In 1 cor 7, Paul addresses marriage, saying it is legitimate for Christians to marry if they desire. But, he says those who are single or are widows should remain single if they can maintain self-control. Paul says, "each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him". However, Paul says also "those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this." "I would like you to be free from concern.. about the affairs of this world ---how to pleas his wife--". Paul says in this way, a married person's interests are divided. He encourages singles, that they may "live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord".