Don’t Tie the Knot Until…
Read 1 Corinthians 7:28
Today’s Truth
When we’re single, we think marriage will fix our problems. But could it just be the idea of marriage we love? Dreaming together is easy. The idea of creating a new life sounds exciting. But in reality, “till death do us part” is tough!
In 1 Corinthians 7:28, the apostle Paul encourages church members to stay single if they can because “those who marry will face many troubles in this life.” Marriage is good, but if you’re not called to it, singleness is better.
Marriage is more than sex without sinning, paying bills, running errands, and playing house. Marriage is a responsibility where each spouse seeks to serve the other.
Discussion Questions
- If you are married, what were the reasons you wanted to marry your spouse? How have your feelings about marriage changed over time?
- If you are single and thinking about marriage, what are your reasons? Are you able to give the very things you want to get from a spouse?
Application
There’s nothing wrong with getting married. Marriage is a gift from God (Proverbs 18:22). But one of the best questions we can ask before tying the knot is this: “Is my goal to get something or to give something because Jesus gave for me?” If we’re seeing marriage as a way to get something for ourselves, we're not ready for the sacrifice marriage requires.
