How Can an Unmarried Best Live His Life as a Christian?

3/15/2019 33 Comments

How to be Single According to Christ

 To be a Christian is to abide by the teachings and laws of the Lord Jesus Christ. As Christ is the Lord, the Christians are His followers, or servants; and every servant’s ultimate aim is to please his Lord, or Master. 

 To live as a Christian is to live by the words of Christ. But who has the greater capability to do this, the married or the unmarried? Between the two, who has the better opportunity to serve the Lord without distraction? 

 I CORINTHIANS 7:32-35 says,
32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. 34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. 35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. 
The Bible points out the significant differences between the married and the unmarried in terms of serving the Lord. St. Paul said that the unmarried cares for the things that belong to the Lord and on the things that will please the Lord. That means that his top priority is how he could be pleasing in the sight of the Lord. He delights in doing things that are in accordance to His will; and his joy is not on material things like riches and luxuries but in fulfilling the Lord’s teachings. 

 A married man, on the other hand, cares for the things of the world, and on how he may please his wife. He worries about the day-to-day needs of his family. His thoughts are preoccupied in thinking of ways on how he could earn more for his family’s needs like food and shelter, for the monthly electric and water bills, for the milk and diaper of his babies, and all the other things that would please his wife. So he gives her all the material things she desires, he yields to her whims, and he sees to it that before he makes any decision, or before he does anything, he asks first for her opinion and consent because he doesn’t want to displease her. 

 Apparently, being married becomes a distraction and a hindrance to one’s service to the Lord. And it is obvious that the unmarried person is in a better position to serve the Lord and to live a life expected of a Christian. And since he is single, his decisions and actions are not dependent on anybody else, and he doesn’t have to please anybody except the Lord. Leading a solitary life gives a person the chance to care for the Lord and for the things of the Lord only. 

 Allow me to use myself as an example. I am unmarried; I live a solitary life. Because of my situation, I am able to care only for the things of the Lord, and I am able to do things which could please Him. I care for the brethren; I care for His teachings; I care for the preaching of the Gospel. My cares and concerns, and my preoccupations are all directed towards doing things that would please the Lord. And definitely, I wouldn’t be able also to perform all the tasks that rest on my shoulders now if I am married, or if I am a family man. My time and attention would surely be divided and I wouldn’t be able to do my duties to God and to the brethren as faithfully as I should. But because I am single, I am able to devote all my time to care for the things of the Lord. 

 While it is true that a married person can also serve the Lord but with certain constraints and limitations; he couldn’t give his hundred percent because there are distractions and cares of being married that hinder him. 

 Therefore, it is more convenient to serve the Lord if the person is unmarried because he is free from all kinds of distractions and cares of this world which are often experienced by those who are married. Besides, to be single gives a person more opportunities to do things that would please the Lord, like paying attention to His teachings and doing charitable works that would benefit other people. And for me, spending one’s life in pleasing the Lord is the best way to live a Christian life.

Mr. Controversy

33 comments:

  1. Enzo CruzMarch 15, 2019 at 10:08 PM

    To God be the Glory!:)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 16, 2019 at 2:25 AM

    Yes I agree, I myself while still in the indoctrination period i have to tell alibis when going late. But now it's okay THANKS BE TO GOD

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  3. dindo0510March 16, 2019 at 3:30 AM

    better to be single.

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  4. Bethea DMarch 16, 2019 at 5:23 AM

    Another fruitful blog from Mr. Controversy! Amazingly good and knowledgeable! Thanks be to God!

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  5. UnknownMarch 16, 2019 at 5:58 AM

    😊❤❤

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  6. AllforthegloryofGodMarch 16, 2019 at 6:16 AM

    Spending your life for the lord is the best thing to do... Amen to that

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  7. UnknownMarch 16, 2019 at 6:19 AM

    Salamat sa Dios sa liwanag!

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  8. Green ReaderMarch 16, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    Blessedunmarried!

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  9. UnknownMarch 16, 2019 at 6:30 AM

    To God be the Glory!😊

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  10. UnknownMarch 16, 2019 at 6:36 PM

    Salamat po sa Dios...

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  11. UnknownMarch 16, 2019 at 7:14 PM

    There is time for everything on earth and serving the Lord being single is the best time to be serving the Lord...

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  12. UnknownMarch 16, 2019 at 7:16 PM

    Why worry without a spouse? Is not true that Jesus Christ was married to the true Church?..the Church of God!

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  13. UnknownMarch 17, 2019 at 2:03 AM

    To God be the glory :)

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  14. Monick C.March 17, 2019 at 5:42 AM

    amen.

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  15. UnknownMarch 17, 2019 at 4:32 PM

    #ChristianSingles

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  16. Renato Luna JrMarch 17, 2019 at 4:51 PM

    TO GOD BE THE GLORY, AMEN!!!

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  17. JackelynMarch 17, 2019 at 9:28 PM

    Mas maganda talaga maglingkod ng walang abala.. Mas focus sa paglilingkod

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  18. SonnyMarch 17, 2019 at 10:37 PM

    very biblical and full of substance. Thanks be to God.

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  19. Assereth0416March 18, 2019 at 4:28 AM

    An answered prayer... Thanks be to God! 😊❤❤

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  20. UnknownMarch 18, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    "spending one’s life in pleasing the Lord is the best way to live a Christian life." I love that. 😍😍😍
    So relatable. 😍

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  21. Chris NiveroMarch 18, 2019 at 1:45 PM

    Another timely and controversial issue by Mr.controversy himself,Bro Eli Soriano!
    To God be the Glory!

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  22. LolongpigadoMarch 18, 2019 at 9:01 PM

    Thank You Lord for giving us this opportunity in this Last Day to have this dedicated and selfless PREACHER to shed the light on us for us (The Whole World) to see clearly your true righteousness that have been hidden for so long.

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  23. randzgonz02March 19, 2019 at 1:05 PM

    Perfect advice or doctrine for unmarried or youth like me. :)
    Thanks be to God for the wisdom!

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  24. UnknownMarch 22, 2019 at 12:40 PM

    very informative

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  25. fermin the verminMarch 26, 2019 at 11:50 AM

    With so many beautiful women in this world🙂 yeah I know sometimes it's really a struggle to remain single, but after reading this, I think I'll just stay as a bachelor.😎👊

    Thanks to GOD Mr. Controversyextraordinary for this post and for the guidance.💖

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  26. Happy LeketeyMarch 28, 2019 at 3:23 AM

    Thanks be to God

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  27. UnknownMarch 29, 2019 at 10:19 AM

    Salamat po sa Dios😊😇

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  28. Maria Margarita HongsakulaJune 11, 2019 at 7:54 PM

    This may just be the ultimate paradox...Assuming that only married people will have sex...how can we sustain population if everyone remains single to serve the Lord without worldly distractions? How can we have more single people is nobody marries the opposite sex?

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  29. UnknownSeptember 1, 2019 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks be to God ❤❤❤

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  30. FaithDecember 10, 2019 at 9:25 PM

    Amen

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  31. FaithDecember 10, 2019 at 9:25 PM

    Amen.

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  32. UnknownMay 30, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    Being single is better. Like Jesus and Paul. Thanks be to God

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  33. NobodyDecember 11, 2021 at 9:23 PM

    mabuti! salamat po sa Dios!

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