God Has Called You to Marriage IF These 5 Bible Verses Apply to You

What does the Bible say about being called to marriage or singleness? How can you know if God wants you to get married one day or stay single? Here are 5 Bible verses about the call to get married rather than remaining single.
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[@Chewy725]

I definitely do NOT feel joyful about being perpetually single!!!!! 😭

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

pursuing marriage would be biblical then as long as you are doing it with pure motives :)

[@Olivia84818]

Me: “God can you send me a signed about the prayer I ask about having a husband” My timeline: here’s a video that was uploaded 10 mins ago

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

lol, nice!

[@T12321]

0:08 If your only reason for remaining single is religious duty, 1 Tim 4:1-5 says you should pursue marriage 2:10 If a commitment to singleness will tempt you to abandon your commitment to Christ, 1 Tim 5:9-12 says you should pursue marriage 4:42 If neglecting the ministry of marriage will lead you into idleness, 1 Tim 5:13-15 says you should pursue marriage 6:38 If remaining single is not a joyful sacrifice you are happy and willing to offer, 1 Corin 7:36 says you should pursue marriage 9:50 If you have a strong sexual desire that you struggle to control, 1 Corin 7:2-9 says you should pursue marriage Thanks Mark

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@mariahconklin4150]

Wow Mark, as I quit my toxic job today I realized that the last thing on my mind is marriage. My inner child healing is so much more important and the career choice I want to pursue is more important right now. I need to pursue God. The book of Romans opened my eyes.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Mariah! Romans is amazing!

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

God calls you to be a deciple, reach the lost, accept his son Jesus, and lastly, be OBEDIANT to his word , OBAY Gods word, you are called to Obay the word , marriage is a choice, not a calling

[@rubesdiiaz2667]

There’s a pastor name Michael Todd, here on KZbin as well he gives really great healing classes, they’re called “Forgiveness University” they helped me heal a lot from things I’ve dealt with my whole life. I’m sure they’ll be a blessing to ur life like they have been mine! God is great !

[@joelanturk6280]

@@rubesdiiaz2667 Umm... No.

[@rubesdiiaz2667]

@@joelanturk6280 no what? You don’t think forgiveness has to do with healing?

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

God can see things we can’t see. We see dead ends, no way out. We can’t break this addiction, the medical report is not good, it’s not possible. We’re natural, but God is supernatural. He can part Red Seas; He can heal sick bodies. He can cause contracts, opportunities, and good breaks to come to you. This doesn’t happen if you’re striving, trying to do it on your own. It happens when you’re abiding, trusting Him, not stressed, not worried, but relaxed, knowing that He’s in control.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@pumuckl9054]

True! Be blessed and encouraged: GOD answers prayers! For HIS Glory and our benefit

[@vitaliiukraine4662]

@@BruceJC75 me too..especially when you are against vaccine mandates and in our country these now required for everyone if you want work and have social life

[@earnold1896]

@@BruceJC75.... agree about the nonsense prosperity gospel especially in America I see and yeah things are going to get 1000 percent worse so to speak as we know from scripture. Hang in there. You never know what is around the corner (from the Lord).

[@FaithWilsonWorship]

Thanks for this reminder. I often feel like wanting to be married makes me a less strong Christian. I am content that God is enough, yet I still desire marriage. It's hard sometimes. But good to know God made marriage and it's a good gift and a ministry too. I was beginning to get bitter in my singleness. I pray that I would grow closer to God in whatever he has for me, even and especially in marriage one day.

