Pastor Mensah Otabil adds voice to the Polygamy debate

[@oluwasegunkudaisi1729]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@doslos]

Dr Otabil, great teacher. He taught it well.

[@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

[@epaggelias1516]

@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.

[@esther.6965]

Men of God who condone polygamy struggle with lust

[@jamesokyere6366]

Dr Mensah You have answered all. God bless you

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@thomasboateng6455]

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

[@petermwanetsa]

... 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.

[@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.

[@fiifiacquah393]

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

[@hubertchapman007]

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

[@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?

[@francisa.a.bockarie3307]

This is like going back to the ABC of the Bible crystal clear understanding of the doctrine of polygamy, thank you pastor Otabil

[@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

[@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.......

[@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!

[@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

[@uzorlawrence721]

When a servant of God speaks, you will know. God bless you sir for standing on the Lord's side

[@PolycarpIhekoronye]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@AgricConsult-f5k]

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

[@feargodkojo6121]

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

[@jamesokyere6366]

God bless you Dr Mensah Otabil Sound teaching

[@samuelkariungi6289]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@victorshode753]

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

[@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

[@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.❤

[@octagonmixltd]

Great analytical message on polygamy by the elderly pastor. We are living in a world of misery. I use to think about the many women in the world compared to their less populated male counterparts, alarming ratio of 10 women to 1 man. Polygamy isn't biblical but how do we care and protect the surplus women in the world today? Is there a science that could stop humanity from giving birth to more female children but more males in order to equalize the ratio of men to women? Many of us supported pastor Mensah hypocritically, we're not being sincere. Polygamy is a sin but we're right in there with the surplus women around, we still admire the beautiful girls down the street and even in our offices. What's that called? Have you ever researched why men behave the way they do? Why did God wired men to be so sexually attracted to women they see appealed to them? It's a bit painful seeing our surplus women in the world die of loneliness, depression, and sometimes childlessness. Should the surplus women be individually deprived of their right of getting a soul mate since all men are taken? What will be the future consequences of having too many women compared to men in a society? Is it okay for the surplus women to be alone?

[@augustinedonkor3450]

So the fact that though you have eaten and you're full, because there's a spare food and it can go bad the next day, you must of necessity eat that one too no matter the health implications? And who decieved you that all the Women walking in this world can't get a husband? Who told you so? What you've just written is the same excuse and lies being perpetrated by men who know not Christ and are deliberately finding every excuse to have multiple sexual partners. I have always said that some of you, no matter the Truth you here from the Scriptures, because your hardened hearts and your arrogance of the kind of life you're leading, you will still look for flimsy excuses, lies and strange analysis to help you still live the wrong and sinful lives you're in. Even if for nothing you should've read the answer Jesus gave to the pharisees. He was clear that in the beginning God made them one man and one woman. Please which woman in this Country or all over the world has been telling you she needs help with regards to a husband? Did our women ask you to pity them that way? Has the women in the world been complaining to you or you're the one speaking for them out your own guilt or strong uncontrolled lust? Even if there happens to be more cars on Earth than humans, it never ever justifies a man who goes robbing companies and people of their cars with the excuse that he is going to dash it to those who do not have. Life is not like that. If you want to keep on remaining in your sins, fine, but don't justify evil with flimsy and wrong analysis. There are many Men for all women, let them choose one each and settle down and stop the sinful lies.

[@gadgetsmore4858]

Great wisdom from one of greatest teachers of all time. Great exposition

[@SETHBOATENGDUODU]

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

[@MuyiwaAmode]

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

[@amadansowaa9964]

indeed a matured man of God teaching

[@abodundetimothy4911]

simply explainatory, informative, educative and philosophical

[@attaebenezernkansah7320]

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

[@pastorclaraadu1270]

Pastor Memsah 's teaching is very correct and full of insight. Kindly, consider the fact that some people will put away one and be with another.. they say, since they're not with two at a time... it's okay... I don't think so,

[@franciskumah3058]

Wisdom from the man of God, Pastor Dr Otabil🎉

[@kingdommindtvclergy.3866]

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

[@letlovelead5446]

Wow this is loud and clear🙌🏻👌💪

[@hellasketchy1668]

Bible verses against polygamy 1 Corinthians 7:2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 1 Timothy 3:2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

[@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.

[@Yesumo1932]

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

[@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.

[@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....

[@asempakanana5705]

I love my Pastor. See how he effortlessly dissected the issue for a clear understanding. God bless you Dr Otabil. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 😊😊😊

[@sermonclassics]

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.

