Welcome back on this Monday.

Thank you for listening to the podcast.

Well, there are many factors that would disqualify a man from holding the office of elder,

a pastor, and a local church.

And that raises an important discussion about a man's history.

To what extent does a man's sinful past come into play in his qualification or lack of

qualification today, specifically when that sin is sexual sin?

That's the question from a young man we have now, dear pastor, Jen, hello.

Ever since I was converted about four years ago, I felt a strong desire to pursue full-time

pastoring.

My heart's desire is to serve the Lord and the flock for the rest of my life.

And that desire has only grown more intense as time goes on, not only this, but in this

past year.

The Lord has set before me everything needed to pursue this, like seminary training and

support from my elders.

There's just one major question I must answer now.

Does my pre-conversion life of fornication disqualify me for pastoral ministry now?

I have repented, but that life was filled to the brim with sin.

According to 1 Corinthians 6-16, I became one flash with a girl I committed this sin with.

I'm unmarried now, but considering 1 Timothy 3-2, does my sinful past disqualify me from

Elgorship today?

No.

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