[@KP-lw1oi]

you are same like me....You feel exactly like me, feeling of wanting to marry is not a bad thing, infact marriage is a institution which was started by God himself at eden, so dont hate urself when u feel to marry... Its a gift of God... enjoy it with the blessing of God...don't heed devil's advice.... #praisetheLord

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@Brian6587]

Great video Mark! Your videos are always a blessing! I have a crush on a coworker who unfortunately isn''t a born again believer. It's been difficult as every bit of me wanted to pursue a relationship with her as I love her as a person and her personality so much . I unfortunately didn't feel it was the Lord's will however as I didn't want to be unequally yoked and worried about the consequences of dating a coworker. I work in accounting at a local courthouse and by an act of providence God recently had her move to a position with a higher courthouse across the street. I have to believe this was God's way of putting some distance. I do believe the Lord is calling me to marriage but there are some areas of sin and growth in my relationship with the Lord that I strongly believe He wants me to work with him on first. I wouldn't want to dishonor such a beautiful gift that the Lord would have in store. May God grant wisdom to those in the season of singleness.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, keep pursuing the Lord in Christ and he will guide you (John 15:5)

[@gersonemmanuelsantosfernan9237]

I don't want to give up I want to fight, but it's so hard when you been rejected so many times.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Perhaps ask someone close to you if there is anything you are doing that is off putting. Keep seeking the Lord, he will make his will clear to you.

[@gersonemmanuelsantosfernan9237]

Hey Mark, yes I ask, and the conclussion is that I am a true and lovely friend, and that's my problem every woman look at me as a good friend.

[@yhygiam8648]

@@gersonemmanuelsantosfernan9237 probably, you are surrounded by the wrong women. Ask God for discernment and wisdom to accept the type of woman He wants you to marry. Sometimes, the standards we have for the right partner are more fantasy than reality. I'm not specifying that this is your situation, but based on my previous relationships, I would recommend keeping praying and fasting because God will definitely let you know when you should pursue even a friendship with a woman you are interested in.

[@gersonemmanuelsantosfernan9237]

@@yhygiam8648 thank you for your kind words.

[@ashleydowney1222]

I feel that way. I have been rejected 15 times. It has been hard especially since I currently like this guy in young adult group. I have liked him for two years. The only reason that I haven't told him that is because I am afraid that he won't like me back. I am 29 and I get tired of being single. Every guy who has turned me down only saw me as a friend. And so I have settled in the past.

[@ceesevenhundred]

Brother Mark, GOD bless you and yours! GOD is absolutely good, and generous, for HIS mercy endureth forever.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, God is good! May he bless you too!

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@rachelsharp7495]

The timing of this video is pretty funny lol. I've been single since 2017. I got saved in 2018 and for the first couple years I really enjoyed being single. Did a lot of growing, healing and what not. Around this time last year I realized I really wanna be married. I have been praying and eventually got into online dating and it just has stunk so much. I get so frustrated and discouraged. I told myseld the other day I'm going to stop looking and stop trying. I'm having a hard time. Please pray for me and for my future husband. I believe God has someone for me, it's hard being so alone all the time.

[@apologeticministry]

God is your husband as well , he will provide giving you the desires of your heart ❤. He will bring your spouse in due time but for now your His no one else's.

[@deandrarobinson2156]

I pray that God will show you your husband at the proper time. Don't worry God hears your prayers!!!

[@prettymphilembatha414]

Dont b despondent God likes to prepare the best okay. Preparation, patience and contentment is the key

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless as you seek the Lord's will Rachel!

[@earnold1896]

@Rachel. Online dating is the pits. My son looked briefly at online dating and those who ticked ' christian' were women into tattoos, smoking, drinking, talking dirty and had previous partners and kids. He got off there fast. He's single and just gets on with his job, the gym, and being with us family. We are praying he will meet miss right. He is 38. He had a relationship with a stunning much younger girl but he finished it as she became untrustworthy.

[@The300savage]

Well, I guess all four apply to me. And I want so bad to have a family and a wife and I want to be a loving husband . The problem is that I'm 54 and unless there is some lady that I already know the market isn';t very good for guys my age. It's very depressing and some times I have to work over a box of Kleenex . I see happy people , friends and strangers and it's really hard to keep a smiley face most days. Living in a rural area doesn't help much either. I haven't given up but the thought has occurred to me.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I hear many women your age say the same thing . . . there certainly are people your age out there. Online dating might help you find them

[@jeskahaley9616]

I agree try online dating! Maybe the wants you to move? It is true I know many older single women.

