What does the Bible teach about being single?

Scripture recognizes that being single can be a special calling and a gift from God, as articulated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:7, where he states, 'I would that all men were even as I myself.' Paul emphasizes that an unmarried person can focus on the things of the Lord without distraction. However, he also acknowledges that not everyone possesses this gift and that marriage is a valid and honorable choice for those who desire it to avoid fornication (1 Corinthians 7:2). The period of being single can be utilized for spiritual growth and service in God's Kingdom.