Deacon ,more than one wife | Thread profile

ttt just for kicks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jody Hawk I don't think divorced men should be deacons. It's in the Bible so that's good enough for me. I agree.

Quote: Originally Posted by rjcruiser Dawg...we agree on something We should agree on some things. Your religion is but a branch on the same tree

in our church you must vacate your deacon's position if you are going through a divorce, but there is no rule about being a deacon if you had been previously divorced long ago.

1 Timothy 3, Verse 2 KJV version: 1Ti 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; CEV version: 1Ti 3:2 That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach. GNB ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Doc_Holliday23 in our church you must vacate your deacon's position if you are going through a divorce, but there is no rule about being a deacon if you had been previously divorced long ago . What is the difference? If one can not manage their home (children or wife, for whatever ...

Quote: Originally Posted by dawg2 What is the difference? If one can not manage their home (children or wife, for whatever reason) how can they manage a much more complex, multi-faceted, high stress, very demanding church? That's the kicker for me. I understand the argument that "one wife" is really against ...

Quote: Originally Posted by PWalls ... I guess the rub comes in does that mean the man has to quit being a Pastor/Deacon if not his fault. IMHO opinion, yes, they should step down, regardless. Because there is always a question of "if" it was his fault even if her sin was infidelity. She may have done that ...

Paul was one of the best apostles who ever lived. He was a murderer. Given that, I'd say a divorced deacon would be ok.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dick Winters Paul was one of the best apostles who ever lived. He was a murderer. Given that, I'd say a divorced deacon would be ok. Paul also had a personal encounter with the risen Lord Jesus. Maybe not quite apples to apples. See what you are trying to say though.