Question of the Week: Is it good to stay unmarried?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Is it good to stay unmarried? Video: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World Get Equipped: Already Gone Blog Highlights News to Note Quick Look After Eden Answers ... with Ken Ham Q: Is it good to stay unmarried? A: When God created man, He said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him" (Genesis 2:18). But the Apostle Paul wrote about being single, "I wish that all men were even as I myself . . . I say to the unmarried and to the widows: it is good for them if they remain even as I am" (1 Corinthians 7:7–8). There is more to consider here than just marriage. Paul explains that being unattached is better for a Christian so "that you may serve the Lord without distraction." Paul's entire life was absorbed by service to the Lord. It would have been difficult for Paul to have been an undistracted husband and father with his calling. While we're told to "be fruitful and multiply" in Genesis 1:28, it is also a high calling, albeit not for everyone, to serve the Lord continually, as Anna was able to once she was widowed (Luke 2:36–37). Continue reading about God's gifts of marriage and singleness to learn more. Get Equipped Already Gone book Whether you're married or not, you need to be aware of this shocking data. The next generation is calling it quits on the traditional church. And it's not just happening on the nominal fringe; it's at the core of the faith. Find out why they're leaving and how you can help stop the exodus. Also available on DVD, audio book, ebook, and video download. News to Note Quick Look Monkey see, monkey do: Psychologists say observations of chimpanzee and orangutan behavior in zoos support the primates' evolutionary relationship to people. Brilliant doctor doesn't understand?: Creationist doctor's understanding of science and ethics is called into question. Jurassic ink: Jurassic squid's ink is chemically identical to melanin in modern cuttlefish. Tectonic times: Smithsonian's account of tectonic history is significantly short-sighted. After Eden Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Top Five Myths about Evolution, No. 1 (It Fits the Bible) Top Five Myths about Evolution, No. 2 (All Scientists Agree) Top five myths about evolution, No. 3 (Antibiotic Resistance) Top Five Myths about Evolution, No. 4 (Natural Selection) Top Five Myths about Evolution, No. 5 (Leftovers)	This Week . . . Feedback: Prejudiced about "Race" and the Creation Museum (May 25) 1.5 Some Consequences (May 24) Archaeology and the Bible (May 23) Contradictions: Marriage—Good or Bad? (May 22) The "Disease" of Millions of Years (May 21) Handling Stress (May 20) Video On Demand Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World Watch Video (Part 4) Blog Highlights Ken Ham: All Museum Tickets Now Valid for Two Days! Ken Ham: A New Translation to Allow for Evolution and Millions of Years? Ken Ham: You Are an Ape! Pray for AiG Please ask God to grant wisdom to AiG's board and leadership team. Read the May update to stay current on other requests and praises. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Ken Ham - Foundations (12-part DVD series) Counterfeit Counseling AiG Job Opportunities Network Systems Security Engineer Warehouse Specialist See more jobs Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Creation Museum See all networks
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