“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 KJV
Jesus explained this clearly that some are born to celibacy; others have been made eunuchs by others. And there are some who have chosen to live in celibacy for the sacred purpose of heaven’s Kingdom realm. Let those who can, accept this truth for themselves. Three kinds of celibates are mentioned. First, those who from birth have grace to remain celibate. Second, sometimes a male who has been castrated, usually before puberty, greatly affecting the hormonal changes of a boy becoming an adult. In biblical times, these eunuchs were chosen to be male servants of a king, so they didn’t have sex with the king’s harem. Third is a metaphorical class of people (male and female) who have chosen to be the Bride of Christ above their own desires, who always point to the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. They are ‘spiritual eunuchs’ determined to extend the Kingdom of God, always watchful and diligent, having nothing to do with sex, always serving Christ and His Kingdom. Thank You Lord for such servants of God!
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