Through 1 Corinthians 7, the Apostle Paul addresses marriage, divorce, celibacy, and singleness in the context of the Christian life. His overall message throughout the chapter is that, regardless of your marital state, you should remain as you are for the purpose of serving the Lord. God has chosen for us our present circumstances for a very specific purpose, and we must not seek to change our status or position, looking for greater opportunity. Singleness is no exception to that rule. In the last half of Chapter 7, Paul lays out five reasons why staying single as a believer may be an advantage over being married.