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1 | Does the text in 1Tim 3:12 mean what it | Matt 5:32 | blindman | 108996 | ||
I have recently been nominated as a deacon in our church after much self-examination and researching and counselling with others I have accepted. The announcement of the nomination has now been presented to the congregation. One member of the church does not feel that I am eligable based on 1 Tim. 3:12 "Deacons must be husbands of only one wife". His opposition comes from the fact that my wife has been previousely married and divorced. His understanding is that based on Mathew 5:32.... and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Disqualifies me as an adulterer, therefore I am not the husband of one wife. Our relationship did not break up the previous marriage in fact we did not know each other while she was married before. I myself have not been married prior to this marriage. I became a professing believer after marriage and hold strong to my faith and convictions. QUESTION: Does the text in 1Tim 3:12 mean what it seems to? And that is that I should only have one wife, not more than one. Or is this individual’s assessment accurate. Thank you in advance |
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2 | Does the text in 1Tim 3:12 mean what it | Matt 5:32 | Mommapbs | 108997 | ||
Greetings and welcome to the Forum. I have copied a post by Tim Moran, who's counsel I truly appreciate and look for on this Forum. You can also read through the discussion associated with this verse in Matthew by clicking on the link to the verse and then click on the "green n" beside the reference. Question: As a believer in Jesus Christ and still single, am I free (have the "liberty") to marry a divorced woman who also professes to be Saved by God's grace? Answer: Greetings Bigjim! You really need to address this issue with a local pastor. It is not really advisable to either counsel or receive counsel on an internet forum. There are too many personal factors which must be taken into consideration. Generally speaking, I know that I take the following approach as a pastor. 1) Was the divorce for legitimate reasons? Scripture allows divorce for adultry. If this were the case, I would say that you could marry her. 2) Was the divorce prior to her becoming a Christian? I don't 'count' things done before someone became a Christian. 3) Did she initiate the divorce? It is very easy to get a divorce these days. I don't hold divorce against someone who had no choice in the matter. Other than these three exceptions, I would say that marrying a divorced person is adultry. But, you really need to speak with a local pastor about such an important issue! If you don't have a local pastor, e-mail me (Morant62@hotmail.com) and I'll see if I can get you in touch with a good pastor. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran Mommpabs writes: see number 2 in Tim's advice. I suspect that this qualifies you for the position. Don't let the "legal beagles" rob you of what God has placed before you! Blessings, mommapbs |
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