So exists a palpable tension between the predominantly negative perception of the unmarried life discussed in the previous chapter, and certain biblical passages which indicate at least some instances of singleness are replete with some sort of godly value.
Thanks, Dani. Looking forward to the book. I find that there in some churches here in the UK a deeply unhelpful pressure on young men to marry young, as if this will mature them, rather than an encouragement in godly singleness. This puts a burden on young women, who come to an emotional and physically maturity earlier - they become the ones made responsible for maturing men. This doesn't always happen, alas.
Thanks, Dani. Looking forward to the book. I find that there in some churches here in the UK a deeply unhelpful pressure on young men to marry young, as if this will mature them, rather than an encouragement in godly singleness. This puts a burden on young women, who come to an emotional and physically maturity earlier - they become the ones made responsible for maturing men. This doesn't always happen, alas.