Polygamy is not a sin by Apostle Ray Michael || Behind the lens with QueenLiz || BTL EP 14 скачать в хорошем качестве

Polygamy is not a sin by Apostle Ray Michael || Behind the lens with QueenLiz || BTL EP 14

In a Christian space where polygamy is often quickly labeled a sin, this episode presents a bold and controversial counter-argument. Pastor Michael Ray takes listeners on a deeply researched, Scripture-based journey, challenging long-held assumptions and urging believers to separate biblical text from church tradition. Pastor Ray argues that polygamy is never explicitly condemned as sin in the Bible. According to him, while Scripture regulates polygamy, it does not abolish it. He emphasizes that many teachings against polygamy are rooted more in Western Christian culture than in the full counsel of Scripture. Key Scriptural Foundations Discussed • Old Testament Practice and Regulation Pastor Ray points out that God gave laws regulating polygamous households rather than outlawing them. “If he marries another woman, he must not deprive the first one of her food, clothing and marital rights.” — Exodus 21:10 This, he argues, shows regulation—not condemnation. • God’s Dealings with Kings A central focus is King Solomon, whose wives and concubines are carefully counted in Scripture: “He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines…” — 1 Kings 11:3 Pastor Ray stresses that the Bible openly records concubines as part of Solomon’s household, never excluding them as “unclean” or illegitimate. The rebuke Solomon received, he argues, was not for polygamy, but because “his wives turned his heart after other gods” (1 Kings 11:4). • God’s Own Words to David Another striking text raised is God’s statement through the prophet Nathan: “I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives into your arms… and if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more.” — 2 Samuel 12:8 Pastor Ray presents this as evidence that God Himself acknowledged and permitted multiple wives. • “One Wife” and Church Leadership Addressing New Testament passages like 1 Timothy 3:2 (“the husband of one wife”), Pastor Ray explains that this instruction is directed specifically at church leadership, not a universal moral law for all believers. Adultery, Gender, and Interpretation Pastor Ray introduces a controversial linguistic and cultural argument, claiming that in ancient biblical contexts, adultery was primarily defined as a man violating another man’s marriage, not a married man taking an additional wife. He urges viewers to examine original Hebrew and cultural context, rather than modern definitions imposed on ancient texts. A Call for Honest Theology One of the most provocative moments in the episode is Pastor Ray’s challenge to modern pastors whom he accuses of hypocrisy—arguing that informal relationships, mistresses, or hidden sexual arrangements mirror polygamous structures, only without biblical accountability. This teaching leaves many viewers questioning: • Is polygamy sinful, or simply uncomfortable for modern Christianity? • Are believers interpreting Scripture honestly, or selectively? • Has tradition overshadowed text? Why This Episode Matters This is not a call to promote polygamy—but a call to biblical honesty, deep study, and courageous conversation. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode forces believers to return to Scripture and ask hard questions about faith, culture, and truth. Watch with an open Bible. Listen with an open mind. Judge by Scripture, not sentiment. #behindthelens #queenliz #behindthelenswithqueenliz #pastorray #michaelray #bible #polygamy #ghana #christians #lizmedia #nigeria #kingsolomon