Were the Opinions of Paul inspired by the Holy Spirit Himself then?

[JonC]

Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:7 But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

Paul simply said that an unmarried person has an easier path in being devoted to God than one with family responsibilities, and that it is preferable for that reason, but I don't see where he forbade anyone from getting married, regardless of the strength of their sexual drive.

Jesus dealt with this issue when the issue of divorce was raised by the Pharisees - Matthew 19:10-12 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. 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.

Thanks again. We agree on a lot here.

I was specifically asking about this part:

But I say to But this I say by way of concession, not of command. ]Yet I wish that all men were even as I myself am.

Does God desire all men to be, in terms of single or married) like Paul?

 

[KenH]

Does God desire all men to be, in terms of single or married) like Paul?

I don't think in that phrase, "as I myself", that Paul is referring to being married or single, but is referring to being in control of one's sexual drive, and not being overwhelmed by it.