pray to offer yourself. This made a huge difference in my life. God I offer myself to thee...send me Lord, use me, crucify me so that I may be made empty, buried and resurrected as that new man, that new ceation. Help me to want for myself only what you would want for me. Help me to reject the demands of self and my ego.
I really desire to meet someone, get married, build a family. I know i have to wait but i haven't had a girlfriend in 14 years, ive been in depression for 12 of those years and when i finally met God i started to date again but no girlfriend, after i got saved i got closer to getting a girl but still nothing, everyone tells me that God will bring me the right one and i believe it, but not experiencing this affection means that i long for it, i want to see what im missing out, but i dont want a girl out of church, i want to wait until marriage, gave up on a girl because she didnt want to wait, so im so so lost on what to do. sometimes im like, God show me a littl mercy and just lt me date to be able to get practice in dating. Any advice would be appreciated
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Leticia Gormley what brings you onto a biblical based teaching ,to leave a comment like that . I have full faith one day you will come to know the full love of Jesus and I'm really sorry your going to have that sorrow in your heart that you Said something as vile as that . you will have to repent and you will be forgiven but I pray that you know who Jesus Christ is and that the Bible is the living word of God.God bless you .
Allow me to interpret, "I did not chose the single life, but I am going to tell you what it is to be a Christian single and how to do it....now get out of our Church, go serve somewhere else far away from us, and stop messing up the club we have here"
Your response is a bit cynical. I don't know of a church who actively seeks to get rid of singles because they are ruining "the club they have going here". Just leave there if this is true. I guarantee you there are churches that will welcome you in and provide all sorts of opportunities to serve in a variety of ways!
A submissive God fearing churchgoer is not less than OUR God we worship. All Christians are just coming from a different perspective with different knee-pads for prayer and devotion. I view domination and submission of THE LORD as puzzle pieces. Your Savior may have different shapes, smells and colors, but HE fits together to make something stronger and more pungent in his HOLY EYES. AMEN, so is the Spoken Word of the Prophet!
What you said make zero sense. How can man be equal with God? The creation is not on a par with its creator! You are not equal with God. Only Jesus is God and can be said to be equal
Incorrect suggest you seek out a series called Brokenness by Charles Stanley or read anything you can get your hands on buy Watchman Nee. we are to be crucified with Christ, buried and resurrected a new creation....a "New Man". Not just improved versions of ourselves. This can only be accomplished through the indwelling Holy Spirit.....
On your other video about the trinity sounds confusing! Because the trinity is mystery and with our 3 lbs brain is hard to comprehend! i got the easiest and simplest and quick analogy! Ready? an egg!! thats it! An egg is an egg but has a shell has the white part and the yellow part! they all play a roll to make an egg but is an egg... with 3 parts!
I realise your comment was posted two years ago, but have you tried applying a different analogy to help you understand the trinity? Father, Son & Holy Ghost are different to each other and have different roles but all three are God. Water, ice & steam are different to each other and have different roles but all three are H2O.
Why are married people the only ones “allowed” to have sex?? Married people have sex for lustful reasons not just to procreate. In most of my encounters, the marrieds act as tho they are better than the singles and love to rub in my face what I am missing and how amazing the sex is. WTH??? Also kind of hard to hear a message about this from a married person. Double standard and married people look down and have pity on singles. It makes me feel less of a person as if no one could love me enough to marry me like Hahahhaa you are a defect or something. My job kept me traveling a lot not much time to settle down. One guy was abusive. So I’m not allowed to enjoy the touch and pleasure from a man because that is reserved for the elitist marrieds. Sounds like discrimination to me.
You may find it hard to hear a message such as ‘singleness is a good gift’ being delivered from a married person, but what if they are speaking from experience in addition to what Paul the apostle proclaimed? Do you have a preconception that most married people are having the best intimate relationship with their spouse every single day that they exist? If so, it may shock you that it’s not always the case. Indeed, there are many married pastors who are accused of paying lip service to singles who want to be married and some of those pastors may come across as disingenuous, others are speaking from their years of being married and then having a ‘eureka’ moment on realising that there are downsides to being in a committed relationship with a fellow sinner.
istvanski no I don’t believe all is rainbows in married land. I have had the experiences of being looked down on for being single. My question is why married people (happy or not) are allowed to have sex (carnal or spiritual desires, as mentioned by fbzzzy above) & a single person is not? What if I’m in a committed, loving & monogamous relationship?
