For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb:

and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs

which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake.

He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Matthew 19:12

 

     Jesus had some black and white words for the Pharisees regarding divorce: He made it very clear that a man should not divorce His wife except in the case of an affair. He had stern warnings for those who divorce for any other reason and remarry so the disciples ask if a man should get married or stay single. Jesus gives an answer but it is only for those God wants to understand it.

     To be clear on the context I looked up the word eunuch. I cringed. It was not pleasant to say the least and some men chose it in order to serve God. Themselves is the word I want to focus on here. Each man made the decision within himself. They are not an example of what to do but of what they themselves did. It was a big decision and probably took much prayer and fasting to be sure they heard God’s voice right. This message was made clear to certain men and would remain shrouded to those who it was not meant for. That was it. The red letters stop and Jesus observes the disciples trying to stop children from being brought to Him. He proceeds to receive the children.

      No commentary on whether it is better to be married or an extreme bachelor.  Just as they themselves made individual decisions we must listen to God’s instruction for each of our lives, not only on the subject of marriage but in all areas.