Pastor Mensah Otabil adds voice to the Polygamy debate

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[@philiparkoh-forson7800]

Beautifully and logical and spiritually discussed. This is the best argument against polygamy I have ever heard. The fact that God ALLOWED doesn't mean He APPROVED.

[@oluwasegunkudaisi1729]

Pastor Mensah is the best message I have ever heard on polygamy in my 39 years in Faith. THE BEST MATURE MESSAGE.

[@lodel]

Why we all need to study the bible. Dr otabil taught this like teaching a toddler.. very clear❤

[@makgotlotjiane7453]

I was blessed by his teaching. More grace. I really miss this kind of teaching/preaching. More great grace Sir.

[@Jane-ms2fz]

The man is a great teacher

[@MaxwellJuniorBaidoo-sq5zs]

We are not toddlers. This is convenient teaching full of assumptions of what God thinks. He struggled to debunk polygamy. He was inconsistent with who started polygamy. First he admitted Jacob started it and later said it was started by the acceptance of Kingship by Israel. He used his own logic to assume that God should have asked Noah/sons to married 7 wives if he wanted a fast track the increase in human race. His argument is whimsical and selective just like the supporters of polygamy. His argument was bereft of biblical justifications but full of Bible stories. He is very intelligent and eloquent with words and teachings so people are easily swayed to accept his opinions even when they are light weight

[@Jinyebo]

The most simple teaching on polygamy by Dr Otabil.am so blessed

[@solomonlamptey7745]

@MaxwellJuniorBaidoo-sq5zs I think Dr. Otabil was categorical about what he said. He also stated that although we have polygamous cultures before biblical days, and even afterward, this does not support the fact that God approves or approved of their mistakes. Marriage is not from a cultural perspective; it's God's perspective, thus objective.

[@GendusaBrain]

You said it all @11:24, He didn't have polygamy in mind but acted circonstancially. Exactly, no man has ever had polygamy in their mind but the circumstances, such as disrespectfulness, lack of few things or changes of the wife) that pushes man to start looking around for what lacks from the first wife. I cannot blame this speaker, he's only speaking of what he thinks which has not Biblical Scripture....

[@franciskoranteng4635]

I agree totally God richly Bless Papa Mensah Otabil for putting this global debate to rest. Indeed this Man of God is deep

[@mikemark123]

Anytime a pastor preached his opinion and it aligns with ours …we cheer him on No where did pastor otabil quote any scripture that says polygamy is a sin or evil God bless u

[@zabrowskiuzo7528]

If U are born again you should not struggle with polygamy. If you have a wife, how did you lust after another woman to seek her for marriage and how many do younfeel is okay? 100 wives?

[@justinkakpo46]

Polygamy in Christianity is simply a manifestation of indiscipline and has consequences.

[@jakins250]

Jesus Christ said it was not so in the beginning

[@jamesokyere6366]

Dr Mensah You have answered all. God bless you

[@AWOFOFORMBARadioTV379]

POLYGAMY is present but not preferred. Deep!!!! It is present but not approved. What more can one say? Jesus said so indeed. I do AGREE ENTIRELY.

[@olajidevictor5498]

It's funny how we ask questions about God's will but direct the question to a fallible man. Christians need to know God for themselves and hear from Him first hand so that what you know is not anchored on a man's exegesis but on God's revelation of His word. Today it is an easy question, tomorrow it may be a controversial question. Learn to hear from God yourself on every matter regarding His will.

[@mozamanesono9394]

Christians don't like researching they believe anything any person says. The topic of polygamy is clear in the bible so you don't need any person to be called a professor to teach you about it. Study to proof yourself approved.

[@doslos]

Dr Otabil, great teacher. He taught it well.

[@affiebenezer2930]

When he reached where the big men were polygamous, he takes his time to be a lawyer for them. If God is the one that give children, then why do you some children are troublesome so, they are not from God. Did God ever spoke against it?

