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• Illustration: Vanderwell presents statistics concerning the number of single adults in the U.S.
• Illustration: Vanderwell presents statistics concerning the number of single adults in his own church.
• Although a large percentage of Americans, and church members in particular, live a single lifestyle, the church says very little about singleness.
• The church has failed to recognized singleness as a valid Christian lifestyle based on a misinterpretation of Genesis 2:18.

• Jesus teaches in Mark 3 that faith ties are stronger than blood or marital ties.
  - Illustration: Christian assumptions to the contrary are evidenced by the typical criticisms aimed at singles.
• Jesus' relationship with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus offer an excellent example of godly relationships between singles.

• Singles should seek God's total plan; this may or may not include marriage.
• Singles should live a quality life now, instead of waiting until their married to pursue their dreams.
• Singles should cultivate deep relationships.
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• Singles should be cautious about marrying, particularly if they are unsatisfied with singleness.
• Singles should stay pure.
• The church and community should value the single person.
• The church should develop sensitivity for singles.
• The church should integrate singles into fellowship.
• Church members with families should include singles in their social circles.

• Heaven is not a couples' world; neither should the church be.