Here’s why I’m saying Hallelujah to Jada Pinkett Smith’s concept of the ‘urban nun’

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith announced that she was an 'urban nun' abstaining from sex, alcohol, violent entertainment, and excessive spending.

Jada Pinkett Smith, American actress and talk show host described herself as an “urban nun”, who abstains from sex, alcohol, violent entertainment, and excessive spending. In an interview about her new memoir Worthy, Pinkett Smith shared that she has taken on the new lifestyle to obtain “clarity and emotional sobriety” in her life.

While the apostle Paul might not approve of the sexless marriage (Pinkett Smith is still married to Will Smith, though they define themselves as “separated”), the concept is an interesting one, and it’s great to see a high profile celebrity acknowledging the damaging effects of overindulgence, and promoting a life with less sin. I’m reminded of Paul’s words: “To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:8-9. The urban nun concept is a fantastic model for how we don’t have to go seeking joy in experiences, people or things, but can live a more peaceful life. A single life can bring extra room for spirituality as it did for Paul.