denise331 I’m sorry that you’ve been looked down upon by married folk just because of your single status. It’s inexcusable. Why do some individuals do that? Perhaps it’s down to their own insecurities? There has been a church culture of promoting marriage and family pursuits in favour of catering to singles & I’ve read many comments from singles complaining about singles groups and singles’ ministries for a variety of reasons. This situation needs to change. It’s ok for singles to have desires for intimacy. I believe most of us have these desires and God will not punish us for having these desires as they may well be an indicator that the gift of singleness may not be for the individual experiencing those desires (apologies for sounding obvious at this point). Knowing how to control and execute these desires is the issue here. As you are aware, the Bible explains that sexual relationships are to be kept within the confines of one man and one woman who are both married to each other. Extra marital affairs are forbidden due to the possible psychological harm that may ensue. Even masturbation is forbidden as such an act may develop into a habit, which may leave the onanist feeling emotionally empty and de-sensitised to the prospect of having real sex with a loving partner (spouse). Marriage is a serious, God ordained institution, alas it has also become an institution which the state (government) has meddled with, partly resulting in the ever growing rates of divorce. Biblically speaking there are three reasons permitting a marriage to end; adultery, abandonment and death. Most governments have decided to include many other reasons permitting divorce which has mocked the sanctity of marriage. Apologies for wavering slightly off topic in my last paragraph, but this was intended to highlight the spiritual importance of marriage. In conclusion, God should be at the centre of a marriage, and He does not prohibit the execution of those desires within a marriage however, acting on those desires outside of a marriage results in emotionally painful sin.
did your God not say to Adam man shouldn't be alone and made eve then Jesus comes along and wants you to be single , well as usual the bible contradicts itself .
Well, yes you are correct. However, Adam was an individual. He wanted a partner and God gave him one. Some people choose not to have a spouse (few people), but again they are different than Adam. Still these people are not alone. They have friends, family, and pets. This is not the bible contracting itself. It's common sense.
So Adam didn't talk to the multitudes of animals , the bible says Adam named and walked with the animals , so Adam has God,a whole world of pets and they all live in paradise but and heres the kicker it wasn't enough for Adam oh no he wanted a like minded individual so he gets eve , now as individuals on earth we dont get any of what Adam got didn't make the same mistake but we burn forever? Where is the common sense?.
ross Bambery We have broken God's law. In doing so we get the consequences, yes God's prison yes Hell. However, God wants to save those who come to Him with a repentant heart and ask for mercy. Those who believe in Jesus and trust in Him. Salvation is a gift of God. A gift none of us deserve. Please think about this.
It's probably best to forget that junk about Jesus and bibles and just go out and have a pleasant life. Let the christers pay for their own sins. Who cares? That last christian nut case?? first thing he asked me: "Will you fuck me?" WOW, was I surprised. I asked him, "why do you think I'm gay?" ...Answer: "It's the way you pray and cut the cheese at the same time". AMEN on that one. There is sin just running everywhere.
Amen. I was single when I got saved and have been since and I'm content. I have to keep my eyes on Christ and Ministry which for me is 24/7. If God puts someone in my life that loves Christ as much as I do than it would be the closest thing to heaven on Earth I could imagine. But for me it's purely about the heart and Christ and His kingdom , spreading the Gospel, helping the lost. Lust of the flesh will never fullfil you. #Christ alone! When we get in relationships even as Christians we are quick to put our spouses in front of Christ, or hobbies, sports etc. Phi. 4:6 is my life verse for a reason. Be anxious for nothing, all things through prayer, and the peace of God will gaurd your heart mind and soul. #Pray about it. Accept whatever God does. God bless ✝️🛐✌️☝️🙏
Afterall isn't "wanting a relationship" in itself lustful, selfish and carnal. Are we not meant to want only what God wants for us? Isn't the prayer "Thine Will Not Mine Be Done' Aren't we meant to pray what we can do for God instead of constantly asking what he can do or give to us? Pursuing fleshly desires and carnal fulfillment? Its hard enough these days to avoid compromising God word, there are more than a lot of false teachers and teachers and plenty of so called well meaning, supposed christians willing to lead you into deception...
vinyl monster desiring marriage is not lustful if done with God glorifying intentions.
@@jtgrace10 thats a rationalization. Lust is self centered using the word "desire" doesnt change that. "Wanting" is self centered it means getting something from someone, which is diferent than sharing, freely giving. How that could possible glorify God is not possible.
@Tony Rowan there is a lot to study, pray about and consider in Corinthians on the subject. If i recall (7-9) Paul recognises the benefits of singleness, but also of marriage; all is according to how God gifts.
For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am; but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Of course there is more - i do think we need to be extremely careful and brutally honest with ourselves and in particular our motives. I believe we have to invite and urge the Holy Spirit to enter and reveal all that is hidden in us. I believe we must pray asking for courage and mostly, we must be crucified with Christ.
If it's my idea then it's not from God. If I follow scripture backed up by my pastor and or spiritual mentor and prayer for thy will not mine, it will be lined up with God's will not my view of marriage how ever chivalrous I think I am
Finally a true and balanced perspective on singleness! We all have the ability to portray the gospel to the world regardless of marital status. Being single and pure is a startling example in a world where casual sex is the norm 🙏🏽
As a single man, never married, no kids; this was encouraging. Interesting statistics at the beginning. It would be nice to be married, but if it doesn’t happen so be it. Doesn’t matter a million years from now if we are married or not.
I'm glad someone else is able to see that voluntary singleness and celibacy is a unique gift.
