When the Apostle Paul wrote the Corinthian church, he encouraged single people to seriously weigh whether they should marry based on the environment they were living in. Today, Pastor Richie explains some of the contexts behind this: the Church was facing persecution, and to become bound to a spouse at that time could lead to tragedy if a family member was persecuted. While our situation today may be different, it’s still wise to heed this suggestion to consider our environment before marrying.