The phrase “gift of singleness” is heard commonly throughout churches. But is singleness really a gift? What should Christian singles do while waiting and wanting to get married?
Five things Christian singles should do with the gift of singleness:
1.) Grow in character qualities that are godly.
Real beauty is in character qualities like integrity, fidelity, purity, and serving others selflessly. Godly character is forged from our contentment in Christ! Contentment is Christ is the building block of any successful relationship, and the gift of singleness allows people to pursue and practice it.
2.) Take care of your appearance outwardly.
It’s true that God looks on the heart, but man looks on the outer appearance. You have a responsibility to take care of both!
3.) Prepare for your future financially.
If you want to get married, you need to plan how you’ll provide materially for your family.
4.) Pursue marriage with integrity.
While dating, you establish patterns that will either lead to dysfunction in your marriage or increase joy and intimacy.
5.) Put on a heart of humility.
Apart from humility, you’re not ready to marry. People who lack humble hearts always have hard heads. Hardheaded people always have unhappy marriages.
Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how the Song of Solomon teaches Christians to use the gift of singleness.