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Dtruthspeaker:
Stop talking rubbish.

Moses was in the presence of God, so common sense would have told you that if Moses's wife was tired of walking with him, he would have reported the matter to yt my and that God discussed the problem with him.

So, in the end that we see zipporah walk away from her marriage....

Dtruthspeaker:
Stop talking rubbish.

Moses was in the presence of God, so common sense would have told you that if Moses's wife was tired of walking with him, he would have reported the matter to God and that God discussed the problem with him.

So, in the end that we see zipporah walk away from her marriage that should tell you that Moses got his divorce sanctioned directly by God Himself. And his remarriage also.

Compare with Abraham who took wives even after Sarah's death and we see that God never spoke to him again upto the point that Abraham noticed and then drove everyone of them away.

So don't bring your paganism and heatheness into Christianity

https://www.nairaland.com/8032594/deuteronomy-17-17-shows-god

https://www.nairaland.com/8040571/westerhof-finally-confesses-adultery-polygamy

MaxInDHouse:
The Bible talks about two different covenants:

Jesus made it clear to his disciples that if they want to live forever in Paradise they must return to the arrangement God made in the beginning which is One Adam One Eve! Matthew 19:4.

That's why first century disciples of Christ always insist on one wife before ordaining any pagan as overseer in the congregation of Christ {1Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6}

Jewish Christians already know they mustn't marry more than one wife after Malachi has warned them against polygamy {Malachi 2:14}

So polygamy was permitted before Christ

MaxInDHouse:
The Bible talks about two different covenants:

[1] The first covenant is the one God had with the nation of Israel, Moses is the mediator of that covenant and it was to lead this nation to the Christ so until the arrival of the Christ that covenant remains valid. Deuteronomy 18:18-19

[2] The second covenant is the one God had with the followers of Christ this is the last and most important covenant as it was established to lead all adherents to everlasting life. John 3:16

Jesus made it clear to his disciples that if they want to live forever in Paradise they must return to the arrangement God made in the beginning which is One Adam One Eve! Matthew 19:4

So all those who lived before Christ came to establish the second covenant were declared righteous for living by the first covenant but from the moment John the baptist started preparing for the arrival of Christ things changed {Matthew 11:12} and righteousness can only be achieved by following the teachings of Christ which leads to everlasting life.

That's why first century disciples of Christ always insist on one wife before ordaining any pagan as overseer in the congregation of Christ {1Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6} Jewish Christians already know they mustn't marry more than one wife after Malachi has warned them against polygamy {Malachi 2:14} and we should not forget that Malachi was sent to tell them how they should prepare for the coming of the Christ {Malachi 3:1} this is the one who will show them the highway to holiness {Isaiah 35:8} that's why Jesus said he is the Way! John 14:6

So polygamy was permitted before Christ but by the time Jesus walked the earth repentant Jews no longer practice polygamy that's why you can't hear of any disciple of Christ or first century Jews having more than one wife because they believed Malachi's message as a preparation for the way of holiness! Malachi 4:5

God bless you and may you have peace!

Benbellamor:
One wife is only Mandatory for Only Overseers

Benbellamor:
You Lied!!! Polygamy was not even mentioned in that bible verse or any part of the Bible.

Benbellamor:
i challenge you to provide a single verse in the bible where polygamy is ever mentioned or just keep quiet

Westerhoffe:
I Timothy 3:2 was for Bishops.
Titus 1:6 was for Elders.

MaxInDHouse:
First century Christians taught gentiles that only monogamists among them can become exemplars in the congregation so polygamists aren't fit for the altar!

Malachi said dealing treacherously with one's partner is evil in God's sight. Malachi 2:14

So do you think your son or brother in-law can marry another woman after your sister or daughter? Matthew 7:12

MaxInDHouse:
Paul told Timothy that among gentiles only monogamists are fit for the altar in Christ's kingdom.
I believe that has spoken in volumes!

Benbellamor:
Then Apostle Paul isn't fit for the Alter because is isn't a monogamist!!
Can you see how your trying to force a concept that doesn't exist failed woefully
Malachi is still under the old law? Old testament. So in light of That, Jacob dealt treacherously with Leah by further Marrying Rachel abi
Yet Jacob became Israel
You can see how your argument is so confusing. if he chooses so why not?
You now sounds like a baby....

Benbellamor:
Paul wasn't a monogamist yet he officiated at the alter!
Your analogy just exposed you Big time
I have always said it that principle of one wife has no basis in the scripture

MaxInDHouse:
Paul never married just like Jesus

MaxInDHouse:
{Matthew 19:12} but anyone who marries more than one wife is against the standard God set in the beginning.

All those who lived before Jesus said this were declared righteous because they don't have the opportunity to hear from Jesus!

Benbellamor:
You have to admit that you actually lied about monogamist as the only ones that can qualify as overseers.

Benbellamor:
you are confusing yourself
Standard that was set in the old testament by Moses through inspiration allowed a man to marry a second wife. Exodus 10:21
Exodus 10:21

10) If he takes another wife, he must not reduce the food, clothing, or marital rights of his first wife

MaxInDHouse:
Please can you explain what apostle Paul meant in the below verses?😟

The overseer should therefore be irreprehensible, a husband of one wife, moderate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach. 1Timothy 3:2

If there is any man free from accusation, a husband of one wife, having believing children who are not accused of debauchery or rebelliousness. Titus 1:6

Benbellamor:
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Jesus gave condition for taking a second wife, that you must not divorce the first wife except she committed adultery

Benbellamor:
was apostle Paul a monogamist? As you claim as the only approved status to be an overseer.....
You can't answer that
So according to your standard
Apostle Paul is not eligible for an overseer.

Benbellamor:
you can't point to any bible verse that makes it compulsory for every christian to marry Only one wife

MaxInDHouse:
You are trying to be funny shey?

Well Jesus said it's either a Christian isn't married at all {Matthew 19:12} and Paul said monogamy [/b]so Paul is qualified according to Jesus and also monogamists!

MaxInDHouse:
You don't understand the scriptures but i will teach for the benefit of interested followers of this thread.

Jesus said:

"Truly I say to you, among those born of women, there has not been raised up anyone greater than John the Baptist, but a lesser person in the Kingdom of the heavens is greater than he is" Matthew 11:11

All those who lived before John the baptist can't qualify for everlasting life until they are taught what Jesus the only way to life taught {John 14:6} so the way to everlasting life was first opened when people started listening to Jesus' words .

As for all those who lived before John the baptist they will still be resurrected to learn what Jesus taught for another 1,000 years and master it before they can qualify for everlasting life but among Christians some are qualified already for everlasting life because they will be taken to heaven where Satan can't reach them again.

That's why Jesus said all those who lived before John are lesser while those who are listening to him are greater than John in fact whoever hasn't learned from Jesus is still considered dead from God's standpoint even while they are still breathing! Luke 9:60 compare to Revelations 20:5-6

Benbellamor:
You insist that only Monogamist can be an overseer.

Benbellamor:
you're trying to change topic....stop derailing this thread.....I have TRASHED your digression
Question is was Paul a monogamist? Yes or no Answer

MaxInDHouse:
Ọmọ it's God's word i quoted for you so you are free to TRASH it at least you have seen what it says about Christianity!

Benbellamor:
you have not said anything.