Guardian

IN the opinion of Barrister Kunle Adeniran, a Pastor, Matthew 19 :4 states clearly how Jesus answered question from Pharisees on marriage in line with God ‘s principle as contained in Genesis chapter 18:18-24.

“I agree that some people claim that their culture allows them to be polygamists, but culture cannot erode the principle of God in marriage. God has instituted marriage before the advent of culture. Culture of many wives only fulfils selfish desires and nothing else.

“One of the major examples in the bible is Abraham who took in another wife. His house was unsettled until God specifically urged him to send out the second wife (Haggai). And we can also see the negative side effects in our world today. The singular act by him birthed many problems in the world today.

“It is rather unfortunate for those men of God found culpable in this regards. They are expected to preach against it.

“Nigerians should not be ignorant of the devices of the devil as it is relates to marriage and we should try our possible best to maintain the standard of God.