It is a gift and a rare gift people talk as if it happens to a majority when it is a minority
Tony Rowan They are still “Gifted” with it. Not all gifts are good read the Bible you’ll see that everywhere.
Victor AMEN
@Tony Rowan a state of being given by the Holy Spirit, how a person chooses to perceive it is really irrelevant. Gift or Curse it is a gift just the same. A gift is unearned, unmerited and unrequested by definition. Wanting is of self in itself - sounds like a child not a christian adult. Stop stamping your feet trying to impose your childish views on good authentic Christians.
@Vinyl Monster I do believe many Christians are being misled by the doctrine of Eternal Separation, I believe we'll have Eternal Companionship, I believe in my personal opinion Matthew 22:30 has been twisted, I believe that Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts, not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, just my thoughts and opinions, I do believe many are being deceived by this doctrine, God Bless...
I enjoy singleness, tbh, but I don’t mind meeting my God’s best! Thank you, Jesus, for the contentment you have given. 🙌🏽🙏🏽💕
Amen
wow...my thoughts exactly esp how we worry abt dying old and single in this short life...we'll be single and happiest for billions of years to come...and if u cant be content and happy single in this life you wont be ready for whats to come...if you get married to the right person in this world thats also a gift...we should remember that whoever we marry will affect or eternal salvation also...be careful, be cautious, be happy beloved brothers and sisters...see you in the heavenly city...cant wait to know you and have dinner in that big dinner table in heaven and even have a one on one visit to get to know you...ive got millions of years to know you all!!
I've never thought of this. Very well said. Being single ain't that bad ;)
@Tony Rowan it aint about a romantic connection, yes you need to be able to talk an what not but its ahout forwarding the Kingdom of God. All about God
I'm on my own too, because I believe marrage 'until death do we part'!! and I'm very satisfied !!
It's the 'purity' of heart, mind and spirit, that I love, and also I want to be accepted by God, that I might enjoy Eternal life, which is forever and ever, the lust of the flesh is for only a season.
I have been single whole my life. I think one of the reason is hard to see a Christian woman that fear God with full obedience, but I am sure there are but hard to find them. I will be honest the other reason is that our young Christians women won't wear proper clothes, but they wear worldly clothes which don't glorify Jesus,but their own desires.
Lol Just becuase you still get a boner doesnt necessarily mean theyre not dressed modestly
@@unluckycloverfield4316 nothing such call bonre for the word of God. Read 1 Timothy 2: 9-10-11. If you believe in the Bible is the word of God.
God bless you.
@@unluckycloverfield4316 ....how discussing are you !!
@@speak-thetruth .....you sound like a wonderful decent guy !! which are few and far between, I hope that you find a beautiful Godly girl😉
@@letmeexplain1816 Thank you so much God bless you! Where are you from?
I’m actually very happy I am single and I want to tell other young women that you don’t need a husband to satisfy you. You need Christ. Once you have him, you won’t desire marriage as an idol anymore. Yes, if God is willing I would like to get married but I don’t care lol. I love you all and I hope and pray you will be full in Christ ALONE💛
Amen, I believe that this is the issue with Christian single women. They look at marriage as an idol. They long for it, worship it. Singles should be desiring and longing for a relationship with Christ first and foremost and if and when God desires her a husband he will make it so.
Why don’t you just speak for yourself instead of pressuring other women to agree to be happy with childlessness
@@angelistorres116 yeah blame single women. How come the both of you don’t accuse married women of idolatry but lecture single women just for wanting a husband.
It’s a Godly desire - NOT idolatry. You’re just contributing to the stereotype that single women are the ignorant, less Godly Christians, who don’t know any better than to idolise marriage.
No, speak for yourself. Don’t tell us what to desire or be happy with as if our God given desires are wrong. Go lecture married women
@@angelistorres116 marriage is not a choice between God and a husband - *stop* acting like single women chose marriage over God when they are LITERALLY waiting patiently ABSTAINING and doing their best to be Godly.
And all you can do is criticise. Where’s the criticism for married women. Why do you *ASSUME* God will give us a spouse when we ‘earn’ it by focusing on Him.
Is that why married women have husbands? Because they’re so Holy and we’re so sinful? No. Because God blesses people who are undeserving so your little theory doesn’t make sense.
You’re just shaming women for being single and wanting a husband, because they’re not thrilled about childlessness and loneliness and sexual frustration forever.
Because those are the difficulties in singleness even though you belittle it and act like marriage is not celebrated for it’s blessings - babies, sex and companionship.
God doesn’t call us to be full in Christ alone. He said it’s not good for Adam to be alone, but you are forcing us to stop wanting husbands.
Do you expect that if married couples. No, just the single people who ALREADY are FOCUSING on God. But you judge US?!
You seem to have a superiority complex. I bet both of you are married. And we’re 20 when you made these belittling comments. Because you don’t have compassion for older women who HAVE been asking for a husband and trying to be content in Christ but STILL want a husband because it’s a God given desire that you’ve turned into idolatry with your unfair judgement.