[@olufemiolugbemi25]

From Genesis to Revelation, there is no where that God spoke against polygamy. It would however be accepted that the initial concept of instituting marriage was for one man one wife "from the beginning it was not so" Mt.19.8, buy as society began to expand coupled with the reduction of the men due to incessant wars, and other factors, the vacuum for polygamy was created. If God Himself who is the same yesterday, today and forever Heb. 13.8, didn't condemn the practice of polygamy, as shown in Exodus 21.10, and encouraged in 2 Sam.12.8, the practice of polygamy should therefore not be seen as sin.......

[@kwasianti8199]

Very clear. God bless Pastor Otabil. Polygamy is never Godly and biblical. Stick to you one spouse and have your peace of mind.

[@kwamecharles6037]

Nothing ungodly about polygamy

[@seidualisampare3373]

Can they tell us where it says polygamy is a sin? It is not enough, Just be saying it was't Gods plan, that conclusion is something.

[@kuffuor_godfred]

That’s why I call him Father, thanks Dr Mensah Otabil. When I grow up I want to be sound biblically like you

[@hubertchapman007]

A ‚great’Teacher of the Gospel has well bisected the scriptures👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾❤❤

[@cyrilschandorf2108]

We should always look at the OT in the light of the New Testament. The law came through Moses but grace and truth came Jesus Christ. Christ is the end of the law righteousness for those who believe the gospel of reconciliation redemption and peace. Glory to Jesus Christ, the only credible mediator between God and all generations. 1Ti. 2:5-7

[@danladiojito9741]

Now you said jesus is the mediator ( messenger) between man and God. The next thing is some people will say jesus is God who came in flesh man. Most practice of christianity are just full of lies and deception.

[@japhethkaingu487]

The idea that Jesus did away with the law is quite deceiving. You violet any natural or spiritual law and be sure of the consequences until such a time that you stop doing it.

[@thomasagorhom1139]

@@japhethkaingu487 Exactly while Jesus himself said he came to fulfill the law and not to condemn it.

[@oforiappiah2018]

Dr. Otabil intelligently present his understanding of the bible and pointed out the truth on the matter of marriage and polygamy *WITHOUT MENTIONING NAMES OR CALLING ANYONE FALSE OR FAKE. NEITHER DID HE WARN US OF ANY MAN OF GOD WHOSE VIEW MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM HIS.* Something you should learn!

[@py20]

Pastor Otabil didn't need to. He was asked a question and he answered it correctly. But there are times when it is necessary to pointedly call out those teaching error in order to warn people from being misled from the truth. Paul did that many times in His writings and we shouldn't shy from following his example if/when necessary. The preservation of Biblical truth should always take precedence over everything else.

[@kojo6300]

What i gather is that there is no instruction from God against marrying more than one wife. Also Abraham is said to have married Hagar in Genesis 16:3. So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. Lastly even in the New Testament there is no explicit command against polygamy except that someone in a leadership role should be a man of one wife. Now as Christians we should base our understanding on scripture and what God says, not patterns that we see. I’m not advocating polygamy, I’m saying we shouldn’t add to the Bible what is not there.

[@Adebayobamidelealfredmoses]

Hmmm 🥰 Different understanding & interpretations ! God neither discouraged nor encouraged polygamy o ! Dis is very educating & inspiring ! More Grace sirs ❤

[@georgekoomson393]

May the oil of God on HIS servant Dr. Otabil never run dry, that's biblical teaching indeed

[@monicamccormack6620]

Amen, and may we also learn from him by reading the bible ourselves with understanding so that people will not twist the scriptures to fit their tradition, cultural beliefs and selfish desires. Long live Dr Mensa Otabil

[@angelindenzi2948]

God bless Dr Otabil sir. Let me also add that even the animals had one partner each... Men had always gone against God's will to please their flesh.

[@MimiNoamessi]

That is so right, thanks for adding that, and also you will never see a male animal going after one another, Lord have Mercy 😢😢

[@jemk6098]

True, animals are more intelligent than some human

[@thomasboateng6455]

Polygamy is present but not preferred. Man of thank you for always blessing us

[@peterm352]

... be Christ like, don't marry then. Religion is meant to destroy muntu. Folk tales should always be treated as such. Inside you is God. Slave masters God cannot be that of the slave. Religion bamboozled.

