Family First? Put God's Kingdom First Too

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Putting your family first means seeking God and His kingdom. Our family values should come from God and his word, not the corrupt systems of the world. You never say family first when you put God’s kingdom last. Our records show, and statistics show that most people attend church once every six weeks. Can you imagine turning to your spouse and saying, “Honey, I’m only going to see you one hour every six weeks?” How's that going to work for you? Yet you treat the bride of Christ that way. In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” That's God's agenda, that's his plan, you've heard it before, first things first, seek first the kingdom, the sovereign rule and reign of God. God's in charge and I’m not. You never say family first when you put God’s kingdom last. When you don’t put God first, here's what's going to happen–some of you who show up once every six weeks and you're not really serious, I’m talking to you young people, about leaning into the things of God, you're going to graduate. Pray a little prayer, go to camp maybe now and then. Your parents will send you off to college. Doctor Weird Beard, Martha Marxist will fill your head, and you'll say to yourself, you know, I lived the Christian life growing up, but. I'm going to see how the other side lives, oh yeah. I'm going to go down the rabbit hole, baby. I can always come back. Anyone who is part of a family knows that life can be demanding. As we juggle and struggle to keep up with life’s demands, it can seem like we’re performing in a circus act, part of a three-ring show that needs a ringmaster. But too many try to control their own show, ultimately resulting in chaos and confusion. But as Ed Young teaches us in this message, when we have God as our Ring Master, he can turn the three-ring circus of our life into The Greatest Show on Earth! Are you leveraging every aspect of the church to underscore and highlight your family values? What I implore you to do, Mom, Dad, what I beg you to do, kids, follow the Lord now. Young people, read the writings of Solomon. Read the book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon, the richest guy who ever lived, more so than Bezos, he said, remember the creator when you're young. Dads, be man enough to tell your family that you’re going to serve the Lord. It's very simple. Lean into the church. Don't blow it. Lean into the things of God. Commit, just commit to going to church for the next six weeks, if it doesn't change your life, go to another church. #FamilyFirst #godskingdom #edyoung Family Circus: Part 1 - The Greatest Show on Earth | Ed Young

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• Children & Family