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Originally Posted by Scott Pitta
It is very possible Paul had an issue in mind we are not aware of.
He mentions the same qualification twice. Here is the second mention:
A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.
Why did Paul repeat this qualification twice ? He did not do so for other qualifications.
If he only meant faithfulness in family, then divorce and remarriage are not part of the qualifications. If Paul felt divorce was a disqualified, he could have simply said as much.
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That's why I believe it goes beyond just being divorced and remarried. It would include polygamy and concubinage also. Just be the "husband of one wife".
And I don't believe this is the result of "moralizing". The intention isn't to condemn anyone. I believe it is about being able to manage the family of God, being blameless, above reproach, and having a good report among those outside of the church.
In the oldest Christian traditions, do we see any kind of rejection regarding divorcees in the office of bishop?
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