FAMILY TIES

"Hand to the plow"​

So many, especially from the pulpit, have scorned me, through scripture, accusing me of being wicked because, in their opinion, I am not providing for my family. Yet and still, others, even as they themselves, preferring their families, run back to Egypt, seek to use this scripture to shift blame. While our opinions may sometimes be valid, the instructional Word of God supersedes all human understanding.

Proper context: This is what Jesus said, within the context of family, to those who are called to follow Him.

Luke 9:61-62 Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family." Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."


Moreover


Luke 14:26 “Those who come to me cannot be my disciples unless they love me more than they love father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and themselves as well.

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Dr. Luke​

For these things, no one should be rebuked or cast aside, for it doesn't mean that you don't love and desire your family, especially during the Christmas season; it simply means that you choose God above all, including family and self; for without God there would be no families or self.​

Thank You LORD
(For understanding)

Merry Christmas Eve.

❤ ❤​

(Sorry, though it is written in most versions of the Bible, I just cannot use the term "hate," with regards to my family. Therefore, I opt for the "Good News Translation.")


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[SisterHellen]

Let us all continue to pray for all our family members to get saved, or if they are saved alreay to be faithful and true to Jesus till He call us home to heaven. Lots of our inlaws are not saved, they too need Jesus. Let us all be in prayer for them. Jesus loves our in laws and may His holy presence be with them in this beautiful season of the year.

 

[Holten]

Jesus loves all families who pray together, read Gods word together, and live a life that pleases the Lord. May God bless our families and save those who are unsaved. Amen

 

[The Encourager]

Prayer Focus: God I ask You in Jesus name let my every thought, my every word, my every action, and breath declare the love of God. God please do the same for every member of my family, all my friends, and every faithful member of this prayer site. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith it is so. Thank You Jesus.

 

[TeacherBruce]

Our families and those we care need the Lord. They live a life that are so far away from Jesus and thay make us sad. Let us continue to pray for them. Jesus will hear from heaven and change with come to their life.

 

[Glenny2]

Dear Jesus, our family ties becomes stronger when we start loving You with all our heart. Please, save those who are unsaved, bring them all to You. Amen