Paul would not surrender his singleness, nor even allow it to be despised. It had its unique advantages of freedom for Christ, and he wants others to join him in it. Singleness was not curse; it was an opportunity. The biblical implication is that sexual intimacy is not an ultimate need for a full and well-spent life. Jesus Christ never experienced it. And when our culture says you can have it all, married or single, it not only contradicts the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 15:19) but makes Him out to be a fool for choosing chastity and claiming to give fullness - mark the word, FULLNESS of joy - to all who trust Him: “That My joy might be in you and your joy might be FULL' (John 15:11).
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#1 · September 20, 2004, 4:10 pm

Posted by: jpeters <jpeters@...>

Pastor Jack Peters here emailing one message to all my lists.
 
My Mom, Ethel Peters, has been admitted to the I.C.U. unit of her hospital because her lungs are filling up with fluid.  They are beginning dialysis.  Dottie and I are leaving for New Jersey in a few minutes. Please pray for her and us as we travel from Kittanning PA.
 
Please note the following concerning the lists for this week:
 
1. There will be no Sermon Seeds or Mount Union Echoes this week.
2. Pastor Mail will be moderated by Jeff Pimentel. Please behave guys! 🙂
 
Thanks in advance for you prayers.
 
Jack
 

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