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That's an interesting accusation, because you repeatedly emphasize the things Paul says about singleness, and ignore the other stuff. Paul says it's good to stay single, but that it's better to marry than to "burn with passion." He believes singleness is best for him, and yet he doesn't impose...

It's my opinion to note some of Paul's personal opinions, which he clearly labels as opinions in his own writing? :ROFL: Well, in case you're wondering, I never advocated that anyone make a marriage proposal to a stranger you just met. I agree. That's a bad idea. :ROFL: But, presumably it...

I doubt it. He comes off as genuine to me. And I'm partly doing this out of sheer curiosity. And because my human side finds it kinda fun. And my heart has a sliver of hope left. Although my mind tells me this is all futile. I'm probably making a mistake, though.

So the positive things that Paul says about marriage are personal opinions, but his advice for the Corinthians to stay single in light of the situation at the time aren't? Uh, there's a difference between marrying a complete stranger, and marrying someone you've dated and evaluated who's ready...

I never said he didn't. :ROFL: What else does he say? Huh? What are you talking about? Do you think I'm recommending that people marry a random stranger? Don't worry, Lovette, I'm not! :ROFL: Also, don't you have to successfully date someone before becoming girlfriend and boyfriend? I...

Is that all Paul said? No. In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul says he has no “commandment from God” about this. Paul says that he wishes that everyone was single like him ── not that God wishes it. He says that he, personally, is content with being single ── but he admits that not everyone is like that...

Yeah, that's true. I certainly don't think you need to wealthy to get married. For me, personally, I would appreciate a partner whose finances are in order, and who's in a career where she can earn a decent amount, and in a career where she has the potential to move up the ladder. That's just...

Well, what I meant was that it's good to be financially stable if you do want to marry. Sure, you don't have to be "wealthy" to get married. But financial wisdom and financial stability is a good asset if you do want to get married, and if you do want to make yourself into an attractive marriage...

Besides, if you have money concerns, you should probably work on fixing that before you decide to start dating. if you're a guy pursuing a girl, you're going to want her family's blessing. You have to show them not only that you want to provide for her and for a family but that you actually can...

So it's a private matter, and yet you insist that every unmarried Christian remain single? Alright, then. (Also, didn't you equate marriage with "sex trafficking" on this forum before? Maybe I'm misremembering.) But there's lots of things relevant to that question, things that Jesus and Paul...

Oh. Alright, then! This world is filled with diverse perspectives, after all! :LOL: So you do, in fact, have close friendships with Christian married couples? That leaves out a lot of things that both Jesus and Paul preached on this very issue. 1 Corinthians 11 isn't even about...

Do you know that all the Christian marriages were a dreadful mistake? How many married Christian do you even personally know, in the first place? I'm single but I know plenty of happily married Christian couples who've shared their lives and friendships with me. Believe it or not, this can give...

:ROFL: Oh. So you're not telling people what to do. Interesting. Also, judging by the large number of married Christians, it seems that God, perhaps, does answer. Then why do so many Christians get married, and enjoy happy marriages? Does Paul mention singleness in this part of 1...

I thought you were against that. Huh? Oh, right, you think dating is sinful. Presumably, you mean that we should follow their examples when it comes to staying single. Even though the Bible nowhere requires this. Both Jesus and Paul taught about singleness. But, in those teachings, they did...

There is no command here for Christians to stay single. Uh, OK? When did I encourage anyone to sin? :ROFL: You didn't answer my question. And I never said anyone was required to get married, or that marriage makes you a "true Christian."

The Bible has good things to say about marriage. It does not forbid people from getting married. In 1 Timothy 4 Paul actually condemns people who forbid marriage. Again consider the entirety of 1 Corinthians 7. Here, Paul says he has no "commandment from God" about this. Paul says that he...

Ah, I knew it! :ROFL: Also, the Bible doesn't say that you're required to be "content" with being single.

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They were not "thousands," haha. A dating app is just a tool to meet someone so you can potentially start a conversation, then potentially go on a first date, and then potentially go on more dates if you find each other interesting enough. It's not that complicated. A first date is not that...

But probably still all a pointless, ungodly waste of time, am I right? :LOL: