Great morning! How are we faithing? We are a product of environment and the raising our parents did. Typically our faith is what our parents had as we grew up. We never questioned most times but accepted all they told us as fact and anything else was wrong. As we entered adulthood we recognised things that were taught to us wrong but most times ignored it perhaps because of a feeling of betrayal or simply out of respect. Our folks dealt with the same things we do just like their parents did. There are things they did right and things they did wrong. That does not take away from our respect and love for them or shouldn't anyways, but if we see they are mistaken we are obligated to correct that mistake in our lives. We still respect and love our parents but they did not do everything right and neither will we. When we discover our folks are not infallible, that is when we start to grow into wisdom. Wisdom to see where they are right and where they were wrong. Wisdom to act righteously and not with blame. Wisdom to accept truth on it's own merit and not approval of the parents. Does this diminish our love and respect for them? In no way does it! This is for those who are struggling with this subject matter and I want to encourage you with the Word. Truth is truth. Be convinced of it not because the family says so but because the truth has been revealed. Gee whiz we could talk for days on this but let me give you some scripture to ponder;
Exodus 20:12
"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.
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Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger; but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you.
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Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your body,
And refreshment to your bones.
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John 1:17-18
For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.
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Remember Dan Juett...remember Nik Major...Remember Brad McKinney...remember Christy,,,remember Kat and Chris
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the truth that is in your Word. Reveal to us today your truth and let not us be misguided or fooled by man made doctrine. Lord we lift those mentioned to you. Heal and bless them. Lord we pray for those seeking you and your true walk. Lord the idols of this world we rebuke so that our eyes are scale free and wide open. Let your love and grace overshadow everything that gets in the way of you. In Jesus name, amen
Exodus 20:12
"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.
NAS
Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger; but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
NAS
Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you.
NAS
Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your body,
And refreshment to your bones.
NAS
John 1:17-18
For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten God, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.
NAS
Remember Dan Juett...remember Nik Major...Remember Brad McKinney...remember Christy,,,remember Kat and Chris
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the truth that is in your Word. Reveal to us today your truth and let not us be misguided or fooled by man made doctrine. Lord we lift those mentioned to you. Heal and bless them. Lord we pray for those seeking you and your true walk. Lord the idols of this world we rebuke so that our eyes are scale free and wide open. Let your love and grace overshadow everything that gets in the way of you. In Jesus name, amen
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