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T
Well it depends on what you mean. You didn't give much detail. The way I see it is that we are called to forgive people because Christ has forgiven us. We don't have the right to stay angry at people because God isn't mad at us. Now just because we forgive people doesn't mean that we are expected to trust them. Trust takes time to rebuild. If someone continues to hurt you-- it's best to keep your distance. God doesn't expect you to be a door mat. We can forgive people, pray for them and love them from a distance. Also, it's always best to make it right with people, but sometimes people don't want to make it right. Now if you are talking about a spouse it's a bit more complicated.
B
I think we just have to live our lives as close to God as we can regardless of who is around us. Stay in His word daily and pray, pray pray. I live on property belonging to brother and he is pretty far away from God. I am also roommate with his son who is Cerebral palsey, is 37 and has a lot of issues even after a couple years with me. T has come a long ways and brother is not interested yet, but I pray God will be working on his heart and his GF. Stay strong no matter what and more often than not they will see God in you, and in your life. That is the best witness, your life lived for Christ.
Blessings always
Blessings always
I don't think we're ever called to give up on family. We are called to love Christ more than our family and in that respect He means that we aren't to choose them over Him. For example, if you're family wants to go out and have a wild night of partying, you are to deny your flesh and not go along. However, this doesn't mean that you aren't there if they call too intoxicated to drive and want a ride.
It is all about discernment. Basically, don't do things that are unholy and un-Christ-like just because your family does. Our family needs the example of our love and right living in order for them to see the truth and they also need our prayers. Remember that the Bible says that if a spouse is unsaved but wants to stay, the saved spouse is not to put that spouse out.
Back to discernment, if there is danger to you, if their is danger to the other person or other family members, by all means, do not be around them, however, you must remember to pray for them and seek God for their salvation, that their eyes be opened.
Jesus tells us to forgive 70x7 in a day. He wants us to shine with His love. The deciding factors are 1. are you allowing them to distract you or pull you away from intimacy with Jesus and 2. are they a danger to themselves, you or others? If neither of these are yes, then I would say you are not to disown your family.
Sometimes, addicts can destroy relationships due to their addictive cycles and their constant using of their family members to bail them out. Since this harmful to themselves and to others, this would fall under the first category.
I hope I helped a little. God bless.
It is all about discernment. Basically, don't do things that are unholy and un-Christ-like just because your family does. Our family needs the example of our love and right living in order for them to see the truth and they also need our prayers. Remember that the Bible says that if a spouse is unsaved but wants to stay, the saved spouse is not to put that spouse out.
Back to discernment, if there is danger to you, if their is danger to the other person or other family members, by all means, do not be around them, however, you must remember to pray for them and seek God for their salvation, that their eyes be opened.
Jesus tells us to forgive 70x7 in a day. He wants us to shine with His love. The deciding factors are 1. are you allowing them to distract you or pull you away from intimacy with Jesus and 2. are they a danger to themselves, you or others? If neither of these are yes, then I would say you are not to disown your family.
Sometimes, addicts can destroy relationships due to their addictive cycles and their constant using of their family members to bail them out. Since this harmful to themselves and to others, this would fall under the first category.
I hope I helped a little. God bless.