1 Timothy 5:8 (ESV) — 8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives,
and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is
worse than an unbeliever.
NOTE: As believers,
we have a spiritual and financial responsibility, individually, to care for our
family. In context, this would refer to our parents. Paul uses extremely strong
language to emphasize the importance of taking care of our family members. In
today's day and age, the role of government has hidden the importance of this
command. Yes, the government does provide, but we still have a responsibility
to them as well. I think women understand this verse better than most men. I
can't prove it from this verse, but this is another area where I believe men
have a God-given role to provide for the wife and family. Certainly, the woman
can do it, but the man must do it. It is not a choice.
PRAYER: Father,
protect us (men) from being lazy or shirking our responsibilities as spiritual
leaders and providers of the household. We need to set the example in all
things spiritual for our family. Forgive us for our failures.
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