“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
I Corinthians 11:1
Not all family influence is negative or bad.
We did see a couple of examples yesterday that we would not want to emulate but the scriptures also include stories of individuals that influenced other family members for good. While our ultimate obedience is to God, often there can be sound, biblical advice and guidance offered by family who also love God.
Remember the story of Esther and the godly influence of her cousin Mordecai?
What of the loyalty and love shown through the story of Naomi and Ruth?
In the New Testament, we have this account of a family
linked through their faith as Paul speaks to Timothy:
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” II Timothy 1:5
So don’t be too quick to write off others who may have valuable words of wisdom for you. Just remember that ultimately God wants to have an intimate relationship with you (with each of His children as a matter of fact).
While others may bring wise counsel never let it supplant that close walk and intimate relationship He desires with you.
Lois’ love for God could not sustain Timothy’s walk.
His grandmother and his mother, as Paul detailed, had a sincere faith
that was a heritage passed on to Timothy.
Timothy, however, had to walk the walk himself just as you and I must determine to do.
I Corinthians 11:1
Not all family influence is negative or bad.
We did see a couple of examples yesterday that we would not want to emulate but the scriptures also include stories of individuals that influenced other family members for good. While our ultimate obedience is to God, often there can be sound, biblical advice and guidance offered by family who also love God.
Remember the story of Esther and the godly influence of her cousin Mordecai?
What of the loyalty and love shown through the story of Naomi and Ruth?
In the New Testament, we have this account of a family
linked through their faith as Paul speaks to Timothy:
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” II Timothy 1:5
So don’t be too quick to write off others who may have valuable words of wisdom for you. Just remember that ultimately God wants to have an intimate relationship with you (with each of His children as a matter of fact).
While others may bring wise counsel never let it supplant that close walk and intimate relationship He desires with you.
Lois’ love for God could not sustain Timothy’s walk.
His grandmother and his mother, as Paul detailed, had a sincere faith
that was a heritage passed on to Timothy.
Timothy, however, had to walk the walk himself just as you and I must determine to do.
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