31/07/2025
HOW MANY MATES?
We can also see from the Genesis record that God provided just ONE mate for Adam.In some cultures a man is permitted multiple wives.But does polygamy lead to family happiness? To the contrary, experience shows that it often leads to deep jealousy or rivalry,as well as the mistreatment of older wives (Proverbs 27:4; Genesis 30:1)Both polygamy and the putting away of wives by divorce existed among the ancient Hebrews.God , while tolerating that,gave the Israelites laws to prevent gross abuses.In discussing the matter, though, Jesus directed attraction to God's will as indicated in Genesis.When asked about divorce on various grounds, Jesus said:"Did you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female and said,'For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will stick to his wife...'? Therefore, what God has yoked together let no Man put apart.....Moses(In God 's law), out of regard for (the Hebrews ')hard heartedness, made the concession to you of divorcing your wives, but such has not been the case from the beginning.I say to you that whoever divorce his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits ADULTERY " -_----Matthew19:3-9.