There have been many times when I have seen Christians trying to “fix” someone who is single. I have seen this in my own life as well as in other Christian’s lives. Sadly, Christian culture has developed the idea that if someone is single, then they must be unhappy and, therefore, they need to be fixed. These individuals are ignoring the very truths of the Bible. 

The Lord tells us concerning singleness, “For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it” (Matthew 19:12). If we are truly following the Lord and understanding what He says, then we will know that singleness is not a problem. To those who can accept this, they should. 

Throughout the Bible, we see many teachings on singleness and not a single one is negative. Even though Christian culture has demonized singleness, we need to look at what the Bible actually says. There was even one seminary I attended for a semester that preached the idea that if you are not married, you are not complete. This is completely erroneous as we are all already complete in Christ from the moment we place faith in Him (Colossians 2:9-10). 

Therefore, as believers, it is important for us to understand singleness. It is not a problem to be fixed, nor is it anything to be ashamed of. Some of the strongest Christians in history never married. In this way, they were able to devote their entire lives to the Lord. If you are still in doubt, here are five reasons why singleness is not a problem to be fixed.

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