[@kathrynkanyi7641]

The Lord will provide for you a blessed woman

[@The300savage]

Thanks. I'm actually trying the online stuff now. Have been for about 10 months. I took a bit of time writing my description, checked it twice etc. Described the type of lady I wanted to meet. Included pictures of myself. Well, so far I've met exactly one woman. She neglected to tell me that she was a lot younger in the pictures she posted, was about 75 pounds lighter in the pictures, claimed to not smoke but puffed three cigs and sucked a vape dry in fifteen minutes and the biggest thing was she had no teeth. She just forgot to mention that in the pictures she still had her teeth but the pics were years old. It's comical but why do people misrepresent themselves if they are trying to meet a good companion? I'm too old for the kids games. @@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger

[@abigailgarcia8815]

Waiting in the lord...

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@DanteWesker612]

Every single one of those verses hit me in the heart, especially that last one. This video was a big eye opener for me. So I now realize that God has called me to pursue marriage. And in the name and spirit of Christ, that is what I'm gonna do. The only reason I have stayed single for most of my life is because my dad has been pressuring me into getting a girlfriend ever since I was in high school. And remembering that my parents divorced because of the fact that they weren't ready to have a child gave me all the more reason to bide my time

[@brigetmwatha5236]

This video is timely I was just thinking about how some people literally talk others out of marriage. There are video here on KZbin where some men make justifications against marriage

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, singleness and marriage are both gifts from God (1 Corinthians 7:7 )

[@SecretplaceintheGlory]

Wow. This was so encouraging. In so many ways and not just in the context of marriage. The bit about cheerful giving and joyful sacrifice really hit home. Thank you. God Bless.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful!

[@jesuschristaboveallcreation]

Mark..i think God called me to be single ever since I was young

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

singleness is a gift too! But if you are sad about it perhaps you are not called to singleness. Paul was happy to be single. 1 Corinthians 7:7

[@jesuschristaboveallcreation]

My strength is my alone time

[@jesuschristaboveallcreation]

I'm excited about it but I was also brainwashed

[@kingdomoflightministries5702]

Yet Another Sign Yess Lord Gloryy❤🙌🏽 Miracles Signs And Wonders Gloryyy Be To God Hallelujah Hallelujah

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@omnitone]

4. and 5. applies to me 100%. if i forced myself to be single i would burn to a crisp. i doubt god wants me to be bacon ;-;

[@ILLRICARDO]

I really feel that the Bible is not accessible for someone like me, who has ADHD, dyslexia and Autism, and no matter how hard I try to read, I just end up failing and getting frustrated with my self and walking away depressed. I have been trying all my life I failing to be able to read and understand the Bible.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

perhaps listening to someone read it would be helpful. Many Bible apps have free audio. Other than that, perhaps find and easy to listen to preacher who can help explain it to you. Not everyone has the same gifs. Seek someone with the ability to help you where you are lacking. Many online resources out there

[@SecretplaceintheGlory]

Also you may want to seek deliverance for some of these issues. Four Corners Free may be helpful or Above ans Beyond Counseling.

[@av3443]

Like the previous comment find a audio version or a trustworthy pastor who teaches online. The KZbin channel REAL Bible Believers has some verse by verse videos on Genesis and the pastor also draws on a whiteboard. Perhaps you are a more visual learner. Link to the first video is below. Hopefully you find it useful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpjGdaagrb-Lfa8

[@rrnn6472]

I agree with the other comments (former special ed. teacher) - try a multisensory approach! I recommend viewing Chuck Smith's videos, as his method is to go through a book at a time. He also provides commentary. You may also want to get a Bible reading plan, that's not in sequence with the Bible, but rather chronological. Or consider a plan where Old and New Testament books are read the same day. Most importantly, ask God to reveal Himself as you read! You'll be enlightened.

[@opeomobolanle9876]

Tell the Holy Spirit to enlighten you and open your heart while you read the Bible, you'll definitely be fine.

