I haven’t found a wife yet. Should I stop looking?



  • The Bible sees both marriage and singleness as gifts from God, each serving a unique purpose in His divine plan.
  • There is no specific age or time to marry according to Scripture; readiness and spiritual maturity are emphasized instead.
  • Discerning God’s will about marriage involves prayer, reflection, seeking counsel, and examining personal desires and gifts.
  • The Church should support singles by affirming their value, providing faith growth opportunities, offering pastoral care, and creating community connections.

What does the Bible say about marriage and singleness? The Bible speaks of both marriage and singleness as gifts from God, each with its own purpose in His divine plan. In the beginning, we see that God created man and woman to be united as “one flesh” in the covenant of marriage (Genesis 2:24). This union is a reflection of Christ’s love for the Church, as St. Paul beautifully expresses in Ephesians 5:31-32. Marriage is thus a sacred vocation, blessed…

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