[@alafflo5998]

This man Dr. Otabil, has always been a seasoned teacher of the word rightly dividing it and has never deviated either to the right or left. God bless him

[@ellisadjerho5443]

I guess this assertion was Dr. Mensah's opinion of the scriptures. So many context he left out to buttress his point. To crown all the heresy on Polygamy.... The final judgement shall be around Salvation which is the ultimate and not Religion. We all know in parts, but when the Lord and Saviour shall appear the unknown shall be unveil. Monogamy or Polygamy... None of it will hinder the Salvation of our souls to Heaven rather our belief will. Shalom!

[@ashiegodbless5978]

So if every man marry one lady, who will marry the rest of the ladies ?

[@ApostAmeduMAMark]

It couldn't have been presented better and clearer. Dr. Otabil did so well in the explanation. That people made wrong choices and decisions doesn't mean they are biblically correct. Their errors are meant to teach us.

[@ignatiusmensah1645]

Did GOD comdenm them for marrying multiple wives ??

[@ApostAmeduMAMark]

@@ignatiusmensah1645 In Jesus's own words, "it was not so from the beginning " (Matt. 19:8). It is the greed of man that drives him to multiply wives.

[@geralddelali8880]

The Bible is written in two folds, Descriptive and Prescriptive. Because the Bible described certain acts of certain renowned people in the Bible does not mean it is proscribed by God for us.

[@asareowusu8571]

@@geralddelali8880 Did God make rules to govern how polygamy is to be conducted in scriptures? If yes, then it is not sin if you follow His guidelines.

[@user-qv7zd1ky8h]

@@ApostAmeduMAMark Mathew 19:8 rather talks about divorce not polygamy?

[@fiifiacquah393]

Pastor otabil is a genius ….God bless this man more

[@bishopword2496]

This is exactly my view too Polygamy is a response to man'will and not God's will God bless pastor Otabil

[@briantumwijukyenichanor1764]

Who gave man the Biological ability to procreate with more than one woman?

[@attaebenezernkansah7320]

We thank God that we have Pastor like Dr Otabil who stand for truth

[@justanotherfarmer7922]

Interesting. I think this is the first time someone is actually making a meaningful Bible based argument in favour of monogamy. Thank you for sharing. God continue to bless Dr. Otabil with more wisdom and insight.

[@jamesokyere6366]

God bless you Dr Mensah Otabil Sound teaching

[@SETHBOATENGDUODU]

God bless you Pastor Gideon and God bless Papa Otabil...you are genius

[@PolycarpIhekoronye]

Dr. Otabil THANK YOU very much for teaching and correcting the error. May God preserve us always from heresies steming from the pulpits.

[@o.a.nathaniel8165]

If God says that i hate divorce and never say that i hate polygamy. who are we to condem polygamy? Ps. Mensah said many things about this matter that is not biblical. read more on these and you shall know the truth. Gen 16;3, 2samuel 12;8, Number 12;1-10, Gen 4;23

[@joshuaadjei7347]

Pastor Mensah Otabil is truely annointed this message is a gift from God. I don't attend ICGC but their fruit ye shall know them. God bless you Papa for this devine message and explanation

[@kingdommindtvclergy.3866]

This is the best teacher ever follow Gods foundational pattern and not just a verse.

[@letlovelead5446]

Wow this is loud and clear🙌🏻👌💪

[@nikoikotey9227]

Sound, simple to understand topical teaching. God continue to bless Dr. Otabil.

[@user-ic4oz8qm8t]

As usual, Pastor Otabil comes through for me with his straight and inspired words. May God increase the kind of teachers in the mould of Dr. Otabil. Thank you sir

[@robertotoo7337]

From my youth I have study to know that God forbid polygamy ,things are falling apart tell them

[@loveissweet8003]

I totally agree with him I am very clear now and I wonder where this man of God gets his wisdom and knowledge from. May God continue to protect and preserve his life

[@perfectwordofGod]

they dont study the bible and they preach according to their desires

[@akintundeolusegun9661]

Thank you sir. You set the record straight. I don't know where these pastors from the pit of hell got their own idea of Polygamy as an accepted code in the christiandom. Pastor Mensah. Thank you and Thank you all over again

[@moyinolutayotv4797]

Thank you so much Dr Mensah for the exposition. This is a teaching that should go viral for all and sundry, not only to hear but to learn.

