Questions and Answers
Is marriage approved or dissaproving?
Paul is not dissaproving marriage. He is simply saying that it is good to be unmarried.
Saying it is good to not marry is not saying it is bad to marry. Being unmarried is good in the sense that particular blessings can stem from it (in fact, Paul even describes celibacy as a "gift").
However, another set of blessings can stem from being married.
- Genesis 2:18 - It is not good for the man to be alone
- Genesis 1:28 - Be fruitful and increase in number
- Matthew 19:5 - A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife
- Hebrews 13:4 - Marriage should be honored by all
