Family Challenges
‘But if anyone does not provide for their relatives,
and especially for members of their own household,
they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.’
1 Timothy 5:8
When we remember how the Bible urges us to care for people who are not like us,
and to be generous, this verse seems strange. But without compromising the teaching on generosity,
the Bible is here reminding us of our profound responsibilities to those who are bound to us in family.
One of the tragedies of the contemporary world is how individual desires are favoured above families.
We are planning the destruction of our own civilisation.
It is really important that our churches sustain family life,
and offer the strongest support for those who struggle,
not least single people and those who have been abandoned by a spouse.
I thank God that I have seen this in action in churches and I know how important it is.
Question for thought: How does AMUA support family life? Could I help?
Gracious Lord, we thank you that Christian missionaries came to Tonga
so that now there is a predominance of Christians on the islands.
Even though the Mothers Union is small, may members be active in their prayers and outreach
so that you word is understood, and people come to know our Saviour the Lord Jesus. Amen