[@esther.6965]

Men of God who condone polygamy struggle with lust

[@dominicebere9414]

Dr Otabil is a great teacher. Meet him at one the TREM , Lagos annual conferences.

[@dorothykumi431]

Yes i was at Nigeria then and i attended

[@amadansowaa9964]

indeed a matured man of God teaching

[@franciskumah3058]

Wisdom from the man of God, Pastor Dr Otabil🎉

[@isaacbekoe2188]

Wao! So straight forward and understanding. All of us will have to take our bible lessons seriously so that we are not misled. May the Holy spirit guide us. God bless you, Ps. Mensah Otabil for the insightful teaching❤

[@victorshode753]

Thanks. Dr Otabil. That was the correct exposition of God's word and God's mind. God bless 🙏

[@jameeladramani6873]

May God enlighten and guide him to the straight path Forgive him for calling Gaza the consequences…

[@hourofhope3987]

God bless you Dr. Olabil . Very powerful teaching.🥰

[@TeacherBotwe2618]

Teachers are teaching am blessed thanks to dr . And pastor Gideon

[@jaftamakafane]

Bless the Lord for Pastor Otabil, well explained ❤

[@rockscientistsgeoservices]

This teaching is a blessing to me and those around me ❤

[@asigosamuel5554]

Powerful teachings ❤

[@Yesumo1932]

Pastor Mensa Otabil still remains my favorite Pastor in the whole World..His teachings are always deep..God bless U Dr Mensa Otabil

[@user-cw6zk9hm7b]

Clear and deep teaching God bless you Dr. Otabil

[@MimiNoamessi]

Dr Otabil breaks down the words as it’s should, if you don’t read the word yourself, you will be deceived big time, and all this polygamy issues is an excuse of people to abuse their partners emotionally and satisfy their vices, even looking at the one who did it in the Bible they were wealthy but in this generation they cannot take care of one wife but want many, and also they forgot the consequences of that actions and they reason behind it . 1 Corinth 10:23 says You say, “I am allowed to do anything”-but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything but not everything is beneficial Let us pray for wisdom and knowledge while reading the word and get the true revelation from it Don’t be fooled, READ THE WORD with the help of the Holy Spirit, and live a life pleasing unto to the Lord 🙏🏽🙏🏽Shalom

[@msjay025]

Excellent explanation, love it. Very clear, very understandable.

[@danvasosogo2144]

Thanks alot Dr Mensah Otabil. I have been struggling with this, but I am now enlightened.

[@feargodkojo6121]

He's a great teacher... I learnt tons❤❤❤

[@pancaskenn6852]

GOD bless you OSOFO Otabil ! You have said it all, GODLY submission!!

[@eliasmokwena509]

Dr. Mensah Otabil explained this issue from the heart of God (standing on the site of truth). May the good Lord bless him and keep him.

[@kevinchinyem4808]

Some men are monogamous including some pastors yet they have side chicks and that's pure evil.

[@adegboyegaa9720]

11:00 ff Polygamy because of circumstances isn't wrong, right? Its only people who desire to be elders that were asked to be HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE. Meaning there were people in the church (during Paul's time) with more than one wife!

[@obedakowuahbarima7358]

What a great teacher Pastor Otabil is. God bless you man of God

[@ministertoofresh3320]

Yes I agree with Ps Otabil❤

[@yemiamusan4391]

Thank God for a wonderful man of God papa pastor Otabil for the classification of the marriage issues more anointing sir ITNJ

[@EndtimeRevelation660]

God bless this man of God who's knows the truth that in the beginning God created man and woman not women's

[@juxteezatterh3999]

The controversy of polygamy and monogamy has existed for centuries but with this video, and Ps. Otabil’s input it ends here. Crystal clear.❤

[@bitrusdalyop1944]

Pastor Otabil has clearify it all. I think it time for Christians to learn and have a relationship with God personally so as to understand his will. It will help you know the true message from God.

