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Originally Posted by Esaias
1 Timothy 3:4-5 KJV
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; [5] (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
How does a never married man "ruleth well his own house having his children in subjection with all gravity"? Paul states a requirement of an overseer is to know how to manage his own household. A never married man doesn't really have such experience.
1 Corinthians 7:26 KJV
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
The context of Paul's earlier statement in Corinthians is general advice for people during a time of distress. The statement in Timothy is a specific requirement for oversight of a congregation. So I see no contradiction. Otherwise, the married would be prohibited from being a bishop (the Roman Catholic position).
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I think that is a given that most people are gonna be married and Paul was speaking to the general audience, but I don’t think it was intended to disqualify people who chose a life of celibacy to serve the Lord. There are very few people that would come under the category, and it really so minuscule a scenario that it may not be worth mentioning. Most people do not feel complete without being married and that is by Gods design.
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