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1. Singleness-the gift of living undivided before the Lord. =
1 Corinthians 7:25-35 Now about virgins: I have no command
from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord's
mercy is trustworthy. Because of the present crisis, I think that it =
is good for you to remain as you are. Are you married? Do not seek
a divorce. Are you unmarried? Do not look for a wife. But if you
do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not =:
sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life,
and I want to spare you this. What I mean, brothers, is that the
time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if =
they had none; those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are
happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were
not theirs to keep; those who use the things of the world, as if not I:
engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing
away. I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man
is concerned about the Lord's affairs-how he can please the Lord. I:
But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world-
how he can please his wife-and his interests are divided. An
unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord's affairs: E:
Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But
a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world-
how she can please her husband. I am saying this for your own good, I:
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not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided
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Matthew 19:11-12 Jesus replied, "Not everyone can accept this

word, but only those to whom it has been given. For some are
:= eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that
way by men; and others have renounced marriage because of the
kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it."
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Contentment in singleness
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1. God's personal interest.
Isaiah 41:9-10 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have
= not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares
the LORD,"plansto prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
~ you hope and a future."
2. God's commitment.

= Isaiah 54:5 For your Maker is your husband-the LORD

Almighty is his name-the Holy One ofIsrael is your Redeemer;
he is called the God of all the earth.
= Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their
strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not

= grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor
~ any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all
creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in
Christ Jesus our Lord.
~ 3. Contentment with self.

~ Psalm 139:13-14 For you created my inmost being; you knit

me togetherin my mother'swomb.I praiseyoubecauseI am fearfully
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and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that
full well. =:
1 Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward
adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry
and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the
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unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth
in God's sight.

Philippians 4: 12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know

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what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content
in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether
living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who
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gives me strength.

4. Contentment with intimacy with God.

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Psalm 17:15 And I-in righteousness I will see your face;when
I awake,I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. =:
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted
among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." =
Psalm 103:2-5 Praise the LORD,0 my soul, and forget not all
his benefits-who forgivesall your sins and heals allyour diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and =
compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that
your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Psalm 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, 0
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LORD,make me dwell in safety.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for I:
you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will
boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's
power may rest on me.
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Psalm 62:5-8 Find rest, 0 my soul, in God alone; my hope comes
from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, G;
I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, 0 people;
pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. ;;
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Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD
:! bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from
those whose walk is blameless.

Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I

= have loved you with an everlasting love; 1 have drawn you with
loving- kindness."

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