[@JesseGeeTorres]

There’s this one young lady I really like …. Even though her bizzare mega Spanish church doesn’t agree with dating or even marring someone from a different church I still can’t quite fully move on… I’ve completely stopped talking to her on many occasions as I “got my answer” after bravely ‘shooting my shot’ but We just still end up talking. Talking to her at work is amazing… She’s one of the only few if not only person I can have deep theological talks about. During our breaks, sometimes lunch. But just friends …. (Which is fine, i would say perfect cause that’s a GREAT foundation and i wouldn’t want it any other way lol but) I know nothing is impossible with God, maybe things can change & she will suddenly want to go to my church to get to know them or something, maybe even vise versa idk…. maybe it won’t change…. Idk. Still gotta have faith & trust God tho. she’s daily involved in her church & madly in love with it and I am also greatly involved in my small home church. But she’s different for sure. I feel like the Lord is telling me I can still learn so many things through our exchanges at work and still develop some maturities to still ‘be a light’ to the body and learn how to behave and be okay with “we won’t end up together but can still be friends ??” When I think about singleness I think I can do this. I believe it’s for me, but then I think about her and I just can’t help myself. I ask God constantly to bring out all my idols in place for God but…. It’s weird man… I’m not asking for any answers. I know that in the end we can only be satisfied with Jesus Christ. And we cannot have any idols in our lives… But if I’m being perfectly honest… Even though I was very much contempt with singleness for almost my entire Christian walk, I feel like I have been idol in my singless lately, and if I’m being perfectly honest again. Like the video said, Sometimes I feel like guiding her, being the head under Jesus. Helping her fall in love more with Jesus & just being in complete awe of Him, and doing life. sounds like an amazing ministry man ….it still brings me a lot of pain when I think about this… Oh well I guess, All I ask for is prayers for wisdom, knowledge, & strength for these trials. disciple maybe too I guess aha. . *sigh* Thank you

[@JesseGeeTorres]

@@BruceJC75 facts bro, thank you 🙏🏼

[@eveedmond4450]

I wonder if disappointments are good enough reasons why someone would choose not to pursue marriage or talk themselves into staying single because it feels like being single could be the life the Lord has for them.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Past wounds are not a good reason to be single. Of course we need healing but biblically singleness should be pursued to focus on God and not to run from love

[@isaachaze6321]

The last one got me.. I guess I’m supposed to get married

[@itsnunu1966]

Thank you so much Mark. This provided me with clarity concerning marriage and singleness and where God is personally leading me.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad!

[@Lafilledlapluie]

Definitely called to be single ❤️❤️

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Nice! Singleness is a gift for those with that calling!

[@marisamarino7596]

This is good. However, myself, and a few women I know are all in our 40's and never married. All of us would like to be married, but it has been difficult meeting men who are on fire for Jesus. This does seem to be a pattern in the church. Or a lot of the men I meet that are single have major social issues or are on the Autism spectrum. I am of the mind that God can and will put people together in all sorts of ways. I personally have never received a personal promise from the Lord saying I would be married. It is my desire to be married... but I am still waiting at 43 years old. This seems like a long time to me. Yowza!!

[@biancabrown5996]

Pray and fast. Aslo, pray for men many are in false religions or have some sort of strongholds.

[@joshuagoshton2513]

Powerful powerful word from the lord thanks brotha this has blessed me

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless Joshua!

[@ruth532]

Thanks so much for this video. It made much more Clear to me persuing marriage. I'm waiting for my man sent from God..

[@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing]

I definitely have strong sexual desires and urges too, so I know that God wants me to get married and become a dad since procreation is the point of marriage, and of course God created sex solely for marriage.

[@andrewnkunda7]

Procreation is not the only point of marriage…what happens when a couple has had all their kids ? Grandparents don’t have sex ? It is a way of maintaining closeness between husband and wife and as he said, God gave it as an expression of love - a gift He has given us for a couple’s enjoyment.

