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Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by achorladey: 10:45pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
All I see is even if he had married them legally on same day, he was only practicing lawlessness because under God's law he had no basis for constituting such marriage but if he is bringing himself under God's law he will be free of such illegality if he let go of the other wives and stick with the first wife, because all he had was illegal in the first place. 1 Like |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Forlardara(m): 10:46pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
A man with wives dt got born again should come to Christ with ALL his wives. Salvation is unconditional! But it is a sin for a saved - married man with a wife to marry another wife. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Nobody: 10:47pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
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Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by mrZENographer: 10:47pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
idefua: But in this generation we find many false and worldly pastors directing converts instead of the Holyghost. smsh. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Nobody: 10:48pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
ettaetta:He should take care of his family and stop looking for excuses...polygamy is not a sin, it is the white man's interpretation of the Bible that is a sin. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by nairalandankrah: 10:50pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
[quote author=OHOnairaland post=46798073][/quote]. the FIRST woman or man you married, is your wife/husband.. the scripture said, to avoid 4nication let every MAN have his own WIFE. it didn't say "WIVES"..there is a difference between both. if you married 1million women b4 u bcame converted, but now, youve become a christian, heaven expects that you seize to have sexual relations with those women, and also you seize to address them as your wives..now, if you hav children from your past r/shp with other women , you also marid in d past,, they are your responsibility because you brought them into this world in the first place. so you are expected to take care of them..that is the cross you have to carry. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Jay542(m): 10:50pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Millerz:i'm a muslim and we are all learning. Its nothing personal. But if this is what the bible says then its very unfair to the other wives. Cos the same bible preaches repentance to the best of my knowledge. If the bible didnt state any solution to cases like this, yu should use your prophets to judge. King David married more than 1 woman and God pardoned him. Then God will also pardon this case cos he is the most Merciful. 1 Like |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by achorladey: 10:51pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
To all saying God hate divorce, what kind of divorce are we talking about? Is the one based on legal principle or the illegal one? Explain |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Dhilariousdandy(m): 10:52pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
histemple: Hmm.. I think you're missing something I don't said it shouldn't be followed, but Bible made us to know that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. And all things will become new.. The bible didn't tell us that all things will become old instead new... Pls jux take a look at this Bible verses regarding the tithe you're talking about : I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ Luke 18:12 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. Matthew 23:22 In the one case tithes are received by mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives. Hebrews 7:8 1 Like |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by mrZENographer: 10:53pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
pee777: The right thing to do is he will dilute the illigal marriage. Nevertheless, It is also his duty to take care of them and lead them to Christ. And if they accept d truth, there wil be peace. 1 Like |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by larrytorch(m): 10:54pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
OHOnairaland: God hates divorce yet it is not a sin?... I wonder how some of people interpret, yet, they can tell people to divorce other wives bcoz bible said this and that... whereas no where in the Bible clearly describe this scenario. Smh |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Iykelawrence: 10:58pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
One of the reasons why Abraham was asked to put away the mother of Ishmael was because Abraham didn't legally marry the lady before putting her in a family way, but when a man marries women ritefully, he's is their husband. And been born again doesn't change it. He needs to live a life of Christ by avoiding sin and living for Christ and not thinking of divorcing those women at the expense of his first wife. Cos doing that will confine those women to hardships and other negativities. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Richnero(m): 11:00pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Talk2nanro:now tell me why the post of a bishop should not be filled by a polygamist. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by histemple: 11:01pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Dhilariousdandy: The wrong interpretation of the bible is clearly the reason why there are so many churches and the problem keeps increasing instead of reducing. Our society may not recover from this mess occassioned by mischievous fake prophets brainwashing gullible miracle-seeking masses. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Philinho(m): 11:03pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
frosbel2:bringing the 4 wives to d knowledge of truth while still sleeping with them ![]() 1 Like |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by OMAR12: 11:03pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
how is it a sin, and who told you that the bible condemns divorce, the bible States that u can only divorce your wife on the ground of adultery. polygamy is not a sin.. that one man one wife I just how the British did their own marriage. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by nairalandankrah: 11:05pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
