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Finding Joy in Singleness: Embracing God's Design

Discover insights from Genesis 2:18 and 1 Corinthians 7:26 about the benefits of being single. Explore the advantages of serving the Lord without distractions and focusing on pleasing Him. Learn how our relationship with Christ is the ultimate bond and why it's important to not compromise godly principles for marriage. Find encouragement in serving and making disciples for the ultimate relationship.

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Finding Joy in Singleness: Embracing God's Design

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  1. Not Good To Be Alone? (Gen. 2:18)

  2. Not Good To Be Alone? (Gen. 2:18) Good for man to be as he is? (I Corinthians 7:26)

  3. Godly Insight I Corinthians 7: 25-40 In Being Single

  4. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26)

  5. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26) • Tribulations of the flesh – be spared (v.28)

  6. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26) • Tribulations of the flesh – be spared (v.28) • Free from cares – focused upon pleasing the Lord – not a mate – not divided - (v. 32-34)

  7. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26) • Tribulations of the flesh – be spared (v.28) • Free from cares – focused upon pleasing the Lord – not a mate – not divided - (v. 32-34) • Profit – attend upon the Lord without distraction (v . 35)

  8. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26) • Tribulations of the flesh – be spared (v.28) • Free from cares – focused upon pleasing the Lord – not a mate – not divided - (v. 32-34) • Profit – attend upon the Lord without distraction (v . 35) • No sin in marrying – but in such times one does better in not marrying (v. 38).

  9. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26) • Tribulations of the flesh – be spared (v.28) • Free from cares – focused upon pleasing the Lord – not a mate – not divided - (v. 32-34) • Profit – attend upon the Lord without distraction (v . 35) • No sin in marrying – but in such times one does better in not marrying (v. 38).

  10. When Singleness Is Better…I Cor. 7:38 • Times of “distress” – necessities that cannot be avoided (v.26) • Tribulations of the flesh – be spared (v.28) • Free from cares – focused upon pleasing the Lord – not a mate – not divided - (v. 32-34) • Profit – attend upon the Lord without distraction (v . 35) • No sin in marrying – but in such times one does better in not marrying (v. 38). But Are you Happier?

  11. Insight for Singles… • Focus upon pleasing the Lord – Serving the Lord (I Cor. 7:8, 2 Cor. 11:3, 2 Cor. 12:10)

  12. Insight for Singles… • Focus upon pleasing the Lord – Serving the Lord (I Cor. 7:8, 2 Cor. 11:3, 2 Cor. 12:10) • Our relationship with Christ is the ultimate relationship – will outlast marriage ( I Cor. 7: 28-31, Matt. 22:30)

  13. Insight for Singles… • Focus upon pleasing the Lord – Serving the Lord (I Cor. 7:8, 2 Cor. 11:3, 2 Cor. 12:10) • Our relationship with Christ is the ultimate relationship – will outlast marriage ( I Cor. 7: 28-31, Matt. 22:30) • Never compromise godly principles for marriage ( 2 Tim. 2:22)

  14. Insight for Singles… • Focus upon pleasing the Lord – Serving the Lord (I Cor. 7:8, 2 Cor. 11:3, 2 Cor. 12:10) • Our relationship with Christ is the ultimate relationship – will outlast marriage ( I Cor. 7: 28-31, Matt. 22:30) • Never compromise godly principles for marriage ( 2 Tim. 2:22) • Focus in the times of singleness upon service, not despair! – busy in making disciples for the ultimate relationship (Isa. 56:3-5, Matt. 19:12, Gen. 1:28, Matt. 28:19, Rev. 19:6-8)

  15. Not Good To Be Alone? (Gen. 2:18) Good for man to be as he is? (I Corinthians 7:26)

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