Debbie Maken: What kind of eunech are you?

[Pilgrim]

Singles:
[ESV]1 Cor 7:32-35[/ESV]

I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided. And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit. But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband. I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord.

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Whether your singleness is temporary/undesired or permanent/given the gift of singleness, you're a most valuable asset to Christ's Church in your current situation. Be encouraged that your supreme and single devotion may be fully to the Lord Jesus Christ, and watch such a life explode outward to those whom you're around, stirring their hearts to be like Christ as they see your example.

Young:
[ESV]1 Timothy 4:12[/ESV]

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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Though this passage is directled particularly to a young pastor, its application is very much for you as well. Be encouraged that, even though you're young, you're still looked to as an example by young and old alike. Let your youth be a testimony to the the saving grace of God, and that He alone is able to give spiritual wisdom in abundance, despite age \"limits\".

Be certain that you are loved, appreciated, cherished, and needed in Christ's church. Blessings to each of you this Lord's Day.

Don't let Debbie Maken see this or the reply will be "Sooo What kind of eunuch are you?"

 

[Davidius]

Don't let Debbie Maken see this or the reply will be "Sooo What kind of eunuch are you?"

As a young adult who knows lots of other young Christian adults and how they feel about marriage and the family, I think Debbie has a lot of good things to say.

 

[Pilgrim]

As a young adult who knows lots of other young Christian adults and how they feel about marriage and the family, I think Debbie has a lot of good things to say.

I agree. I was primarily referring to her sometimes abrasive style. Unfortunately I fear it turns off some of those who most need to hear that message and get serious about getting married.

 

[Davidius]

I agree. I was primarily referring to her sometimes abrasive style. Unfortunately I fear it turns off some of those who most need to hear that message and get serious about getting married.

I've never gotten to listen to any of her stuff (have only read an article or two). Does she need to tone it down?

I just wish we still lived in a time when Christians took the concept of "undue delay of marriage" seriously.

 

[Davidius]

Sorry about that, Josh. Thanks for splitting the thread.

 

[Theoretical]

For Reference:

http://www.stannespublichouse.com/ontap/2007/index.php

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