men, or twenty-six for women. Studies do show that those who wait until these ages have a better chance for success in marriage and a lower chance of divorce. Should we encourage our singles to wait until this age? What would the Scriptures say to answer this question? The wise biblical answer is that you are ready when you can assume the responsibilities of manhood or womanhood. And the church, counselors, and families need to teach our singles what this wise biblical manhood and womanhood looks