[@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing]

@@andrewnkunda7 I agree, though I didn’t say that procreation was the *only* purpose for *sex,* I said that it was the point of *marriage,* and I think those two are technically different, but I appreciate your input.

[@andrewnkunda7]

@@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing ok...but w3e still don't understand each other. you still say procreation is the point of marriage, forgive me if I was off, but many childless marriages (or marriages of people who already had grown children from before, living on their own) have been immensly important to the work of God as well as served the two in their designated need for companionship in life, business, etc., as well as serve to help create the basic building block of unity among a group/groups of people. Procreation is just one of the great things we get in marriage . ....unless I still don't understand .

[@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing]

@@andrewnkunda7 Exactly, they aren’t all the same, it’s just an important aspect from God’s will for marriage itself, I understand not all married couples raise families together as they might’ve already done so from previous marriages, among other reasons.

[@andrewnkunda7]

@@JacobMKeeneAKADrPepperKing ok, Doc.

[@jeshjesher2525]

Spot on. Thanks for the video. :)

[@ezrascott8193]

i've been wondering about this, even though i'm very young, never watched this guy but this found its way into my timeline. praise God

[@AMissTries]

This was incredibly helpful

[@reallee2]

As usual, this video is timely. Discovering your site was a Godsend for me. Thanks for the Word!

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@michaelnabi242]

Thank You Brother Mark!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

My pleasure! God bless!

[@jannettawilliams6902]

AND I'M HAPPY THE WAY THINGS ARE OKAY MARK 👋

[@malubasic2267]

Thank you Mark 😊

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

You are very welcome! All glory to God!

[@kevinestrada977]

I like a girl from my church. In one dream, I saw her the Bible verses 1 Samuel 25:39 & 1 Samuel 25:42. In another dream, I saw her and the Bible verse 2 Samuel 11:27. In another dream, I saw her and the Hosea 1:2. In another dream, I saw her reading Genesis 24:14 from my study Bible. In another dream, I saw her and the Bible verse Psalm 109:9. In another dream, I saw her and the Bible verses 1 Corinthians 7:34 & 1 Corinthians 7:36.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

dreams are not biblical relationship evidence. Pay attention to what is happening in reality and compare that to Scripture

[@heisrisen560]

If I were you I would go talk to her it’s that simple 😉

[@kevinestrada977]

God spoke to Joseph (son of Jacob), Gideon, and the prophet Daniel through dreams, and He still does.

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@Jaffery10]

Amen you are doing great god bless you..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless you too!

[@alchemyofcolorandstyle]

This is helpful to confirm also if singleness is good for someone! I got 5 out of 5 marks in favor of continuing my season of singleness :D

[@vikikemp6194]

Thank you Mark! This is an answer to my prayers. God bless you and your family!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So glad it was helpful! God bless you too!

[@kingdavid2785]

I definitely need to get married

[@jeffreyelya9996]

I just had one of those, "What did I just commit to moments?" earlier today. Upon saying yes to this commitment, I realized that the way I view my finances needs to change, and following through this idea of giving money in support of the homeless and the needy certainly hit me like a ton of bricks. Now, in a similar fashion, something happened this last Saturday that made me look at something I've struggled with my entire life. How does one attack a struggle that's gone on for that long?? For me, it was getting the idea that 'this is wrong' on my circular thinking track, because I suffer from autism. This is at least a start.......

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

focus on "why" you need to stop this struggle rather than "how". When you have a big enough why you can figure out any how

[@kathyscott557]

Hello Mark thanks for this teaching. I did not look at marriage as a ministry, I just thought we just got married. Thanks again great explanation. Be Blessed!!

[@hollyharte7831]

I didn't see marriage as a ministry either... interesting. God bless you with your hearts desire 🙏

[@Jessica_shrestha]

I am so grateful for this video, thanks. I have been praying to send someone that is chosen by lord Jesus and not seeing any signs were starting to make dishearten. I thought god does want me to have family when I really want to have family, a loving husband. This video help me a lot that god never wanted anyone to be single. Where I live after crossing 30 for a girl considered too old to get married and this makes me so depress. I am 38 now and still single and I am still praying to Jesus. The only proposal I get is from non-christian but I want to marry someone who believes in Christ Jesus. I am still praying day and night.

