In addition, age is a factor to consider, for the apostle stated: “If anyone thinks he is behaving improperly by remaining unmarried, and if he is past the bloom of youth, then this is what should take place: Let him do what he wants; he does not sin.
(‏ ۱قر ۷ :‏ ۲ ،‏ ۹ ،‏ ۳۶ ؛‏ ۱تیمو ۴ :‏ ۱ -‏ ۳‏ )‏ با این حال ،‏ تمایلات جنسی که می‌تواند در دوران جوانی بروز کند ،‏ دلیلی برای اقدام به ازدواج نیست .‏