10/16/21 FAMILY AND CHURCH WHEN UNDER ATTACK

10/16/21 FAMILY AND CHURCH WHEN UNDER ATTACK

Family in the past was the basic community. Family members were the first line of defense and the primary source of supply.

This principle carried into tribes. In the Christian community it was seen in local church relationships, without the aspect of violence.

This great idea built wealth, interdependence, provision, protection in time of trouble. However with the rise of modern society the family unit and local church cohesiveness has disappeared.

In the difficult days ahead these two basic community models will need to be revitalized and strengthened. The troubles of our fallen world are coming to USA because we have followed the world by ousting God from our government, education and social lives. Just as believers in other parts of the world have suffered, we are about to enter third world conditions and oppression and persecution.

It is probably too late for "Christianizing" our society. This post modern, post Christian world is likely in its final stages and we need to return to God's two basic institutions: a strong family unit (built on Christ) and a strong fellowship of believers in the local church.

Sadly, pride and worldly thinking will not submit to family and church discipline and unity. We all need ears to hear.