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@vv-hq2xt]

Thank you, for this video! It's like you talked about me.. Somehow I think that marriage is something so much beautiful und blessing that God won't bless me with something like that. I know, that the greatest gift he can give me is his son and salvation and that he doesn't hold something good back from me because he is my heavenly father and knows what I want and what I need. But like I said, somehow I think he won't bless me with that..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Romans 5 is helpful

[@prettymphilembatha414]

I pray that you will wait for God's best and God's timing all in God's way. If u r unhappy abt being single, meditate on the Word which says u r complete in Christ (Col 2:10) He fills us with Himself (Eph 1:23) He is always with us John 14. Pray and trust God to answer your prayer & absolutely blow your mind (Eph 3:20). You are not alone 🏵️💮🌸

[@prettymphilembatha414]

None of these points apply to me 😂😁😍 I c so much beauty in Singleness thou I'm sure I'll get married one day

[@jewelpearl8126]

This is a great video! It helps me solidify that I am correct to choose lifelong singleness. I am so happy to choose this lifestyle and wish other people would see the joy in being single, Not everyone is chosen to glorify God thru marriage. In a relationship with God I am so happy :)

[@febin_vadukkoot]

Lord have mercy on me sinner. Thank you Mark for teaching me the truth about the Gospel. I need to unlearn some false doctrines I learned as I grew up in the Catholic Church. I respect all Christians but many traditions of Older Churches like Catholic and Orthodox choke the Gospel with their man made traditions and canon laws.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Psalm 51!

[@eaglecurtis4696]

Its number 5 for me lol

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@captainpeakyflowers5605]

Hey I need advice. Okay I am attending a bible college and I’ve gotten close to a girl and grew very close to her. I have feelings of wanting to date her and be with her but I know it’s not a season of dating for either of us. I just want to tell her I have a crush on her or like her but I don’t know if I should if I don’t see myself dating anyone in this season. Advice is welcome.

[@claribelmaysonet9372]

I have been divorced for 3 years and my teens are telling me to start dating cause their father already got married. I just want to be very cautious since I have a teenage daughter and son. Need wisdom cause I went threw a terrible experience in my 12 years of marriage but, I do not mind marrying according to Gods perfect will not mine.

[@dellaswanson9837]

You shouldnt remarry Jesus said that divorce and then remarrying someone is adultery

[@classicfitness8478]

It’s important to understand to whom Jesus was answering and what was the motive of Pharisees asking question about divorcing. Divorcing for selfish motives like adultery is one thing, and divorcing as Victim is another thing. It’s important to use God given wisdom and listen to the Holy Spirit. This legalisation of divorcee should not marry is not right. This has kept many people in misery for no fault of theirs. So if you desire to marry for good reasons and glorify God, please go ahead and marry.

[@dellaswanson9837]

@@classicfitness8478 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery." Matthew 19:8&9 Fornication is to have relations with someone prior to marriage. In jewish times it was then okay to dismiss the marriage because jews have viewed eachother as married since their fathers exchanged with their children's fathers and made deals especially for profit and for war situations. But to re marry someone whilest the frist spouse has not passed away is completely breaking the covenant you made on the church alter to God. It is very upsetting that people do not take their vows the importance they are. Even if they left you and broke theirs does that really mean then that you have the "right" to break your one oath God allows in the new testamemt?

[@classicfitness8478]

@@dellaswanson9837 ask a question to yourself. If a woman who has been deserted by her husband and she is a victim, and she asks Jesus if she can be happy and settled for God’s glory, what would Jesus say? It is very important to understand overall bible and seek for God’s wisdom and Holy Spirit’s guidance. Jesus said very clearly, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”. Jesus also said “Sabath is for man, and not man for sabath”.

