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Christ never married. Since we should imitate Christ, this is sufficient proof in itself.
Christ also commends celibacy, and promises a heavenly reward for those who follow this path.
"For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. (Mat 19:12)"Jesus also tells us that,"And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or wife, or brethren, or parents, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the world to come eternal life." (Luke 18:29-30)
"At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven." (Mat. 22:30)Finally, Paul recommends celibacy over marriage. Did Paul come up with this idea on his own?
"Are you free from a wife? Do not seek marriage. . . those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that. . . . The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord; but the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided. And the unmarried woman or girl is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit; but the married woman is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please her husband" (1 Cor. 7:27-34)The theological basis for priestly celibacy --Vatican.va
Christ was expected to be celibate as an unmarried male. He is the bridegroom to the Bride of Christ, the wedding ceremony which is yet to be held in heaven. He called himself the bridegroom while still here on earth, indicating that He is betrothed.
Joseph was betrothed to Mary although they had not yet consummated the marriage and Joseph contemplated DIVORCING her, indicated that they considered that marriage.
Christ also commends celibacy, and promises a heavenly reward for those who follow this path.
That in no way is a command. It's an observation.
There's a big difference between, *some have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven*, to *make yourselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven*.
Finally, Paul recommends celibacy over marriage. Did Paul come up with this idea on his own?
Paul also mandates that those who seek office in the church MUST BE the husband of one wife. Did he think that up on his own?
1 Timothy 3:1-13 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.