HARD QUESTIONS
WHEN GOD FINALLY ANSWERED Job out of the whirlwind, He answered the man’s questions with some much harder questions of His own. In the spirit of hard questions, I have a few I’d like to ask of the contemporary church.
Why is the divorce rate inside the church nearly identical to the divorce rate outside the church?
Why do so many Christian men perform aggressively at work and remain so disengaged and passive at home?
Why are so many Christian parents negative about having and rearing children?
Why do so many Christians say their secular job is their ministry, but show so little fruit for their effort?
Why do Christians talk about family values while their lifestyles are virtually identical to the average non-Christian?
Why have so many Christians in full-time ministry washed out because of immorality and impurity?
Why is the fifth commandment —to honor our parents–neglected by large numbers of Christians?
Why do less than 10 percent of all Christians regularly tell others about God’s forgiveness and the new life found in Christ?
If Jesus Christ changes lives, then why do 50 million American’s claiming to be born again have such a marginal impact on society?
I believe the answer to each of these questions can be tied to failure to obey and take seriously the lordship of Christ in our lives. When we learn to humbly trust and obey God, He brings personal transformation. And that’s how cultures are changed—one person and one home at a time.
NOTE: This article was taken from the book Family Life and Marriage Bible by Dennis and Barbara Rainey.
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this is so eye opening and really touched me sis, pray for me to get a day job so i may attend and get into God’s house and ministry againe . thanks for you being so much in tune with what we need to hear from our Lord , love you !
Hi Michelle! Thank you for your comment. I will keep you in my prayers. Love you much!
Hi Nancy,
This is a completely unrelated to the topic, but I really needed some wisdom.
I need some guidance on how to approach my Mom about her behavior towards my husband. When my husband and I first started dating my Mom completely adored him. But as we became engaged, she began belittling him and bossing him around, in front of friends and family. My husband is a very calm and respectful man, who would just sit there and take it. But I cannot stand it anymore. I’ve approached her about it before, but with no success, She would stop for a while but it still continues. I love and respect my husband enough so I try avoiding us being around her. Her behavior has caused me to consider cutting the relationship completely. Is there no other possible solution?
Thank you.
Hi Anonymous!
I think you have handled this situation with much wisdom and respect to your husband. There is an array of directions that you can go in but keeping in mind the limited information that I have, I will let you know how I would handle it.
I would avoid cutting her out of your life because it is not the Christian thing to do.
First, I would tell your mother that you will visit her at Christmas and Mothers Day for one hour, with the condition that she is respectful to your husband. If she is not, cut the visit and graciously say good night.
Second, do not talk to her about the abuse to your husband because she has already heard it from you.
Third, if any other family member tries to make you feel guilty, let them know you will be filling in with phone calls to make sure she is fine. (I would limit my calls to 10 minutes.) If they try to condemn you, let them this was a decision made by you and your husband and you would appreciate it if they would respect your wishes.
Fourth, PRAY and allow the Holy Spirit to deal with your mom and do His perfect work.
Praying for you!