Let me be clear: this does not mean that we are all called to celibacy or that it makes one a super-Christian. That can turn to idolatry of lifestyle as much as marriage. But the core skills of celibacy—discipline, self-control, choosing a greater love at the sacrifice of a lesser—these are all key Christian skills pointing straight to the heart of Christ. No matter your calling, single or married, you must grow in them to grow in Jesus.
