The great Synod has stringently forbidden any bishop, presbyter, deacon, or any one of the clergy whatever, to have a subintroducta dwelling with him, except only a mother, or sister, or aunt, or such persons only as are beyond all suspicion.
In common, modern-day parlance, "No duh." The contemporary example of Billy Graham who insisted on sharing a motel room with one of the men on his team is has roots several centuries back. For example, Montanus had "prophetesses" accompanying him during his teaching career, and though to my knowledge no wrongdoing was ever mentioned, the perceived relationship could become a stumbling-block to both the teacher and hearer.
In common, modern-day parlance, "No duh." The contemporary example of Billy Graham who insisted on sharing a motel room with one of the men on his team is has roots several centuries back. For example, Montanus had "prophetesses" accompanying him during his teaching career, and though to my knowledge no wrongdoing was ever mentioned, the perceived relationship could become a stumbling-block to both the teacher and hearer.
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