Apostle Joshua Selman and the Right to Personal Choice By Concerned Observer
In recent days, social media has been flooded with conversations, assumptions, and rumours surrounding Apostle Joshua Selman, a widely respected Christian minister known for his depth of teaching, discipline, and consistency in service to the Body of Christ.
As these discussions continue, it is important to pause and address a simple but necessary truth:
A calling does not erase humanity.
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Calling and Humanity Must Coexist
Apostle Joshua Selman is first a human being before he is an apostle. His calling to ministry does not cancel his right to personal decisions, privacy, or lawful human relationships. The Bible does not teach that spiritual leaders are stripped of choice once they are called.
Scripture is clear on this matter:
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled.”
— Hebrews 13:4
Marriage, companionship, and association are not sins. They are God-ordained aspects of human life when handled with honour, wisdom, and accountability.
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Ministry Is Service, Not Public Ownership
One of the growing challenges of modern ministry is the belief that public ministers owe unrestricted access to their private lives. This expectation is neither biblical nor healthy.
Even Jesus Christ maintained boundaries:
“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
— Luke 5:16
If Christ Himself withdrew from public attention, then His servants should also be allowed space for personal decisions. Silence does not imply guilt, and privacy does not equal secrecy. Sometimes, wisdom chooses restraint over reaction.
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The Danger of Rumours and Assumptions
Much of the noise surrounding Apostle Joshua Selman is driven by speculation rather than verified facts. As of now:
•No confirmed wrongdoing has been established
•No moral failure has been proven
•No official statement suggests misconduct
The Bible warns against judging based on appearances:
“Judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
— John 7:24
In a digital age where rumours spread faster than truth, discernment is no longer optional.
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Biblical Leaders Had Personal Lives
Throughout Scripture, men greatly used by God still had personal lives and choices:
•Moses was married (Exodus 2:21)
•Peter was married (Matthew 8:14)
•Paul openly taught that marriage and singleness are both valid choices
“He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
— Matthew 19:12
The Bible presents marriage as a choice, not a spiritual qualification or disqualification.
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Honour Preserves What Criticism Destroys
Over the years, Apostle Joshua Selman’s ministry has consistently emphasized character, discipline, integrity, and accountability. It would be unjust to overlook years of visible fruit because of online speculation.
Scripture cautions against careless attacks on spiritual leadership:
“Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”
— Psalm 105:15
This does not place leaders above accountability, but it demands fairness, restraint, and truth.
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A Call for Maturity and Wisdom
In a time when social media thrives on controversy, believers must choose maturity over mob judgment.
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:40
The Body of Christ must learn to separate:
•Truth from gossip
•Concern from curiosity
•Accountability from harassment
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Conclusion
Apostle Joshua Selman has the right to personal choice just like any other individual — within the boundaries of faith, morality, and accountability. Until proven otherwise, he deserves dignity, respect, and fairness.
God calls vessels, not flawless beings.
And honour sustains what reckless criticism destroys.
In times of noise, wisdom must prevail.