Matthew 19:10-11….Working

Matthew 19:10-11….Working

19:10 The disciples said to him, “If  this is the situation between a husband and a wife, it is better not to marry.  (Some see the disciples negative reply as favoring a more liberal view that gave them a whole lot more flexibility to get out of a marriage.-(New)  11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word but only those to whom it has been given. (For Complete Expository See Book)

Extended Sermons

“Calls for taking into consideration the sexual urges, passions, and lusts that come with celibacy. (Better to marry than burn with lust!).” ⇒ You shouldn’t choose singleness if you easily struggle with sexual temptation because as a single person you wont have a righteous outlet for it.   

“Calls for finding contentment and fulfillment in whatever graces and duties the Lord has called us to.” → Godly contentment is found in Christ. Godly contentment is found in placing your faith in Christ.  Don’t expect your spouse to fulfill your needs. Don’t expect them to make your life happily ever after.. When you do that not only are you making them an idol, your saying my fulfillment comes through this person. There is deep freedom and peace in letting go of our expectations of others and putting Christ at the center of our relationship. When we release the idea that happiness is found in certain people, relationships, accomplishments, careers, or even ministry. but only in Jesus do we find true contentment, joy, and security. Whether single or married, our worth is not determined by our relationship status, but by our willingness to follow where God leads, trusting that every season is sacred when lived for His glory.

Additional Notes & applications

Warns against looking to our own convenience and what is advantageous for ourselves. That our own happiness is all that matters.

Calls for avoiding paths we’re not spiritual gifted to take on or prepared to walk.

Calls for a Spirit filled heart of faith and submission to the Lord Jesus Christ.

You have to wonder since Jesus’ base of operations was the home of Peter and his mother in-law. You have to wonder what Peter’s wife and mother-in-law would have thought about such a selfish remark that “it’s better not to marry.” You can imagine them saying “Oh really”!

Notice how there’s no reply from the Pharisees but only the disciples. Maybe they got the answer they expected. Or seeing their trapped had failed they moved on, looking for other opportunities.. Whereas the disciples got the point.

SIGNS THAT GOD MAY BE CALLING YOU TO A LIFE OF SINGLNESS

• Do you find yourself happy and content in living a single life?

• Do you have self-control over your sexual passions and need for sex?

• Do feel no urgency in getting married and having a family?

• Do you have a strong desire for ministry and serving God?

• Do find yourself wanting to live a holy and pure life for God?

• Do you find contentment in solitude without the need for constant companionship?