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Gift of singleness: a choice, not only a sovereign assignment

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 16) 00:38:56 – 00:39:26

Continuing Q9 on singleness

Mike qualifies the "gift of singleness" by emphasizing human agency. While Paul speaks of singleness as a gift, Mike encourages people not to surrender their own choice. He says Scripture indicates one can simply choose to serve God as a single person, change one's mind later, and does not recommend a formal vow of singleness.

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