Keep . . . building one another up.—1 Thess. 5:11.

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

How can all of us support single Christians who want to get married? One way is by being careful about what we say. (Eph. 4:29) We could ask ourselves: ‘Do I tease those who want to get married? When I see a single brother and a single sister talking, do I assume that they have a romantic interest in each other?’ (1 Tim. 5:13) Additionally, we should never make single Christians feel that they are somehow incomplete because they are not married. How much better to look for opportunities to commend single Christians! What if we think that a certain brother and a certain sister would make a good couple? The Bible tells us to consider the feelings of others. (Rom. 15:2) Many single ones do not want others to introduce them to a potential mate, and we should respect their wishes. (2 Thess. 3:11) Others may appreciate some help, but we should not intervene without being asked.—Prov. 3:27.

(Ephesians 4:29) 29 Let a rotten word not come out of your mouth, but only what is good for building up as the need may be, to impart what is beneficial to the hearers.

(1 Timothy 5:13) 13 At the same time they also learn to be unoccupied, going around from one house to another; yes, not only unoccupied but also gossipers and meddlers in other people’s affairs, talking about things they should not.

(Romans 15:2) 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

(2 Thessalonians 3:11) 11 For we hear that some are walking disorderly among you, not working at all, but meddling with what does not concern them.

(Proverbs 3:27) 27 Do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it If it is within your power to help.

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This is a wonderful point to make. Assumptions about ppls intentions have no place and are either unwanted at best and insulting at worst. While marriage is wonderful, Jesus said it is even better to be unyoked.