Ask Pastor John The Bondage of Singleness
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Apr 9, 2026 A discussion of cultural debates about singleness and rising unmarried rates. A critique of two mistaken views: marriage as oppression or singleness as automatic liberation. A look at freedom as wanting what God wills and belonging to Christ. An exploration of why Paul values singleness for undivided devotion while affirming marriage’s own gift.
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Listener Amy's Question About Being Treated As Broken
- Amy, a 32-year-old in Columbus, wrote frustrated that her church treats singles as broken and cites 1 Corinthians 7.
- Her question prompts Piper to explain Paul's endorsement of singleness for devotion.
Freedom Is Belonging To Christ
- True freedom is belonging to Jesus, not pursuing unfettered autonomy.
- John Piper ties freedom to being owned by Christ who guides, loves, and secures our deepest joy, even within painful circumstances.
Wanting What You Ought To Want
- Freedom isn't doing whatever you feel like; it's wanting what you ought to want.
- Piper contrasts mere autonomy with a higher 'ought' grounded in God's design, comparing lawless freedom to jumping off a cliff.
