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Originally Posted by Blue Tick I have a question regarding overseers.
1 Timothy 3:4 reads. Quote: |
4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?
| My questions is: If a married man does not have children would this disqualify him from the office?
I would say no. This does not disqualify him from the office as long as his duties as a husband are in order and the other qualifications are met. My understanding of the text is this: If he does have children they should be submissive and orderly. However, it doesn't seem that its a prerequisite for a overseer to have children.
What think ye? | Think about that for a minute. If a marriage and children were necessary, then Paul could not be an elder.
Neither could Christ. | Think?
Fred, Fred,
You should be asking how I feel about it.
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