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1 Tim 3:17
Topic Started: Jan 24 2014, 08:56 PM (51 Views)
clark thompson
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1 Timothy 3:12-13



KJV(i)12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

KJ2000(i)12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

These are my thoughts, please share yours.

12 This verse is very controversial. Some say this verse is saying divorced men should not be pastors. Others say it is referring to being married to more than one wife at a time which Jews and others did practice; some Mormons still practice this today. You decide what it means. The Word does say God hates divorce. It also tells stories of men who are married to multiple women and if only adds to their troubles. If a man can not mange his own household he can not manage the house of God. This I believe means while the children are in the house and not when they have their own household. Children may be unruly but if God has called a man to be a deacon they first should want to be able to take care of their family first. Their family should not come before God but should come before their church.

13 Deacons are respected and should be. Today deacons responsibility have changed some but their original purpose was to aid the church by meeting the physical needs of the church so the pastor could focus on the spiritually needs of the church both should seek guidance from God in doing their duties. Deacons should not be shy about their faith, this does not mean they have to be out spoken because actions speak louder than words.
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