If we look at the ancient Church practice, this meant that a priest could only be married once. If his wife died, he could not remarry. He was expected to remain celibate thereafter.
This was meant to reflect Christ’s fidelity to His one Bride the Church.
This ancient practice of the Apostolic Churches gives us the true interpretation of the scripture here. The orthodox churches still continue this practice today.
Although a married priest is not able to become a bishop in either Catholic or Orthodox Churches.
Protestants add to the scripture by interpreting “ husband of one wife “at a time” “
This was not an injunction against polygamy, the Lord already discounted polygamy in His teaching, which was obvious to all already.
The Catholic Church follows Paul’s wisdom to remain unmarried to totally focus on the Church ministry.
This leaves people completely free without other obligations.
This was meant to reflect Christ’s fidelity to His one Bride the Church.
This ancient practice of the Apostolic Churches gives us the true interpretation of the scripture here. The orthodox churches still continue this practice today.
Although a married priest is not able to become a bishop in either Catholic or Orthodox Churches.
Protestants add to the scripture by interpreting “ husband of one wife “at a time” “
This was not an injunction against polygamy, the Lord already discounted polygamy in His teaching, which was obvious to all already.
The Catholic Church follows Paul’s wisdom to remain unmarried to totally focus on the Church ministry.
This leaves people completely free without other obligations.
