Single

The previous post spoke of the "dual foci of the Christian life as being 1) home, and 2) church."  This continues to be true for singles.

The home of preference for singles is the home they grew up in, especially for females.  In any case, if a single person finds it necessary or proper to move away from the family place, a firm association with the church and with families in the church must be established.  The single life can be a lonely life, and single friends, while appropriate, are no substitute for the God-created paradigm of family life which is offered by fellowship with families in the church.

This imposes a responsibility on the church, as well.  Singles of any age need friendly and spiritual care.  We are all responsible for this, but families are especially responsible.

Let us remember, too, that "singles" need good families around them in order to provide models for the formation of their own families, if they desire to marry.

The help and counsel of a family may help them achieve this goal!

And, there are other singles that also require care!  Widow(er)s, divorced, and single mothers, too.