[@dellaswanson9837]

@@classicfitness8478 well i honestly think living a single life after divore is not bad and you should learn to enjoy life trusting in God's plan. If you broke that covenant you should not lie to yourself and say that it was not a big deal to God because it definetely is. So to answer your question no I dont think Jesus is going to tell her to find a new man and marry him again. We already know from scripture that's not biblical and we should have kept our first word. Divorce is a sin and remarriage after divorce is adultury. You want it to sound pleasing to your ears because you want to give God your rules for Him. But girl let me tell ya straight up; That's not how it works. God gives us His eternal love through what He did for us that means we gotta listen and obey His word by not divorcing our spouses and marrying someone else. Like no girl. Marriage is forever thats why you cant be messing around with just any guy and telling him everything and trusting him without truly sacrificing your daily life to become spiritualy one flesh with him

[@mr.magnetic8884]

I thought marriage was a personal choice?. I am 23 and I always ask God to let be single forever because I am happiest single.

[@themiataboy909]

I would appreciate help. You say "if it's not a sacrifice you are willing to make," but wouldn't that be idolatry? Would the line be that you still really desire biblical marriage but ultimately as with all things if it doesn't happen you'll still follow God? Great video as always, I would appreciate some clarity on this

[@jannettawilliams6902]

I'm in a common law marriage been and it for 35 years I asked him to marry me but he said no because it will mess- up his check some people understand that ; but GOD don't OK

[@siskristie2113]

Oh dear, my Sister. You have settled for 35 yrs. Didn't your grandma tell you why buy the cow when the milk is free? The harsh truth is you are living in sin by shaking up with this man. No he is not going to marry you. Why should he? You played a role that you were not cast for. You need to get yourself out of that sinful situation as quickly as possible and repent. You wasted so many years on a man and you literally have nothing to show for it. This Pastor preached if a man can buy a license for his dog then why can't he get a license for you? There isn't common law marriage, Sis. You are shacking up. I only say that in love. You need to get yourself straight with the Lord. If God comes back and finds you in that bed with him, you will not be going to heaven. You are going to be lost forever! For your soul sake, get yourself right regardless of him. You are not going to stop breathing if you don't have a man. And besides God should be your first husband. You know he would not approve. Get it right my Sister! Get it right! Is your boyfriend worth you going to hell for? Think about it..... Pray about it really! But that's if Heaven is your goal.

[@thomasgainz4885]

Alright. So most of these suggest marriage. Where is she? Where can I find her? Who should I marry? I don’t have female friends, most of the women I pursue don’t feel the same way. And forget online dating.

[@laurietruckenmiller2598]

What do you think about past poor choices and were married 3 times , and divorced. Do you think after being single 10 to 11 years now, you'd be able to get married to someone, since your life has changed now, and you have seeked the Lord instead of marriage again. The men were abusive that i married before, i have met a nice guy, and have been friends 6 years with him now. Your answer.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

It doesn't really matter how much time has gone by, It's more about your character and qualities and theres: applygodsword.com/what-type-of-person-should-you-marry-qualities-of-a-godly-spouse/ applygodsword.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-divorce-and-remarriage/

[@W.I.F.E]

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[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

God bless!

[@Anthony-yy3kc]

None of them apply to me. I want to be single and celibate and live to draw closer to God. Any type of romantic love and sexual activity would interfere with my goals. I am content with singleness and as such Holy Scripture teaches us that all Christian singles must remain celibate and abstinent!

[@johnnylara7032]

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[@lindawoodcock2999]

If a husband leaves you n dont want a divorce or even discuss it and he left me 7 years ago and iam now in kind of a relationship and my husband does not even care for a relationship as a marriage man n we've been married 39ys so I feel like my husband is dead he never bee wit another woman but no husband or support from him so I think my marriage is dissolved n no we not divorced cause he could care less. So am I a sinner or him for not wanting our marriage to survive I need to have a life n deserve to happy n him also but he will not comunicate.