Adam was given a spouse because it’s not GOOD for us to be alone, so stop requiring us to be happy alone when it’s not *BIBLICAL!!!*
very well said, we have been made to believe that true fulfillment can only come from marriage/ family, so blinded! Undivided devotion to the Lord is the only way, thank you David for this message
i'm single and in a relationship with jesus
Great message and really powerful. I feel blessed having listened to this although I feel much of it is hard teaching.
Encouraging and convicting message!
Brothers and sisters if you are young stay single and enjoy the intimacy with Christ ! It's easier to preach the gospel the closer you are to God.
Only part that killed me during this was when he said “if you are free from a wife do not seek a wife” and forgot that Paul even said he was not inspired by God to say that but it was his opinion
Valor Above All for the people who forgot the context
25 Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 26 Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is. 27 Are you pledged to a woman? Do not seek to be released. Are you free from such a commitment? Do not look for a wife. 28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this.
1 Corinthians 7:25-28
"At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven." Matt 22:30
"Marrage is temporary but relationship with Christ is timeless; we will be single for eternity - hence singleness in this sense uniquely portrays our eternal state with Christ as a member of his church."
Great words.
@Hilz Wander I believe Eternal Separation is one of the most depressing views as a Christian, I find it the most misleading and I believe many Christians have been deceived, I believe in Eternal Companionship I believe Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts, not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, God Bless...
I've listened to this and I conclude that my time as a single person is ending...The speaker talked about living a productive life for God's kingdom..a time to serve, and be consumed with The Lord's agenda...I did missions, had careers tht were more of a serving nature; had a ministry feel, no shade but I had no times for video games...I worked a FT gig & a PT gig...I reflected while listening to this & found so many examples in my life of serving the Lord in specific ways BECAUSE I was single...thank you good man...
I also realized listening to this I may need to buy a new car😫😭😭😆
As a 50 year old, never married, single this was encouraging for me.
And for all that are singles , my advice to you , if you’re happy this way praise the Lord for your blessed life and don’t let other people they’ll you otherwise . But if you ‘re unhappy this is understandable, remain strong, keep praying , God will listen and bring you happiness and deliverance. Maybe through a partner maybe other ways, but sure thing is that God wants that his children have abundance life in Christ. My thought : not everybody can be single and holy and happy , only those God has chosen to be , like bible says.
Thank you for this. For the past four years, I have been called to task by many in my church's single ministry about my eligibility (to teach/lead in any capacity within the Church as well as relational) due to the circumstances surrounding a failed marriage that I had annulled. I love the church that I have been led to, the other volunteers I've been blessed to serve with, and the students that we serve and teach. I've been struggling with how to present to my students (HS guys) how God is always faithful when these allegations are being spread around, brought back up...and each time they are, it's like reopening those wounds through the scar tissue.
I am not happy with the way things are in my singleness (the false accusations, gossip, expanded budget for counseling, etc.), but despite that His love is sufficient (which is where I still find hope which leads to joy). My singleness has many times shown His forgiveness and healing, but I still wrestle with trusting Him when it is those that are supposed to be His body and representatives view me and my current state as somebody/something to be pitied and avoided. This is not how He called us to love one another.
The past few years have shown me that the modern Church is more at risk of idolizing singleness as a symbol of pure and holy living instead of trusting Him. My apologies for the rant, but we as His representatives need to be cautious of allow a "pendulum swing" reactionary response to those that make marriage an idol (which I'll confess I sometimes do).
I have come to realize that for this time in my life I am called to singleness. Not even dating. To be alone and heal from emotional trauma I experienced when I was much younger! I truly don't want to be in a relationship or even a casual dating time. No, I need solitude and absence from any sexual activity.
Wow, this is powerful. Focus on our purpose in Jesus Christ.
Why do married Christians always preach messages about "it's OK to be a single Christian, being single is the higher calling, don't hunger for getting married" etc. I'm a single Christian and I hate it. I want a partner, and yes I want sex too. Is that such a terrible thing? It is so frustrating. Yes my life is complete with God but, oh boy, my life would be so much more complete if I had a wife as well. Now I'll get lots of replies saying stuff like 'oh seek first his kingdom' and 'always put God first'. Well I do, but I'm still damn frustrated!!
@CRESTONSILVERHOUNDS Hi thanks.
Blue Horizon talk to God about your feelings, there is nothing wrong with being frustrated, but you should not hate your singleness, let God help you navigate your emotions and desires, meditate on His Word and truth. His Ways are higher than ours we need to trust Him. He is God He knows what he’s doing. All things work for the good to those who love Him.
We have been made Overcomers through Christ who overcame for us.
So keep loving God and seeking Him my brother with God all things are possible ✌🏼
Blue Horizon There are times when I’m frustrated as well. And personally, I get so annoyed when people say that being Single is a “Gift.” Give me a break!
Lol married people always sayin that the most
Blue Horizon the problem is that once you marry and it goes wrong, you have very few or just one very tough option: divorce. If you are single... you’re free, and can work on yourself to be favored to get a great marriage...
