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Your Question:
What's the right thing to do when you're forced to choose between your family and your own faith?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've had to grapple with this question many times. When faced with the choice between family and faith, I believe the right thing to do is to prioritize God's will over personal relationships. This doesn't mean abandoning or rejecting loved ones, but rather being willing to make difficult decisions that may lead to division or conflict. The Bible teaches us that faith comes by hearing the word of God, and that we must be willing to obey His voice, even when it's hard. In Matthew 10:34-37, Jesus says that He came to bring division, not peace, and that following Him may mean being rejected by family and friends. As a Christian, I must be willing to take a step of faith, even if it means going against the will of those I love. In my own life, I've seen this play out with my family. When my wife, Susan, and I were first married, we had to make some tough decisions about how to prioritize our faith and our relationship with each other. We had to pray specifically about our obstacles and ask God to guide us. It wasn't always easy, but we knew that our relationship with Him was the most important one. And when it comes to sharing my faith with my children, Joshua and Rebecca, I want to be a good example and show them what it means to live a life of faith, even when it's hard.
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building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
sacred marriage
gary thomas
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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