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In Defense Of The
"Biblical Family"
The family in our
culture has undergone much change in the last few decades. "Once upon a
time" the traditional family was commonplace. The husband/father
supported his family while the wife/mother stayed at home to manage the
house and care for the children. This was God's idea when He designed
the family. It was Adam, not Eve, who was told to work (Gen. 2:15).
Passages in the New Testament teach the same principle (1 Tim. 5:8;
Titus 2:4-5).
However, it isn't politically correct anymore to suggest, let alone
preach, the scenario above. It no longer is regarded as the simple truth
of the gospel. It is blind bigotry and a prejudiced opinion forced on a
more "educated and enlightened" society. Therefore, we have a dilemma in
our nation, and not a small one, either. How this is decided affects all
other endeavors because the "family" is still our most basic
relationship-oriented unit. What notions threaten the family?
The family is threatened by the notion that two people can live
together before they get married. This is their "trial period." If it
doesn't work, then they won't have to go through all the divorce
process, etc. Of course, when did you ever hear of people living
together and not engaging in sexual activity? The Bible calls this
"fornication" and argues only in marriage is the bed "undefiled" (Heb.
13:4).
The homosexual movement undermines the Biblical family. States
legalize "unions" between consenting adults of the same sex and calls
them "families." They even try to pass legislation to give them the same
benefits enjoyed by those who have "heterosexual" marriages. This is
gross perversion. Anyone who can remotely read can understand Rom.
1:18-32.
The Bible notion of family is also dealt a blow by the "convenience
factor" or the ease of divorce to end a marriage. A couple's
"irreconcilable differences" have become the norm used by our courts. We
are long past the days when people view marriage as permanent. If they
want out, they will find a way. Yet, the Lord taught the only reason for
divorce was if one spouse was unfaithful to the other. Divorce for any
other reason and a subsequent remarriage is adultery (Mt. 19:9).
Is this a big deal? Read 1 Cor. 6:9-10.
Other threats could be mentioned, but space does not permit. We
could decry the feminist movement and its perversions about womanhood.
However, all roads lead back to the same intersection. What has God said
about the family? Do we really care about Divine intentions re: the most
basic societal unit?
Will you stand up and defend the family as it was originally
designed by God?
--Jeff Smith
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