[@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❤

[@msjay025]

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

[@oakictinternational4432]

God bless you, sir. This can only be understood by spiritual people, not those who are half-hearted or rely solely on academic knowledge to discern spiritual matters. There are significant points he mentioned that people are overlooking while focusing on their selfish desires.

[@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

[@The_rightway12]

Yes. Polygamy was traditions of men but not the perfect will of God. Thank you Pastor Otabil....very very insightful... i feel sad ehen some men of God today approve snd encourages polygamy.too sad. Most of these pastors of today must learn from you...I pray that God continue to give us wisdom and understanding in His Word.

[@EricGamelAdotey-e2z]

This is the first time I have seen Dr. Otabil struggle with a subject, I believe we all must study the bible for ourselves... The truth can not be bend

[@amaj60243]

Shame on you sir!!! Where was the struggle?? You have made up your mind on something already

[@emmanuelowusu-siaw6901]

😂 where was the struggle?

[@MD6-127]

Bro be blessed.... we need ppl like u Bereaans who check scriptures and verify....he is struggling I "believe " becoz he knows he is not been truthful.Where is one scripture where Yahuah forbids or rebukes.

[@MD6-127]

​@@amaj60243Saw me one scripture where Yahuah forbid or rebuke someone for polygamy..I but to ppl like u homosexuality is OK.....GO READ YOUR BIBLE

[@o.a.nathaniel8165]

@@MD6-127 he really struggled because he knew what he is saying is supported by God. during the time of david when david had bersheba and killed uriah. God through Nathan said that David i gave you your masters wives and if you needed more why didn't you ask me and i would have given you.

[@FAITHFacts-bq6zk]

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

[@matimbapower]

Sarah died in Genesis 23 Gen 23:2 And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. Keturah was married in Genesis 25:1 Hagar was in the picture because of Sarah's idea. Father Abraham didn't have more kids apart from Ishmael. Abraham was not a polygamist.

[@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

[@jeanpaulemilien4784]

True Man of God be bless Pastor.

[@amazingaccoutancyltd5102]

Best explanation by far..God bless you Ps Otabil

[@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.

[@johnsibandze3267]

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

[@ministertoofresh3320]

Yes I agree with Ps Otabil❤

[@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

[@gorpuloua6033]

Curse be upon Otabil for calling Abraham adulterer.Genesis 25v1-3

[@IsaiahMathew-gk6xh]

My brother u re very wrong for such statement. Apologize

[@BristerBernice]

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

[@BenjaminTJones]

This is deep knowledge. God bless😊

[@Nelisani]

Dr Otabil is loaded with the Word. The delivery is just on point❤ God bless you for sharing Pastor Gideon.

[@yawobeng6471]

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

[@Screenswithaview]

Dr.Otabil is a great . We all need to study the bible for ourselves and then we can speak naturally from our heart.

[@petermawulisunzzy3609]

The 1st Pastor lost and missed it all. The fact that the great men in the married more than one wife doesn't mean it was right and that God accepted. Because it is recorded in the Bible doesn't make it right. Why didn't God create 2 women for Adam? Why didn't Noah marry 2? They should study very well. Kudos to Pastor Otabil

[@dodoeury5771]

Don't mind him. All great men of God that he quoted that got involved with multiple women, how did those decisions end their love lives

[@Rev.SamuelAdjei]

Well, eurocentric interpretation is what is killing the church.

[@josephasante3047]

The Spirit of God communicating wisdom to the heart of men through his servant Pastor Mensah Otabil

[@py20]

Thank God for this clear and Biblically-sound teaching on Polygamy by Pastor Otabil. May all who may have been misled or confused by the erroneous message Dag gave on the subject, find the needed correction from it. Ministers of the gospel, like all humans, make mistakes in their teachings and conduct, and when they do, we must lovingly, but firmly, call them out, not make excuses for them or try to defend the indefensible out of sheer loyalty to them. Our first and highest loyalty must always be to God, His Word and His kingdom, not to any man, no matter his position or role in our lives.

[@princesssonpon7610]

Thank you man of God, God blessed you for a sound teaching. Concise and clear. Shortcuts(mean you didn't get understanding from the holy Spirit) is what cause all the wrong messages.