Amen Amen Amen 🙏🏻
Thank you David.
I have no desire whatsoever to be single. I absolutely hate it.
Ive spent a lot of time studying about The Spirit of Jezebel and its affects on the community and the breakdown of the family. Ive worked with a lot of men who have had this experience and been devastated by the spirit's influence Ahabs' all of them. This spirit is active and men seeking
relationships may be blinded by thier desire. This spirit is active in churches, bible studies and everywhere else. All men should study and know what to look out for and how to recognize this spirit.
WELL SAID!!!
P.S. I’m married and I have two children, and a “perfect” normal life, but I still am hungry and thirsty of God , of Jesus , of the Holy Spirit... I sometimes think that I maybe love Jesus more than I love my husband (and we two have a great intimacy ) and this is only by the grace of God. I hope that I will put God’s reign and will before my own life. And that is by the power of God. I want to be obedient to the gospel and follow Jesus Christ in my life, Lord help me to accomplish your will in my life. My point ist that marriage doesn’t fulfill entirely my life, Jesus does. Praise the Lord!
EXCELLENT AMEN, AMEN...PERFECT SCRIPTURE REFERENCES...& JESUS TOO mentions "spiritual eunuchs", when HIS disciples ask about marriage and divorce, WOW, THANK U YESHUA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aaron Hauser dog turds
There are singles who have a special gift where they are able to live with no desire for sex and marriage, but want to live solely for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven! But there are also single people who do not have this special gifting, but who nonetheless are unable to engage with members of the opposite sex because of emotional or psychological problems that prohibit them from being able to be married. They want to be married but cannot. They must remain celibate regardless of not having the gift the first group has. So I'm sure this is the more difficult path. But if that is where you are embrace it and use the freedom you have to serve the Lord, but also to travel, develop hobbies, try new adventures, and enjoy your time. Your money is yours to do with it what you want. Just accept what your state is, and don't worry about finding a spouse. Not having sex is not the worst thing that can happen to you!
This is a powerful message indeed but I find it very difficult. I have known only ever same sex attraction and I hate being single and celibate, finding it hugely lonely and miserable and frustration. I burn with passion but I cannot marry. I have found that God has not helped me in the ways I had hoped. Sorry this message is pretty depressing! But for me it is the truth.
I admire your devotion to The Lord! I hope someday you will find joy in your circumstances.
***** Many thanks for your gracious comment. I am so touched that you would take time to write and post this for me. I pray for God's every blessing in your life, too. I have made progress since a month ago and I have cleared away many of the things which would block God from helping. The joy is not yet there but - as you say with great wisdom - some day it will arrive. David from Scotland, UK.
Such a great name you have :) King David certainly knew what to pray for in Psalm 51 (particularly v. 10) when he said, "Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Continue to ask God to purify your heart and renew a steadfast spirit within you. You will find your desires drastically changing. God is definitely working in you...don't be afraid to let Him work THROUGH you! Take care :)
kshaywash Thanks so much for your great comments of encouragement. The Psalms are a great source of comfort and I pray for God's every blessing in your life.
David Kennedy james 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
gays, such as yourself, who pursue purity will have a greater place in the kingdom. just dont give up
Keeping the Sabbath? That's another issue that needs to be addressed, as being fruitful is linked to obedience to keeping commands..not doctrines of men
Whether you are married or not, natural marriage is not the holy marriage of God. There is a natural body and a spiritual body. The natural body is the body of sin. The spiritual body is the holy body of the church and Christ is the head.
So to apply the doctrine of marriage, we apply it spiritually, not according to the flesh. The reason why mankind has a controversy over marriage rights and gender equality and identity is because most everyone, including the majority of "christians," havr minds after the flesh and not after the spirit.
When you read the gender roles of the bible in the flesh, you try to answer it with the flesh. And because the natural fleshly body can only sin, all marriages in the flesh are sin.
But if you read the bible in spirit, then you answer the roles of gender and marriage in the spiritual body. So the new man is Christ, and his bride is the Church, the souls of his believers. The only holy marriage that exists is the one between Christ and the church. And we inherit all that he is, including his flesh and earthly body. So being united to him in spirit through this most holy betrothal, the two become one flesh. Christ IS our life. And this natural body dies so that we can gain all things in Him.
So any time you read the bible, try to see the role of male or husbands as Christ, and the role of female or wives as the members of the church. So we, being the wife of Christ, will be silent in His wisdom, Christ being our head will speak on our behalf. But we support all that he edifies because he is Truth. Likewise, we keep our heads covered, because being the woman of Christ, our head covering is our glory. And because Christ is our glory, He alone is our head covering! The most common head covering a bride wears is a veil. That is why the bible refers to Christ's body as a veil. It is the veil through which God our father now sees us. And being joined to his holy Son in his marriage, we are the children of God through that adoption.
This all makes sense when you read it in the spiritual context of the truth revealed to us through the word.
