Retort Perfect—Single Bliss
Story★★★★A charming maiden lady whose single bliss was not always understood was often beset by men saying, “I can’t understand why an attractive woman like you has never married.” She would reply, “I remain single on scriptural grounds. My reasons are biblical.” Led on, men would then say, “What possible text is there in the Bible to justify your position?” Then she would reply, “It’s clear enough in I Thess. 4:13: ‘I would not have you . . . ignorant brethren.’”
Found in Let there be light; the art of sermon illustration, Browne, Benjamin P
The point
A single woman uses 1 Thess 4:13 as biblical justification for remaining unmarried, citing Paul's desire that believers not be ignorant.
Scripture
1 Thessalonians 4:13
Audience
Adults
Tone
Witty · Clever
To tell aloud
under a minute · 81 words
Subjects