Families Matter
Families form the core of society. It is where, as children, we learn values. We learn to respect our parents and care for each other. Two of the ten commandments focus on family relationships. When families break down societies crumble. Families matter to God.
Families are where we find unconditional love and support. Families are where we find security from the outside world, filled with drugs, bullying, or crime. It is where we learn to express our feelings and emotions.
What do real families do? They love each other, look out for each other, care for each other, tell you what you do not want to hear, forgive each other etc.
It is sad but sometimes a person’s faith in Jesus causes other biological family members to reject us. It is hard to comprehend but in some societies, it could even mean you are disowned or worse killed because of your faith.
So, while biological families are important, the Bible tells us there is another family, even more important. That family is not bound by skin color, language, or geographical location. That family is our spiritual family. We have brothers and sisters scattered all over this earth. When we are saved, we become children of God and are born into a new family. Love is to be the hallmark of this new family.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV
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