The family, along with the church, is an institution established byβ¦
1 Timothy 5:8
1 Timothy 5:8
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Morning Word from Pastor Peter Sunagawa
What is family...? π€
It's an institution established by God, along with the church.
...To disregard this... π¨
It displeases God, and
"Abandoning the faith"
is what God says. π°
I know a very devout Christian!
One day, his beloved grandmother passed away. π
...The day of her funeral coincided with a church service.
...He prayed about which one he should go to. π
Then... π³
...He remembered the biblical verse, "Let the dead bury the dead."
Without hesitation, he went to the church service and sang hymns.
...Several decades have passed since then, but none of his family members have been saved. π₯Ά
Of course, he still attends church, but
...he lives a life far from happiness. π«
...Ephesians 6:2-3.
"Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment, and it comes with a promise:
"Then you will be blessed and live long on earth."
...By loving and honoring the parents who gave you life, and loving your brothers and sisters, your family will be led to Jesus!
Shalom π
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