[@smazendame]

Solomon later realised that this was the starting point of his thesis, which ends with him declaring that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

[@silasokang5168]

Sound biblical teaching. God bless you Pastor Otabil

[@fragrancedeparadiso443]

Whenever we get mixed up, please let's settle for the word that proceeds from the mouth of God "for this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?” Matthew 19.5 Take note of the "wife" not "wives" King James

[@lydiaadjetey1442]

This man of God said it all😊😊. May God bless grant all his heart‘s desires, Amen 🙏🏽.

[@adrianongaywa1070]

Very clear teaching. Thank you Pastor Mensah

[@samuelkariungi6289]

I love the way Pastor Otabil teaches this subject because it is backed by the truth of the word of God.

[@nwakachinedu]

The teaching is quite apt and instructive. I'm quite glad with most of the teachings of Dr Otabil, though, not all.

[@samailyohanna9937]

Mathew 19:1-8 has made this so clear, why are some pastor's misleading others? Thank God the bible has made it so clear that people like this will come. Guys let your spirit and the word of God be the paramount thing not any human being.

[@musondabupe5943]

I like the way this Pastor have explained.❤

[@aluporuth2438]

Pastor Otabil you are sprit filed . The word of God richly dwells in you . Thank you God bless you

[@princevansconsulate]

Love you Pastor Otabil So awesome, plain and clear

[@mikemark123]

He never quoted any scripture that says polygamy is sinful or evil Our foundation must and should always be the scriptures not opinions God bless u

[@edmondmiteng8802]

You are right. Please give us a scripture that approves of polygamy.

[@user-ql8ww1cu7r]

You are indeed the greatest Ministerial father with sound doctrine for all time Shalom Peace to you

[@aexasamoah-baffour8730]

This is an eye opening teaching

[@BenjaminTJones]

This is deep knowledge. God bless😊

[@yawobeng6471]

Lets not get the fact wrong. God instituted Adam and Eve from creation but God wasn't against polygamy

[@judelartey4095]

Very clear message! The fact that something was done in bible days doesn’t mean we’re to copy everything. Thank God for revelation

[@funnyshorts379]

It was a Q&A time he had in CCC Kumasi where someone asked a question about polygamy and christianity. So this is his response and I was glad to be there. We need to study well.

[@osaretind.aigbedion2268]

Mensa Otabel is well versed in the scriptures, however, he was logical answering the question.

[@FAITHFacts-bq6zk]

The best answer so far, man of God. Am richly blessed

[@thomasansah293]

Awesome as always

[@rutherfordnyarko6483]

we bless God for His word

[@humbled-ike]

Thank you so much Pastor Mensah Otabil... you gave me what i was searching for. The mistake or trick of Laban, was actually God's will. Jacob was following his selfish desire and lust but God would have His will come to pass. Thank you once again Sir

[@jeanpaulemilien4784]

True Man of God be bless Pastor.

[@okokonntia3174]

God bless Dr Otabil, very incisive and profound biblical analysis: "Polygamy is present but it is not preferred."

[@ericenyan8374]

Thanks so much, My General Overseer, the teaching is very DEEP No questions again 🙏

[@abodundetimothy4911]

simply explainatory, informative, educative and philosophical

[@Ronny_Ron]

I don't even know what to say: this is so profound, well taught. And if you want to be a man of God/overseer/pastor, the bible is clear in 1 Timothy 3:2, husband of one wife. If not, even as a deacon, or faithful leader of the church, 1 Timothy 3:12 says the same thing to you: husband of one wife

[@samwellkusi568]

Thank you so much Pastor Mensa Otabil

[@thelmafagyei7897]

Great teacher, God bless you servant of the most high Jehovah 🙏 Great displays of biblical teacher

[@johnsibandze3267]

Thank you so much for the insight, Dr Otabil just nailed it. Very profound and clear.

[@florencecainesumo5401]

I've never one day thought that God approved polygamy and so thanks to this servant of God for additional knowledge.

[@thetruegodofabraham]

2 Samuel 12:8 I gave you your master’s 2 Samuel 12:8 I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives into your keeping, and gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if that had been too little, I also would have given you much more! and your master’s wives into your keeping, and gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if that had been too little, I also would have given you much more!

[@solomondauda4206]

Gen 16:3 So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife.

[@anniekanyenda3016]

Powerful teaching by Pst Mensal