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Originally Posted by 2 Tim 4:2 I do not find that the phrase "One that ruleth his house" is open to every activity in the household. else the church would need to investigate every intimate detail of the marriage relationship.
But the phrase is clearly defined and given specific parameter in that same verse "having his children in subjection with all gravity". There is no need to take the "One that ruleth his house" past its clearly defined parameter. | So you're saying that "household management" in this context necessarily means that a man must have children in order to qualify for office? |
I believe that is a legitimate argument. But if we are going to argue that it is not then we need not argue that "husband of one wife" means that the bishop must be a male.