Thursday, September 13 Because of the prevalence of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife and each woman have her own husband.​—1 Cor. 7:2.

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Thursday, September 13

Because of the prevalence of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife and each woman have her own husband.—1 Cor. 7:2.

 

The apostle Paul recommended singleness; yet, he said the words above. Paul added: “If they do not have self-control, let them marry, for it is better to marry than to be inflamed with passion.” Getting married can help a person to avoid letting passion lead him to such a practice as masturbation or to sexual immorality. In addition, age is a factor to consider, for the apostle stated: “If anyone thinks he is behaving improperly by remaining unmarried, and if he is past the bloom of youth, then this is what should take place: Let him do what he wants; he does not sin. Let them marry.” (1 Cor. 7:9, 36;1 Tim. 4:1-3) Nevertheless, a person should not be prompted to marry because of surges of passion that may come in youth. He may not be mature enough to take on the responsibilities of married life. w16.08 1:17