What The Bible Says About Marrying More Than One Wife

For Christians, the Bible is not only the source of their faith, but also a source of wisdom for dealing with life’s many challenges. The fact that God is a loving parent encourages us, but it also highlights the responsibilities that come with being His offspring. Now that we’ve established the Bible’s vast store of information, let’s see what it says about polygamy....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

A guy may feel driven to be married more than once because of societal expectations, personal goals, or a woman’s infertility. Some studies have shown that polyamorous women experience higher rates of loneliness and jealousy. A few males in the Bible, like Abraham and Elkana, are recorded as having married multiple wives. The two Hannahs and Peninnah I each tied the knot.

A bishop must be “blameless,” “vigilant,” “sober,” “of excellent behaviour,” “committed to hospitality,” and “qualified to instruct,” according to 1 Timothy 3:1. The wives of bishops must adhere to the same rules. After reading this chapter, no one can claim that God does not approve of Christian monogamy. To counter this, Jesus states in Luke 16:18, “Whoever takes two or more wives commits adultery,” and the Bible advises a man should leave his wife and her husband (1 Corinthians 7:2)…CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>