GogobiriLalas:. my dear, if polygamy is not a sin to YOU, Its definitely a sin to GOD. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Nobody: 11:06pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." (2 Timothy 4:3-4). Evidently signs of the end time. People will seek to deliberately miscontrue the words and commandments of God. Fornication is now deemed normal, acceptable and makes up our daily living. Shall we continue to sin that grace may abound? O.P nothing like modern day christianity. Jesus christ is the same yesterday, today, and Forever. The man should put away his 2nd 3rd..and other concubines and stick with the first. Polygamy is unacceptable in Christianity. One man, one wife. The instruction is very clear. To those supporting polygamy, you better repent........ Or IN SMAUG'S VOICE..you will burn! |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by folks4luv(f): 11:07pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Abra4real: I completely agree with ur point but I have a question. if a man in a polygamous marriage becomes born again, let's say he has 3 wives and they all have children for him, now, if he put the two away after marrying them traditionally, what happens to the women? are they free to marry again without ending up as adulterers because that is what Jesus called a divorced woman who chose to remarry. should we say the man has technically destroyed the lives of the two women he later dumped cause of his new faith? what should we call the man? or maybe the women can go ahead and remarry without being called adulterers since the man wrongly married them. sorry my question wasn't properly constructed, hope u will understand my point. 2 Likes |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by achorladey: 11:12pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
It is easy to say God hates divorce when it is meant for selfish purpose. When you legally marry a second wife, are you not putting apart the first marriage God has joined together? Now explain is that legal or illegal? |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Dhilariousdandy(m): 11:12pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
histemple: I think you're are the one mis-interpreting your self.. You said tithe was only in the old testament and I prove you wrong now the next thing is to be shouting about fake preaching and churches.. I guess, you are one of the member of Jehovah's witness!! |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by redcliff: 11:14pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
ettaetta: Lmao!!! |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by folks4luv(f): 11:14pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Philinho:technically, those women are divorced, so what happens if they remarry? they become adulterers? so let's say, the newly born again man used the women as a pawn to save himself? I don't feel comfortable with that. why destroy other people's life cause u want to save urs? |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by pee777(m): 11:15pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Iykelawrence: Sorry God did not mandated Abraham to put away Haggai, rather it was on Sarah's instructions. This buttress the fact that God created man to be in control of situations irrespective of how hard it may be. All our actions must glorify God either in the immediate or long run. For peace to reign in Abraham house God ask him to conscent to Sarah request otherwise Haggai n Ishmael may face the worst of all oppression in the hands of Sarah. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by histemple: 11:18pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Dhilariousdandy: I don't know the problem you have with Jehovah witness. I said the payment of tithe was an old testament instruction and you ran to scriptures that was even castigating those paying tithes in mints and disregarding more important things. Does it not show how desperate you are towards defending the indefensible? I am not a Jehovah Witness but doubt if you are better than any of them. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by folks4luv(f): 11:18pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
WindUpMerchant:do u agree that by doing that, the man is destroying the lives of the other women he married cause he wishes to save himself? for example, he married three wives, the last one has spent 15 years with him, birthing 5 children. what happens to those women? |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Nimexy(m): 11:19pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
lilmax: she shuld go and find it nw...... Lol |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by Meziem1010(m): 11:21pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
U want to put her away cos ur now a christian, i hope u will return her to the way she use to be so that she can get a husband? If u study the Bible and not to read it like novel, then 1timothy 3 vs 2 will give u clear understanding. Paul said in a congregation, one who desires to be a pastor should be a man of one wife. Is that not enough to tell us that there are men there having more that one wife? It is something done in ignorance and u cannot restitute human being. Thanks |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by coolniyi99(m): 11:21pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Abra4real: Matthew 19 vs 9, And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, COMMITTED ADULTERY: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery Understand this, this verse talks about when a man leaves his first wife completely then marries another. He commits adultery. But if he still chooses to stay with the first even though he marries another he hasn't committed adultery |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by pee777(m): 11:23pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Philinho: Why is the gospel of Christ referred to as Good News? Simply because it's too cheap to be believed. Same reason the scribes fought Jesus because they felt He has no power to forgive sins. We obtain righteousness by faith and not by works of the Law. Issue of adultery in the Law is what even you and I can not keep, Christ said even if you look at a woman lustfully you are guilty and the law condemns you. If the law can save, then we don't need Christ. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by folks4luv(f): 11:24pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
larrytorch:I think yours is the most appropriate contribution have seen. after reading several comments and replying some, my conclusion is, most of us are naive and myopic, we lack understanding and depth. |
Re: If A Man Has Multiple Wives And Becomes A Christian, What Is He Supposed To Do? by nairalandankrah: 11:25pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
Jay542:Dearest, A True Christian Knows That Christianity Is Serious Business, And That Jesus Christ Meant All That He Said And Thaught..We Believe That We Were Bought With His Precious Blood And So We Are Slaves To Him And Him Alone. As Such, We Are DUTY BOUND to do HIS will WHATEVER THE COST..going to heaven is not SHAWARMA AND ICE CREAM neither is it a JOURNEY for the lazy and undetermined. its a journey for the SINCERE, FAITHFULL, AND OBEDIENT. |
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