A popular verse given to single people says that “he who finds a wife finds a good thing”, sometimes translated by “finds happiness” (Proverbs 18:22). Does this mean that to be happy, you have to get married? That is far from the truth!

Then here are some questions to discuss: There are advantages to being single. Can you name a few? But sometimes these benefits bring us into a kind of comfort. Do you find it difficult to get out of your comfort zone? What do you find most difficult about getting out of your comfort zone? (Does this comfort increase with age, is it more difficult to get out of our comfort as we age?

Then here are some questions to discuss: One of the biggest blockages for singles to enter into relationships is pride. How do you define “pride”? Pride can be manifested by being very sensitive to the opinions of others. Why do you think? Why can caring about the opinions of others be a form of pride? Pride can also manifest itself in the desire to control everything. Why do you think?

Then here are some questions to discuss: We marry for love, but our marriage must also have a purpose. What purpose should a Christian marriage have? Read Joshua 24:15 If we marry only to meet our own needs, to fill a void, our marriage is doomed. Why do you think? Read Ephesians 5:31-33 You should not marry a person hoping that they will change after marriage. Why do you think this is dangerous?

“Do this to get your blessing!” “Follow These Simple Steps to Get Into God’s Promises!” Really? As we read the book of Job we quickly understand that there is no perfect recipe with God.