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1 | Can a divorced christian be a minister? | Matt 19:9 | minister_me | 123954 | ||
Can a divorced christian enter the ministry? After six years of marriage and two children , my wife committed adultry for almost 3 years. My wife left me and our children and two months later she filled for a divorce, b\c we got togather after she filled , her divorce was dismissed, but not by her choice. Knowing that she could take the children again, we agreed on an uncontested divorce, she agreed to state that she committed adultry and gave me sole custody of our children. I forgave her and have let her know that she can come back if she will seek help from REAL christians and seek God in her life. I feel a strong calling to minister, is God's plan for my life contingent on someone else's actions? | ||||||
2 | Can a divorced christian be a minister? | Matt 19:9 | EdB | 123973 | ||
minister_me Are you sure the strong calling you feeling is in fact a calling and not a desire to do something for God to override this situation in your life? Many Many people confuse calling with a desire to serve God. In a desire to be in God's will they develop an intense desire to serve and decide Pastoring must be the answer to that desire. In fact they are not called to Pastor and could serve God many other ways and still maintain a their normal lifestyle. Many that enter for the incorrect reasons walk away disillusioned, hurt and very disappointed thinking they once again failed God. When in fact they failed to realize what they were feeling that got them into Psstoring was not a call but their desire to do something for God. The question is not can a divorced person be a pastor but rather should be, will God call a divorce person into that lifestyle. A divorce is a very hurtful process and usually has two sides to the story. Remember God's first call for you was to stay married. You need to find out what happen to that calling. You need time to heal, time to let go of your hurts, to let your feelings settle down. Before you decide to make another major change in your life you need to understand the first one. Pastoring is not a career, not a profession, it is a life style. One that demands the person in it to be able to successfully deal with issues and find resolutions that conform to God's standard. Divorce is not one of those options. EdB |
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3 | Can a divorced christian be a minister? | Matt 19:9 | minister_me | 124058 | ||
Hi, EdB I apologize for the lack of detail in my original question. My ex-wife and I are already divorced, only because she refused to seek help. My initial hurt and pain began when she first committed adultry over 3 years ago, so by this point the only feelings that remain are of concenr for her soul and a wish to see her again in fellowship with God. My calling began almost 4 years ago and my wife's adultry only began after my calling was made public. Unfortunatly, I now feel that Satan knew he could not remove my desire to God's will , so he attacked my wife in order to remove me from being an effective minister. Perhaps in our wives, all ministers have there ultimate weekness, a qualification which is out of their control. I do appreciate your point of view, and will consider all advice when it comes time to commit to a choice. I do pray that only His will be done , and honor and glory only be given to him. | ||||||
4 | Can a divorced christian be a minister? | Matt 19:9 | EdB | 124064 | ||
minister_me Your only looking at the results and not the reason. There is a reason your wife did what she did you need to understand and deal with that. Again are you sure without a doubt you have a call on your life to be a pastor? Or is the call to do some other service for God? Or is there even a call but instead a burden to serve God. If you read scripture are you sure that sure that God would call you on your qualifications? Without a doubt? EdB |
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