Bible Quote by Preston Sprinkle
““Unlike the Old Testament, in which singleness was not a good, the New Testament—or, more properly, the coming of Christ—opens up, for the first time in redemptive history, the possibility of viewing marriage completely as a freely chosen vocation. It is not necessary in the way that it once was, and singleness is now an equally (or more!) honorable calling. But,””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Theology of Marriage, Preston Sprinkle, 2015
The New Testament reframes marriage and singleness as equally honorable, voluntary callings rather than obligations.
In simple terms: Marriage and singleness are both respected choices.
Key Takeaway
Choose vocation freely.
Themes
faith
vocation
marriage
singleness
honor
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church counseling
- personal discernment
- career planning
- relationship decisions
Key Concepts
theology
free will
calling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your tradition view singleness?
- What influences your vocational choice?
A Different Perspective
Some traditions still view marriage as obligatory.