[@isabelcorreaparker]

Nevertheless we must also consider it is influenced by how life was at everytime in history and that the style they spoke in may have been mistranslated. For instance, when it talks about "burning desire" this definitely is more usual in men who feel attracted to most of the women they see. Normal women only desire the man they love. And they only feel attracted to probably 1% of the men they see. Also, for women attraction tends to automatically trigger love and in many women also a desire for maternity. But when men realize a woman feels attracted to them they wrongly interpret this as lust. This is the main trouble for women when relating to men, as they must be extracareful not to give "the wrong impression" which in fact is the erroneous masculine interpretation of the woman's nature.

[@joshyazel1200]

I am not content at all. It appears that all Christian women care about anymore is money more than anything or want this that and the other anymore. I don't know what the heck I'm supposed to do, I've been waiting forever.

[@youngdeezy64]

But what if you struggle with loving the same sex and you want to be obedient to Yah, shouldn't those two of get married instead of burning with passion in singleness?

[@prettymphilembatha414]

That's demonic. Go on a fast n pray

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Romans 1 is helpful

[@classicfitness8478]

Loving same sex is not from God. Please pray and try to walk with God. God will surely transform your preference. Trust Jesus. When His Holy Spirit is filled in you, you will change like anything. Please pray and have Personal relationship with Jesus.

[@Shanice1]

I need someone's opinion, is 4 years too long to wait for marriage? I was told it is not long.

[@KP-lw1oi]

absolutely not... pin ur hope on Jesus He will prosper Ur life at the right time, but be in prayer and meditating God's word

[@Shanice1]

@@KP-lw1oi Definitely do! Are you saying no that's not too long??

[@KP-lw1oi]

@@Shanice1 no thats not too long... I am waiting ever since I had that desire in me which was God given I think... Read Philippians 2:13, Since marriage is pure among all things ,so God wants us to purify ourself according to word of God and then definitely He will bring the right partner to us...

[@classicfitness8478]

It’s not possible to answer this question as we don’t know the context and details around who and why asked to wait.

[@Shanice1]

@@classicfitness8478 What's wrong with asking a question?

[@batiakingston8469]

What about remarrying, after divorce?

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

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[@norbertomilan1906]

No offense but you look like my uncle lol

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

lol, why would that be an offense? Is your uncle terrible looking or something, jk! God bless :)

[@norbertomilan1906]

No he's your old version

[@isabelcorreaparker]

Definitely disagree on everything said about widows and their outlook on pursuing marriage. Women, at any age, marry because they seek social protection and human affection, sex for women is not the main reason they marry. Men strangely think so. Being single is NOT a sacrifice. We are all born single. It is a natural condition. If we are not happy being single we cannot be happy being married. Single people are far happier than married people who are always tired as overloaded with responsibilities. Also, their lives are more routinary. It is just to save face that they try to seems happy.

[@isabelcorreaparker]

It is the first time I disagree with Mark. Women are not only different from men, they are exactly the opposite. Also, in fact women do not miss sex when being single for a long time as it does not "build up" interest in sex but on the contrary, makes women lose interest in sex, although they may miss emotional intimacy which is part of sex. Sadly for men, women, the more sex they have, the more sex they want. The only way to overcome this dilema is with real love which tempers sexuality. But biologically women are made to be insatiable, exactly the opposite of men. Only a loving devout man can have a faithful woman. Sex is not what keeps a woman next to a man, it is real love, loyalty and intimacy.

[@isabelcorreaparker]

from her husband.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

The Bible says what it says . . .

[@isabelcorreaparker]

* So sorry, I had trouble posting...

[@dellaswanson9837]

@@moniqueruiz90 good advice i heard while dating is seek clarity not intimacy

[@marshachesbro5969]

There are no men ! Six women to one Christian man. This is disturbing and pathetic.

[@lisadaniels8875]

Wow, What a great gift from God that Gay people are so accepted. I'm so happy that I'm so loved by a woman..

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

The book of Romans is helpful to read

[@johnnylara7032]

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