Author	Thread: Does God Want Us To Hate Our Family?
dmaxwel1 View Profile History	Does God Want Us To Hate Our Family? Posted : 9 Dec, 2013 10:32 PM Does Jesus really want us to HATE our family and our own life? Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. The simple answer is NO. There are too many biblical references that would suggest the opposite. However, when it comes to choosing between the former and following the word of God (which Jesus is...), you are expected to choose Jesus over all other things, including your life (see the trials in the book of Daniel -- fire execution and lion's den). Both are examples of choosing God over your own life. Also, in the Book of Revelation (Revelation 13) where God warns followers not to take the mark of the beast which if not taken could mean execution under the world's laws at the time. Follower's of the word, would gladly give up their life then to be eternally separated from God by taking the mark. Now in terms of choosing Jesus over family... Consider the following... In the book of Luke (Chapter 17:32), Jesus said -- "REMEMBER LOT's WIFE"!! To fully understand the purpose of this request, you would need to know that when Lot's wife looked back to the city, she "lost life", and was turned to salt because of her attachment (which was more than likely to her other daughters and son-in-laws that thought Lot was joking and stayed behind). Her attachment to the world and her family who chose to love the world and not follow God's commandment was strong enough to cause her to hesitate, look back, and be killed. As a disciple of Jesus, this just won't do. Especially, in the latter days (Matthew 24)... So in fact, the scriptures prove that in such an instance, you would be better served to HATE family members or other close relations who oppose God's way than to love them because that attachment "could" cost you all that matters most -- your soul! Additionally, some may not know that Jesus himself provided definitions of what determines who his mother, sister, and brothers were... Matthew 12:48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. If your family members and friends meet the definition in verse 50, then you will never have to worry about Luke 14.:26 as it relates to them. So spread the word of God (starting at home), and save souls... Post Reply
View Profile History	Does God Want Us To Hate Our Family? Posted : 10 Dec, 2013 01:06 PM 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. If your family members and friends meet the definition in verse 50, then you will never have to worry about Luke 14.:26 as it relates to them. So spread the word of God (starting at home), and save souls... Amen!...AMEN!!!...this was the hardest separation from the world God had to help me with in my journey with HIM...Separating from a family (disfunction) and doing HIS Will...following HIM...and I couldnt agree more...It does start at home...within the indivdual...the Family of GOD grows together...thanxs for a great post...God Bless...xo Post Reply
teach_ib View Profile History	Does God Want Us To Hate Our Family? Posted : 10 Dec, 2013 03:25 PM Amen, and as children of the King of Kings, brothers and sisters in Christ, we should strive to show Christian, Christ-like love towards each other. There are enough family members and worldly people who stand ready to tear us apart, make fun of us, persecute us that we should be careful how we treat each other. God bless Post Reply
mcubed View Profile History	Does God Want Us To Hate Our Family? Posted : 10 Dec, 2013 05:48 PM When I chose Y-shua as Messiah when I was 18 I had to choose between my family and my people. My people say I stopped being a Jew when I believed Y-shua is Messiah. I have been an outcast to my Mother�s family for over 20 years and the majority of my people. Do I love them? YES!!!!! But I had to love Him more which in a strange way means hate them TO CHOOSE HIM!!!!! Post Reply
View Profile History	Does God Want Us To Hate Our Family? Posted : 10 Dec, 2013 05:55 PM Exactly!!!!...xo Post Reply