Married or Celibacy ?

“For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from [their] mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].” (Mt 19:12 AV)


Until the end of his life Ermin never married. We never know the reason to stay single. She lives alone in a big old houses. Still, she does not feel lonely. In health condition began to deteriorate, she remained active in church activities. She was diligent to come to the groups and elderly fellowship.

When her body is still healthy and strong, Ermin serving children in the orphanage and caring for sick people. She did receive wages from this job, but this is one form of service because not everyone has a call like this. Not everyone has the perseverance and patience in caring for others, especially in sickness.

 The Lord Jesus said that there are three reasons celibate (not married): 1because the condition since birth; 2.because it is conditioned by others; 3. Because of his own choice in order to serve God. last reason is related to one sect of Judaism, namely Essenes. This group claims to be one of the most holy and pure. They refuse to maintain the sanctity of marriage, so the proper entry into the kingdom of heaven.

In the Christian faith affirmed that it is the sanctity of human endeavor. Purity is the work of the Holy Spirit given us. While celibacy is a choice decisions are made so that he can be more focused on the things of God (1 Kor.7: 32) [Purnawan].
 
SMS from God: Your decision, whether to marry or to live a celibate life are equally important baik.Yang it makes life pleasing to God.

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