Today, in Theology II, I learned something so profoundly beautiful that I decided to share it with ya'll.
To start us off, I realized that I was not gifted with the gift of Celibacy. I know, sad.
So obviously, today's topic was on celibacy and how it was a gift and we were talking about the "celibates" that wanted the gift of marriage because of all the good things that Marriage brings. All the intimacy you can get with the spouse, you get to "know" your spouse, and the fellowship with your spouse. Not to mention how you'll feel when you get kids. Anywho, someone asked the teacher about the "celibates" that wanted to get married. Basically, the people who were almost in a state where they cannot get married, cuz no one wants to marry them. I believe that if God has a plan for them to marry, anyone can get married regardless of age. But I'm pretty sure that some people, God planned for them to be celibate.
I started feeling sorry for those folks cuz I thought that they were just the loserful folk who nobody thinks is attractive enough to marry. But then the teacher said something so beautiful that I honestly thought that being celibate wouldn't be that bad.
He said that those who do become celibates will miss out on the institute of human marriage.
BUT. They will not miss out on the institute of true marriage between us and Jesus after the resurrection.
So while they miss human marriage, they won't miss out on the REAL deal.
My teacher talked about how human marriage is a mere shadow of the real marriage between us, the church of Christ (his bride), and Jesus (the groom).
It was nice. Not sure if I articulated well but whatever. I'm going to marry Jesus! I'm gonna be his bride! yay!
1 comment:
Interesting...So does that mean you are still going to be celibate???
I've actually been listening to a lot of sermons about marriage, relationships and celibacy.
Something interesting that came up.
The purpose of marriage is to allow you to glorify God in ways you could not have as a single. So whether you do stay single or married, I think if your reason is to glorify God, then it's all good. If your reason is something like,"I'm not good enough for anyone..." Then thas just undermining God's power, and doubting God's design of his creation.
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