@Jeremy Francis I believe Eternal Separation is very misleading and has deceived many, I believe in Eternal Companionship, I believe that Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts, not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, God Bless...
Adam was created by God as a normal man with human failures , Jesus was sent from God on earth to accomplish a mission as perfect man and perfect God. Jesus didn’t come to satisfy his desires, but to do God’s will, be a perfect man free of sin, preach the gospel and finally dying on the cross. We can compare Adam to Jesus only in the perspective that the first one leaded us to death and the second one to life . Spiritually speaking. But bible tells us that spirit lasts, and flesh doesn’t.
I've been single forever. I can't seem to find a Christian man.
Good day, not to be judgmental but are you sure ur looking for a Christian to grow with are someone that simply believe in God and is trustworthy?
The Bible says not to mix spiritual with carnal and I viewed your page and is back and forth with all types of things and ungodly music for ur playlist.. And these songs help prelude lustful desires and loneliness
Romans 12:2King James Version (KJV)
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
I saw that you post this a year ago but Gods message is always on-time. Be blessed
Look no further I am here!
@@vinylmonster4907 lol
@@speak-thetruth yes!! Amen :)
@@Seraphim7 The thing is I have never met a woman christian or otherwise that didnt desire to be a "god" in a man's life. Ive come to the conclusion that not all men and not ll women are designed to be in a monogamous intimate relationship. Paul talked a great deal about the gift of singleness and the ability to focus exclusively on a jealous GOD! The bible also talks about serving 2 masters not being possible.....Ive turned this matter over to the Lord since my last divorce.....if HE wants me to be with someone HE is going to have to make it really obvious.
Fun Fact: Dr. David Platt is married with children. So we have yet another married pastor telling single people how great being single is.
That's the part I dislike!
I'm sure this sermon was easy to deliver as a married man!
I am NOT a dry tree!!!
I might have missed it but it seems like he begins with one message and quickly picks up another.
I can agree that singleness is good, and marriage is good, but he begins with a stark decline of marriages since 100 years ago.
Singleness is a gift, but is this common adult singleness a symptom of some warped society?
Warped society of course. The food and water, The media are all being used to mess with our minds which is why homosexuality is spreading so fast and people don't have there natural effections.
@Eirene-of-meteora could have to also do with the popular Christian view of Eternal Separation, a doctrine which preaches our companionship between male and female ceases in Heaven and Eternity, which I believe is not only a dangerous doctrine in my opinion and is depressing to say the least, I believe in Eternal Companionship and I believe Matthew 22:30 is referring to Jewish Law and Traditional Marriage Contracts and not two souls blessed by God in his holy union for them, just my thoughts God Bless...
@@thelogiclockedwithinhuman8285 we will have companionship with others but we want be married that’s all he was trying to say
This is the 1st video I have seen where since men are active and commenting. Otherwise it’s just single women crying and cribbing how they can’t find anyone and how Christian men are scarce although it’s women population that’s less to men in the world this time.
Sometimes I think I'm called to be a celibate, because I'm not the kind of man bible teaches a man must be, and no girl even wanted me. However, I have so many struggles against the sexual sin( And so much losses).
I assume you are Christian, if not then this isn't for you.
Felipe, dear brother in Christ. Accept what I say not as harsh, unless necessary, but as a firm, gentle exhortation.
You do not have the privilege of saying what kind of man you are.
The ONLY One who has the right to define you is your Creator.
Who are you, creation, to go against God's word?
You are:
Capable: 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
Fully Equipped: 1 Corinthians 1:2-6
Valuable, Accepted, Chosen: 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 6:26; John 15:16
Are you going to look to yourself, or to God's word?
You don't have the right either, to accept that you aren't the kind of man the Bible teaches one ought to be. When you are commanded, you are to do it. I haven't even met you brother and I know that you are fully equipped for this battle. God's word has told me so. I know you are a new creation and being transformed into the very image of Christ. Stop. Stop saying you are something the Bible does not tell you that you are. You are a man of God if you are a Christian, so start acting like one. Start acting like who you are. I genuinely believe in you, I have to. And so shall anyone who has any respect for God’s word. You are not defined by struggles of your former ignorance (meaning anything you were before you met Christ) that is NOT who you are. He gave you a new identity, Praise God!
You already have claimed to have this identity if you call yourself a Christian, contradiction is an ugly color.
Side note: I truly appreciate you honesty, really I do. This isn’t a rebuke but just advice: What you put up here on the Internet is here forever; don’t tell the whole Internet world about your struggles, it could come back bad. And take this from me as a girl; most guys I have been interested in had absolutely no idea. So stop feeling sorry for yourself and start getting very picky about what girl you want. She will either be heaven or hell on the day you say, “I do”.
Hey! Excellent!
Amen
I do find it interesting, and believe part of the difficulty, from I've seen is that there is a growing movement within society that is determined to undermine religion and relegate God to nonexistence. Maybe this has always been the case but it has become more and more obvious to me. The further people get from God, the more absent he seems. One of my biggest problems with organized religion of any denomination is the apparent contradictions and hypocrisy. Pastors and priests and rabbi's etc who do not practice what they preach, who all appear to be about the money and entertainment and filling stadium sized seating venues. Dr. David Platt is an excellent example, he has a brilliant mind, is an excellent teacher but he doesnt practice what he preaches.
