What some single Christian men need to think about!
Rembrandt's depiction of Samson's marriage feast (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) “Pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” Ecclesiastes 4:10 Contrary to conventional wisdom , the single man often has a rough go of life. He is far more likely than an unmarried female to be an alcoholic, drug user, or convicted criminal. He is less responsible about his driving habits, finances, and personal appearance. (Check with your auto insurance agent , bank officer , or neighbor with college‐age sons if you doubt this statement.) There are millions of exceptions, of course, but statistically speaking, an unmarried young man is at risk for many antisocial behaviors. Yet when he falls in love, marries, and begins to care for, protect, and support his wife, he becomes a mainstay of social order . His selfish impulses are inhibited. His sexual passions are channeled. He discovers a sense of pride in his family. He learns why, on average, a married man lives a longer and