Christian Monogamy Established by Robbers
Deseret News, vol. 12, no.6, 1862; “Thus this monogamic order of marriage, so esteemed by modern Christians as a holy sacrament and divine institution, is nothing but a system established by a set of robbers.” – Brigham Young
Mark 10:6-11; “But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. 7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.”
Was Jesus a robber?
This is very well put and to the point. The apostle Paul agreed with Jesus and said in 1 Timothy 3:2 — “An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach”…
In 1 Timothy 3:12, he added, “Let deacons be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.”
Then in Titus 1:6, Paul wrote, “…if any man be above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.” This instruction was in regard to elders.
So, overseers, deacons, and elders are to have only one wife — just as God said in Genesis 2:24. God’s instructions are as clear as day. That is something to be very thankful for. Have a great day.
Margaret
Thank you Margaret – your kind words are encouraging to us! It still seems so new to me and comforting that other Christians are in agreement with each other. I’ve been saved for 20 years and it will never grow old! 🙂
It’s always reassuring His word never changes so we can lean on Him year after year, generation after generation. It’s just so cool! As a Mormon I never even thought of something like that. Hmmm….
God bless you my friend!
With Love in Christ;
Michelle Grim
1 Cor 1:18