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Your Question:
What if I have to choose between expensive treatment and leaving an inheritance for my family?
Answer:
The weight of this decision is a heavy one. As a pastor, I've seen families struggle with the burden of caring for a loved one, and the financial strain that comes with it. But as a follower of Christ, I'm reminded that our priorities should be aligned with His teachings. In Matthew 25, Jesus says that when we care for the least of these, we're caring for Him. That means that our focus should be on serving others, rather than accumulating wealth for ourselves. If I had to choose between expensive treatment and leaving an inheritance for my family, I would choose to follow Christ's teachings. I would prioritize the well-being of others, even if it means sacrificing my own financial security. As a father, I want to provide for my children, Joshua and Rebecca, but I also want to model for them the values of compassion, kindness, and selflessness that are at the heart of our faith. It's not about denying my family the care they need, but about recognizing that our resources are not our own. As a Christian, I believe that we're stewards of what we have, and that our primary responsibility is to use our resources to serve others. If that means making difficult decisions about medical treatment, I would seek guidance from my faith and from the wisdom of others, and trust that God will provide for my family's needs, even if it means sacrificing some of our earthly wealth.
Sources:
philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
practicing the way
john mark comer
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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