Israel CS Lim has written so many valid and biblical proofs on this subject that his conclusion concerning the Patriarchy simply must be read. Here it is:

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CONCLUSION:

MONOGAMY IS OF GOD, BUT "SHOULD-BE" MONOGAMY AS THE ONLY RIGHT FORM OF MARRIAGE IS NOT OF GOD BUT OF PAGAN ROMAN-TIC TEACHINGS THAT IS DESTROYING THE WORLD AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

LET ME EXHORT YOU

If a man can lay down his life for others, he is patriarchal. If he is not patriarchal, he will live for himself. If he lives for himself, he will not live for you. So don’t be fooled by Roman-tic love. If a person is incapable of love and consideration for others, he will ultimately not love you more than he loves himself. For even if he appears to be so, he is doing it only for himself, which is still self-love. So don't be fooled. For if he is capable of love and consideration for others, he is capable of truly loving you. That’s why Jesus said, "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." (Mat 6:33)

PATRIARCHY IS IN CHRIST & CHRIST IS IN PATRIARCHY

THERE REMAINS 2 VITAL TRUTHS TO THIS ISSUE:

There are those who are called to monogamy while others are called to polygamy or celibacy. None should in any way discriminate or exalt itself against the others. Monogamy is not in anyway more superior or holier than polygamy just as celibacy is to monogamy. The answer is be poly-positive and receive others just as you want others to receive you.

Whatever form you take or are convinced of as best for yourself, be patriarchal in that God and his Kingdom must be in first priority in all things in your life. So if you are called to be monogamous, stay monogamous and be patriarchally monogamous, by putting God and His Kingdom first before your wife and God’s blessings shall be great upon you. The more you lose her because of God, the more you will gain her. It’s not the form, but patriarchy that sets one apart from the others.

Finally, there is a great need to turn away from the pagan theology of "should-be" monogamy for all people and to return to God’s forms and understanding of marriages as demonstrated by the Biblical fathers. The Bible is to be seen as one Word, not a book with 2 separate portions of 2 different cultures. There can be some cultural and societal differences from time to time, but the truth of God remains the same throughout the ages. He is timeless and He is never outdated, and the fundamental needs of man never change, for he forever remains as man. Children, let your hearts be turned to the fathers, lest God come and strike your land with a curse (Mal 4:6).

Brethren, be blessed in the Lord. Amen

In Christ's Name,
Israel CS Lim

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