1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Paul recommends to the Corinthians that due to the current trials facing them it may be best to remain single so that married life might not become a distraction from the Lord, but took care to note that it was not so preferable that married people should separate.

It seems that Paul meant this advice specifically for the Corinthian church due to some particular trials facing them at the time, but the basic reasoning might be extended to anyone seeking marriage. Marriage, like anything else, if not properly framed and put in perspective to our relationship with God can take our focus away from Him. We need to make sure that nothing - not even our spouse - keeps us from seeking and serving the Lord.