1 is Not the Loneliest Number

Some Initial Truths

• Marriage isn’t mandatory nor it is for everyone
• Marriage is the best option for many
• Singleness is the best option for some
• Nothing wrong with being single
• Being single is a gift from God
• Being single has its advantages

It’s Better to Remain Single Than..

• To marry an unbeliever
• To marry someone who will hinder your spiritual growth
• To marry for the wrong reason or motive
• To marry without being willing to give ourselves to another completely

It’s Better to Marry If…

• Our lives would be more complete with a mate
• God leads us to someone we love and who loves us
• We are confident that our relationship will illustrate Christ’s love for the Church
• We are willing to spend the remainder of our days giving more than receiving.

The Value of Being Single

• You can be single minded
• You have fewer distractions
• You have fewer troubles
• You have fewer concerns

How Should I View My Life?

• Find your identity in Christ
• Find your significance in Christ
• Find your purpose in Christ

What Should I Be Doing?

• Be content - Find your satisfaction & delight in Jesus first
• Be working on yourself
• Be patient in God’s perfect timing
• Be careful of sexual temptation & settling for just anyone
• Be joyful where God has you
• Be growing in your walk with the Lord and as a person
• Be serving the Church and others

Whether married or single, Christ must be

my greatest priority.