[@rutherfordnyarko6483]

we bless God for His word

[@yemiamusan4391]

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

[@asigosamuel5554]

Powerful teachings ❤

[@nikoikotey9227]

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

[@kevinchinyem4808]

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

[@nkirokobe]

Great message Dr Mensah, David's kingdom was discontinued because of the blood in his hand and God told him he won't build Him His temple

[@Adebayobamidelealfredmoses]

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

[@geoffreymalimo3312]

Wow pastor Mensah is always educative absolutely spot on have learned something new

[@rhumash5977]

I'm a paentocostal christian, but even I will admit that some of our believes come from colonial fobia. God can speak for himself. If God didnt condemn it then who are we to do so?

[@happinessinheart5340]

That’s not true? Deuteronomy 17:17 KJV “17 Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away.” 1 Corinthians 7: 2- KJV “2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” Matthew 19: 3- 20 KJV You people to listen to Dr DK Olukoya on what happens in polygamy homes. If men care about households; they would run away from such marriages.

[@o.a.nathaniel8165]

100% on point.

[@o.a.nathaniel8165]

@@happinessinheart5340 what paul talked about was fornication and not multiple wives. There is a different between fornication, adultery and polygamy as a well. Read the scriptures well. If God did not condem it who are you to do so.

[@jairusmbindyo5514]

Beautiful teaching full of wisdom.polygamy was not there in the beginning..it came out from our corrupt lives.

[@Jane-ms2fz]

A lot of people should leave the pulpit. They are sending people to sin against God

[@DANIELANIMBOATENG-ns5gs]

That was a wonderful exposition by Pastor Mensah Otabil. God bless you Pastor Gideon

[@sirlearn]

The words fornication does not mean sex before marriage. It rather means all forms of sexual immoralities; adultery, bestiality, sleeping with a woman in her menses, sodomy and incest. Adultery is not understood by many. In israel, if a man has a consensual sex with an UNMARRIED woman, it wasn't adultery even if the man is MARRIED. The man was suppose to go ahead and marry the woman as per the custom. He will pay 50 shekels(this was a fixed price) for all virgins. But if the father refuses, the man will still pay the fix price but the woman will remain in her father's house. Because her virginity was taken, no man will marry her, so she will be taken as a concubine by another man. This is why concubines were not part of the marital covenenants because they had already shed their hymenal blood on another man. But if a married or unmarried man sleeps with a Married woman. He has committed adultery and will be stoned to death because the woman belonged to another man. Adultery then was not based on the man but on the woman. This is why we often read "adulterous woman" in the scriptures more often. A married man only commits adultery when she sleeps with a married woman. But once a woman is married, no matter who she sleeps with, she has commited adultery. Now, there are other forms of uncleanness that are not necessarily adultery. 1. A man who sleeps with unmarried multiple women and does not marry them intentionally or take them for concubines. 2. A man who sleeps with prostitutes. 3. A woman who was a prostitute. By the way,God forbade temple prostitution because it was linked to gods and idols of the other nations but allowed regular prostitution in Israel. There is a difference bet6temple prostitution and regular prostitution. These were all unclean but were not classified as adultery .

[@michealmagagula6701]

You are learned and are a good teacher,diligent in presenting yourself approved to God,a worker who does not need to be ashamed,rightly dividing the word of truth.The old pastor presented well too except that he doesn't understand the meaning of 'adultry' and fornication.We thank God for your sound mind and deep insight.

[@SatseIsaac]

Clear and deep teaching God bless you Dr. Otabil

[@ianyimiah]

Dr. Otabil jumped Seth and Enoch 😂. They were also great and monogamous

[@mikechukwu3890]

As always characteristic of our dear Dr. Otabil, his deposition is very insightful, full of divine wisdom and truth, and clearly very unambiguous and unequivocal There's clearly no argument on this issue for students of scripture, and people who seek divine knowledge and Holy Spirit inspired revelation TRUTH on this matter Dr. Otabil has very succinctly nailed it #TRUTH #THANK YOU DR. OTABIL #MUCH LOVE❤

[@olabisidurojaiye]

We need men of God like this

[@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.

[@nanabrew7802]

I belt if there was another woman on earth at the time of Adam & Eve, Adam would have married that woman in addition. Pastor Otabil forgot that they were only 2 of them on earth. Also, when Sara gave Hagar to Abraham, he accepted the fact that he needed a next of kin so he lay with Hagar and conceived. Why God didn’t tell Abraham that he has sin? Let’s not forget that there’re two sides of every thing and I think we can differentiate “good and bad”.

[@o.a.nathaniel8165]

Read gen 16;3, Sarah gave haggar her slave to Abraham as wife. Abraham had two wives.

[@samuelnjenga4922]

May God bless His servant Mensah Otabil for the clarity.We must be very cautious on the paths of doctrines that we tread on.