I dont believe you would catch Christ in such a church if he returned today. He'd be in a smaller more private, more intimate venue, a struggling church, with a struggling flock, in a storefront of in a home among His devoted. The funny thing about Gifts from God or The Holy Spirit, Gifts like singleness, or prophecy or talking in tongues is that they dont feel like Gifts, they dont seem to get us what we want from them, which is why we must die to the flesh before receiving them. Far to many people, Christians (so called) go along their way imposing their will upon God, praying for what they want and getting mad when they dont get it. The Lords Prayer tells us in its conclusion "Thine Will, Not Mine Be Done". We decide what we want, we convince ourselves that must be what God wants for us and we go about all our efforts to push and shove others to get it. SELF WILL vs God's Will. More and more this is the case, if you cant have a a baby, if you cant find a spouse, if you dont like the spouse youve got. People are willing to cause themselves all kinds of pain to get their way, to get that child to get that partner, to fill that God shaped hole.
So instead of praying to get, pray to offer yourself. This made a huge difference in my life. God I offer myself to thee...send me Lord, use me, crucify me so that I may be made empty, buried and resurrected as that new man, that new ceation. Help me to want for myself only what you would want for me. Help me to reject the demands of self and my ego.
I really desire to meet someone, get married, build a family. I know i have to wait but i haven't had a girlfriend in 14 years, ive been in depression for 12 of those years and when i finally met God i started to date again but no girlfriend, after i got saved i got closer to getting a girl but still nothing, everyone tells me that God will bring me the right one and i believe it, but not experiencing this affection means that i long for it, i want to see what im missing out, but i dont want a girl out of church, i want to wait until marriage, gave up on a girl because she didnt want to wait, so im so so lost on what to do. sometimes im like, God show me a littl mercy and just lt me date to be able to get practice in dating. Any advice would be appreciated
You don't want a girl from church?? If you are a Christian that's where you would find a Christian woman.
I think he means he doesn’t want girls that are outside of the church.
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Let me guess. - he’s MARRIED
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@@timothylee3260 ......you don't make any sense at all.
If you have a bible, and I hope you do, let me invite you to open with me to... lol EVERYTIME!
I have a bible but few pages left. I keep running out of toilet paper and just use pages from the Old Testament.
Hi Kemuel....Bible. With love x
Hi Leticia, I pray that you read & understood it first; then there will be no excuse when face to face with your Maker. With love x
Leticia Gormley what brings you onto a biblical based teaching ,to leave a comment like that . I have full faith one day you will come to know the full love of Jesus and I'm really sorry your going to have that sorrow in your heart that you Said something as vile as that . you will have to repent and you will be forgiven but I pray that you know who Jesus Christ is and that the Bible is the living word of God.God bless you .
Allow me to interpret, "I did not chose the single life, but I am going to tell you what it is to be a Christian single and how to do it....now get out of our Church, go serve somewhere else far away from us, and stop messing up the club we have here"
Huh?
Your response is a bit cynical. I don't know of a church who actively seeks to get rid of singles because they are ruining "the club they have going here". Just leave there if this is true. I guarantee you there are churches that will welcome you in and provide all sorts of opportunities to serve in a variety of ways!
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A submissive God fearing churchgoer is not less than OUR God we worship. All Christians are just coming from a different perspective with different knee-pads for prayer and devotion. I view domination and submission of THE LORD as puzzle pieces. Your Savior may have different shapes, smells and colors, but HE fits together to make something stronger and more pungent in his HOLY EYES. AMEN, so is the Spoken Word of the Prophet!
Brenda Vananna WOW bitch, you got me on that one!
What you said make zero sense. How can man be equal with God? The creation is not on a par with its creator! You are not equal with God. Only Jesus is God and can be said to be equal
Haha " it's better to marry than burn with passion " nothing like a long marriage to quench the fires of passion Lol JK
Incorrect suggest you seek out a series called Brokenness by Charles Stanley or read anything you can get your hands on buy Watchman Nee. we are to be crucified with Christ, buried and resurrected a new creation....a "New Man". Not just improved versions of ourselves. This can only be accomplished through the indwelling Holy Spirit.....
@@vinylmonster4907 accurate statement but i fail to see the connection with the silly joke i made
@@80sOGRE I failed to sere the humor apparently didn't recognize your comment as a joke.
@@vinylmonster4907 good joke / lame joke aside, i still don't see what your repley has to do with marriage.
On your other video about the trinity sounds confusing! Because the trinity is mystery and with our 3 lbs brain is hard to comprehend! i got the easiest and simplest and quick analogy! Ready? an egg!! thats it! An egg is an egg but has a shell has the white part and the yellow part! they all play a roll to make an egg but is an egg... with 3 parts!
