Pastor Israel Ford and his wives
Lydia Ford was the first to grab the microphone to share the news with the congregation, telling them that Pastor Israel has taken a second wife who was introduced as Shakayla Ford
At LifeWorks Church near Cleveland, Ohio, United States, Prophet/Pastor Israel Ford and his first wife, Lydia Ford, shared their story during a Sunday service that Israel has taken a second wife, Shakayla Ford.
The congregation did not look outraged as they applauded the development but the internet had been buzzing with comments for and against the development.
Lydia Ford was the first to grab the microphone to share the news with the congregation, telling them that Pastor Israel has taken a second wife who was introduced as Shakayla Ford and that they have been living together as a polygamous family.
The trio expressed happiness at the turn of events and Shakayla who tried to explain the marital twist said she did not see anything wrong in the marriage.
They framed it as a kingdom marriage guided by God’s will.
The man of the house, Israel, later posted online citing Exodus 21:10 and rejecting the idea that one wife is biblical.
However, since the video went viral, comments had been split with some justifying the action and others tagging it ant-Christ teaching.
Some commentators cited the scripture like 1 Tim 3:2 while some dug deep into the old testament where many of those used by God were polygamous.
