Which priority should come first. Do you have any Biblical founding do back up your answer?
2007-12-20 17:03:27 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-12-20 17:03:52 · update #1
This is one of the reasons why Catholic priests do not marry.
Priests, religious brothers and religious sisters (nuns) as part of their vocation choose not to marry following:
+ The practice recommended in the Bible
+ The example of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and the Apostle Paul.
+++ Scripture +++
In Matthew 19:12, Jesus says, "Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it."
In Matthew 19:29, Jesus says, "And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life."
Matthew 22:30 - Jesus explains, "At the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven."
In 1 Corinthians 7:1, Paul writes, "It is a good thing for a man not to touch a woman."
Then in 1 Corinthians 7:7, Paul says, "Indeed, I wish everyone to be as I am."
In 1 Corinthians 7:27, Paul writes, "Are you free of a wife? Then do not look for a wife."
In 1 Corinthians 7:32-33, Paul teaches, "I should like you to be free of anxieties. An unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord. But a married man is anxious about the things of the world, how he may please his wife." And in verse 38, "So then, the one who marries his virgin does well; the one who does not marry her will do better."
Paul recommends celibacy for full time ministers in the Church so that they are able to focus entirely upon God and building up His kingdom. He “who refrains from marriage will do better.”
See also 1 Timothy 5:9-12, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Revevation 14:4, Isaiah 56:3-7, and Jeremiah 16:1-4.
+++ Scriptural Examples +++
Biblical role models of a celibate clergy came from John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Apostle Paul.
John the Baptist and Jesus are both believed to have been celibate for their entire lives. Some scholars believe that the example of the Essenes influenced either or both Jesus and John the Baptist in their celibacy.
WWJD? What would Jesus do? Jesus did not marry.
The Apostle Paul is explicit about his celibacy (see 1 Cor. 7). There is also evidence in the gospel of Matthew for the practice of celibacy among at least some early Christians, in the famous passage about becoming “eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 19:12).
The concept took many twists and turns over the years and will probably take a few more before Christ returns in glory.
A priest is "married" to the Church. Some people think that a priest who takes his duties seriously cannot take proper care of a wife and family.
With love in Christ.
2007-12-27 07:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family
2007-12-20 17:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by Inou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family
2007-12-20 17:05:55 · answer #3 · answered by Josh D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The immediate family must come first. If the family is out of order the man is not qualified to be a pastor (called a bishop or elder in the Bible) Read 1 Timothy 3:1-7
2007-12-20 17:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by mr_e_cowboy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Family.
2007-12-20 17:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by The Pope 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a person is a Christian he should order his priorities like this: 1) God, 2) Family, 3) Work.
Draw your own conclusions.
2007-12-20 17:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by Tabitha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend,
It is important first and foremost...that a preacher put Jesus Christ first. After all, if the pastor isn't practicing obedience to the Word of God, it is not possible for him to be a good spiritual role model for himself or his family nor the church (the body of believers).
Then, his responsibilty is to the church (the body of believers) in order that the "body" be spiritually healthy. He is after all, their (earthly) shepherd (spiritual leader/role model) who is to take care of his flock.
If the pastor's household isn't spiritually healthy, there is no way the church can be, because he is their spiritual leader. And lastly, his focus is to be on the community, etc.
So, the spiritual totem pole is in the following order:
1. God/Jesus Christ
2. Family
3. Church
4. Community
I am sure that I can find Biblical evidence, if you need it.
Sincerely in Christ Jesus,
lostnsavd...
2007-12-20 17:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by lostnsavd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a christian (not a preacher) But I think I would put my family before the church. God comes before family, but not church. There's a difference. And that is only to a certain extent.
2007-12-20 17:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Hayley S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For a true Christian minister. The answer is both. See, a true Christian minister is a minister 24/7/365. The thing is all about balance. But for the most part. God will take care of my family. Because God is my boss.
2007-12-20 17:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Father
2.Son
3.Holy Ghost
4. Hubby
5. Children
6. The family of God, who makes up the church.
Yes I have Biblical founding to back me up. The entire New Testament. This is what my belief is founded upon.
2007-12-20 17:15:45 · answer #10 · answered by grandma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