“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
and 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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