Paul’s Admonition for Singles (1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 25-41)

I. The choice to be single (1 Corinthians 7:6-8)

1. Advantages of remaining single (1 Corinthians 7:26, 28, 32-35)
2. Reasons for marriage (1 Corinthians 7:7-9; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Genesis 2:18; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 16:25)

II. The criteria when choosing a mate (1 Corinthians 7:9, 25)

1. Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers (1 Corinthians 7:39; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 1 Samuel 2:30)
2. Focus on personal growth and godliness (Colossians 1:9, 10; 2 Peter 1:5-8)
3. Pray for God’s guidance (Amos 3:3; Psalms 37:4-7)
4. Practical steps and principles in your search:
   1. Look in the right places (Psalms 1:1)
   2. Seek godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14)
   3. Wait on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31; Lamentations 3:25)