💫 Summary
Pastor Kenneth Afari addresses a question from a man in his mid-30s about marrying two women he had children with before becoming a Christian, emphasizing that the Bible only recognizes a union between one man and one woman and advising him to choose one woman for marriage while taking responsibility for the children of the other.

✨ Highlights
The Bible only recognizes the legal union of a husband and wife as blessed by God, distinguishing between a wife and a concubine.
The Bible does not permit a man to marry multiple women.
A woman staying with a man without being married is referred to as a concubine in the Bible.
God only acknowledges the relationship between a husband and a wife as a legitimate union.
         
God expects marriage between one man and one woman, frowning upon other forms of companionship.
God's ideal union is between a husband and a wife, not concubines.
The Bible discourages divorce, even in cases of multiple marriages.
Those with two wives are not allowed to hold office in the church.
         
As a Christian, you cannot divorce your unbelieving spouse, according to 1 Corinthians 7:12.- The Bible states that if a believer is married to an unbeliever who is willing to stay, they should not be divorced.
The act of marriage is seen as a powerful thing in the sight of God, symbolized by the payment of a bridal price.
Apostle Paul emphasizes the spiritual blessings that follow when a believer remains married to an unbeliever without seeking separation.
         
Staying married to an unbeliever can lead to spiritual blessings for the children and the believers, emphasizing the oneness of marriage for earthly and eternal purposes.

Remaining married to an unbeliever can result in spiritual cleansing for the children, according to the Apostle Paul.

God views a man and a woman in marriage as one flesh, highlighting the importance of both partners receiving Jesus Christ.
While earthly marriage is important, individuals must personally give their hearts to God for spiritual cleanliness and blessings.
         
Before getting married, choose one woman if you have multiple partners, and take responsibility for the children of the concubines you do not marry.- God's foundation is one man and one wife when marrying.
If you had multiple partners before coming to Christ, choose one to marry.
Take responsibility for the children of the concubines you do not marry.
Abraham took care of the children of his concubines and granted them inheritance.
         
Lamech is highlighted as the first person to practice polygamy, going against the principle of one man, one wife in the Bible.

Lamech is the first person from Cain's descendants and Adam's descendants to take two women as wives.
Polygamy is stated to be from Satan and is not correct, according to Pastor Afari.

Pastor Kenneth Afari emphasizes the biblical principle of one man, one wife, citing Adam and Eve as examples.
Moses is mentioned to have allowed divorce, but it is highlighted that in the beginning, it was not so.

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