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Originally Posted by raekwon For those who only voted "Married men (who've only been married once)", a question that's already been alluded to . . .
If a plain reading of the text dictates that only once-and-still-married may hold office, does it not also dictate that only men who have children (not just a child) are qualified? If not, why not? | Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilgrim Likewise, if he becomes widowed must he demit the ministry? | Anybody? |
If an elderly widow woman is instructed (I Timothy 5) to be doing the work of the Lord. Surely this would apply to men as well.
I don't believe a person loses their qualifications to serve just because their wife died. The death might cause an emotional hardship for awhile, but it certainly shouldn't suddenly disqualify him.