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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
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It doesn't make sense to me how we think that we can just change what the Biblbe says about things to suit our own lusts. I'm pretty sure that the Bible specifically states in 1 Timothy chapter 3 that the office of Pastor is to be held by the "husband of one wife," "ruleth well his own house", "having his children in subjection", and "not a novice." Sounds to me like this rules out alll women and children.
As far as the argument about Jesus beginning His ministry when He was 12, I don't think that this is a valid reason (even if one were to accept it as true) to disobey what Paul clearly taught. Even if Jesus di begin His ministry when He was 12 (which many would argue that He did not start until He was 30), this does not mean that we should do it. Sure, He was/is the perfect example for us, but He also walked on water, healed the lame, and controlled the weather. We can never do all that Jesus did.
On our own we are little more than bits of stone and glass. Together we are the Body of Christ. Holy Bible: Mosaic is an invitation to experience Christ in His Word and in the responses of his people. Each week, as you reflect on guided Scripture readings aligned with the church seasons, you will receive a wealth of insight from historical and contemporary writings.