I realise your comment was posted two years ago, but have you tried applying a different analogy to help you understand the trinity?
Father, Son & Holy Ghost are different to each other and have different roles but all three are God.
Water, ice & steam are different to each other and have different roles but all three are H2O.
STOP TRUST JEZUS!
Maybe this guy shouldn’t have gotten married
Why are married people the only ones “allowed” to have sex?? Married people have sex for lustful reasons not just to procreate. In most of my encounters, the marrieds act as tho they are better than the singles and love to rub in my face what I am missing and how amazing the sex is. WTH??? Also kind of hard to hear a message about this from a married person. Double standard and married people look down and have pity on singles. It makes me feel less of a person as if no one could love me enough to marry me like Hahahhaa you are a defect or something. My job kept me traveling a lot not much time to settle down. One guy was abusive. So I’m not allowed to enjoy the touch and pleasure from a man because that is reserved for the elitist marrieds. Sounds like discrimination to me.
Is sex a carnal or spiritual desire is the question?
You may find it hard to hear a message such as ‘singleness is a good gift’ being delivered from a married person, but what if they are speaking from experience in addition to what Paul the apostle proclaimed?
Do you have a preconception that most married people are having the best intimate relationship with their spouse every single day that they exist? If so, it may shock you that it’s not always the case.
Indeed, there are many married pastors who are accused of paying lip service to singles who want to be married and some of those pastors may come across as disingenuous, others are speaking from their years of being married and then having a ‘eureka’ moment on realising that there are downsides to being in a committed relationship with a fellow sinner.
fbzzzy You make a very good point! Both I guess. As I’m sure it is with the marrieds, perhaps.
istvanski no I don’t believe all is rainbows in married land. I have had the experiences of being looked down on for being single.
My question is why married people (happy or not) are allowed to have sex (carnal or spiritual desires, as mentioned by fbzzzy above) & a single person is not? What if I’m in a committed, loving & monogamous relationship?
denise331
I’m sorry that you’ve been looked down upon by married folk just because of your single status. It’s inexcusable. Why do some individuals do that? Perhaps it’s down to their own insecurities?
There has been a church culture of promoting marriage and family pursuits in favour of catering to singles & I’ve read many comments from singles complaining about singles groups and singles’ ministries for a variety of reasons. This situation needs to change.
It’s ok for singles to have desires for intimacy. I believe most of us have these desires and God will not punish us for having these desires as they may well be an indicator that the gift of singleness may not be for the individual experiencing those desires (apologies for sounding obvious at this point). Knowing how to control and execute these desires is the issue here. As you are aware, the Bible explains that sexual relationships are to be kept within the confines of one man and one woman who are both married to each other. Extra marital affairs are forbidden due to the possible psychological harm that may ensue. Even masturbation is forbidden as such an act may develop into a habit, which may leave the onanist feeling emotionally empty and de-sensitised to the prospect of having real sex with a loving partner (spouse).
Marriage is a serious, God ordained institution, alas it has also become an institution which the state (government) has meddled with, partly resulting in the ever growing rates of divorce. Biblically speaking there are three reasons permitting a marriage to end; adultery, abandonment and death. Most governments have decided to include many other reasons permitting divorce which has mocked the sanctity of marriage.
Apologies for wavering slightly off topic in my last paragraph, but this was intended to highlight the spiritual importance of marriage.
In conclusion, God should be at the centre of a marriage, and He does not prohibit the execution of those desires within a marriage however, acting on those desires outside of a marriage results in emotionally painful sin.
did your God not say to Adam man shouldn't be alone and made eve then Jesus comes along and wants you to be single , well as usual the bible contradicts itself .
Paradox.
Yep thats the thing about religion its very contradictory people deserve better than this.
Well, yes you are correct. However, Adam was an individual. He wanted a partner and God gave him one. Some people choose not to have a spouse (few people), but again they are different than Adam. Still these people are not alone. They have friends, family, and pets. This is not the bible contracting itself. It's common sense.
So Adam didn't talk to the multitudes of animals , the bible says Adam named and walked with the animals , so Adam has God,a whole world of pets and they all live in paradise but and heres the kicker it wasn't enough for Adam oh no he wanted a like minded individual so he gets eve , now as individuals on earth we dont get any of what Adam got didn't make the same mistake but we burn forever? Where is the common sense?.
ross Bambery We have broken God's law. In doing so we get the consequences, yes God's prison yes Hell. However, God wants to save those who come to Him with a repentant heart and ask for mercy. Those who believe in Jesus and trust in Him. Salvation is a gift of God. A gift none of us deserve. Please think about this.
It's probably best to forget that junk about Jesus and bibles and just go out and have a pleasant life. Let the christers pay for their own sins. Who cares? That last christian nut case?? first thing he asked me: "Will you fuck me?" WOW, was I surprised. I asked him, "why do you think I'm gay?" ...Answer: "It's the way you pray and cut the cheese at the same time". AMEN on that one. There is sin just running everywhere.
You all are crazy.