Such don’t have to castrate themselves, but by pure commitment to dedicate themselves in service to God, thereby receiving the gift of celibacy in their service to God and the cause of humanity. However, Jesus endorsed singleness and celibacy as a special gift for those “… to whom it has been given” Matthew 19:11. Those specifically called to receive the gift of singleness will find total fulfilment in the Kingdom of God and their relationship with Jesus. This simply is not the case, for there are benefits to marriage that you don’t get in singleness, but equally there are benefits to singleness that you don’t get in marriage. If you are not fulfilled in your singleness, then you never will be in your married life.

Source: The Guardian April 18, 2021 02:15 UTC