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\u200b<\/strong>Dear Dr. Belanger.  I read your topic on divorce.  Some would say that a man who receives Christ and then left by his unbelieving wife, would still qualify for the pastorate as I Cor 7 says “and if the unbelieving depart, let him depart.” If the believing husband did not seek the divorce, would he qualify for the Pastorate if he later remarries? Lastly, how do we know I Tim 3:2 is not speaking against polygamous practices? Thank You… Doug, Rochester, NY<\/em>

Among all other sins, divorce and\/or infidelity is one of the most impacting negative influences on society and within the Church. The person who commits such an act will severely diminish their ability to influence the hearts and minds of people for the glory of God. (Prov.6:32). The office of pastor\/deacon must always remain scripturally influential for the glory of God without blemish. This is especially true of one’s marital history and status.

Can a divorced Christian become or remain a pastor?  <\/strong>The pastor\/deacon above all else, possesses an office of an impeccable reputation by divine appointment. God will not lower His standards on marriage for the sake of tolerance.<\/strong> Very importantly, the pastor\/deacon represents the perfect will of God.  They must be blameless of anything that is contrary to the office for the sake of influence.

Christians are continually having marital difficulties serious enough to contemplate divorcing. Pastors must have biblical convictions in order to share the Word of God concerning God’s perfect will for marriage. They must be able to steer couples away from the prospect of divorce, and exhort them to stay together and work things out by God’s grace. The pastor’s own marital life must be an exhortation to this end. Otherwise their influence and counsel will not have the impact it needs.
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