Acts 5:1-10
Ac 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. (KJV)
INTRODUCTION: This is one of the saddest stories of a home in all the Bible.
This home is very much like the average home in America. Nearly 75% of the homes in America fail. Only 25 out of 100 marriages survive and who knows how many of those are staying together by shear determination?
We see in Acts 5 a typical home. They had property. They sold it. They made decisions together. They attended church together.
There is no record of children, but it is quite possible that they had some.
This family thought nothing about making light of the Holy Spirit. This wasn't their only time to commit sin, but it was their final time.
Each mate was responsible to God, Vs. 2. "...his wife being privy to it." They each knew what was going on.
Verse 9 tells us that, "They agreed to tempt the Holy Spirit."
God only allows sin to go so far and tempting the Holy Spirit must be very near the end of God's tolerance. Matt. 12:31&32.
Mat 12:31 "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men."
Mat 12:32 "And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."
There is a two-fold sin against the Holy Spirit mentioned in this passage in Acts 5.
"Lie to the Holy Spirit." Vs. 3.
"Tempt the Spirit." Vs. 9.
A person lies to the Holy Spirit by saying, "Lord, lead me," or, "I'll follow you", and then not do it.
Once they committed this sin, their home was gone. The husband died. The wife died. Notice what Peter did. He did not dial 911. He called the funeral home. He knew they were dead. No need for emergency measures, just a funeral.
We must examine this family to see if we can determine what caused the destruction of their home, and by doing so, maybe we can help many of our homes today.
I. THEY FAILED TO PUT GOD FIRST IN THE HOME
I preach a lot on this thought, but it is probably the most violated matter in the homes of most members. Matt. 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you." Most people are too busy building their own kingdoms.
A. They Didn't Put God First In Their Material Possessions.
Not very many truly put God before their personal kingdoms.
The average home today is so determined to gain possession of material things that there is no time left for anything else. I understand this. Every preacher is faced with the same temptation. Nearly every home must have the income from both spouses to survive. It doesn't matter what the income of the husband is. They have so committed themselves for THINGS/TOYS that both must work to pay for them. I understand that some families must have both parents working to survive in today’s market.
So many are burdened down with debt that they cannot fulfill their responsibility to God financially.
We don't know if that was the reason with Ananias and Sapphira, but we do know that they did not give to God what they tried to make everyone think they did.
B. Putting God First Would Have Eliminated The Deceit, Lying, And Cheating That They Conjured Up.
The New Testament Christians had made a great sacrifice in Chapter 4 of Acts. Barnabas had sold land and had given ALL the money to the Apostles to be used in the work of the Lord. When Ananias and Sapphira saw this demonstration of sacrifice and how it affected the remainder of the Christians around, they decided they would do a similar thing.
Vs. 1&2 tells us of their actions. Acts 5:1 "But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,"
Acts 5:2 "And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it, at the apostles' feet."
C. Is God first in your home?
1. Is He first in your home plans? Do you plan your home life around the things of God? In most homes there is no time for God. Activities have rooted Him out. Hunting, fishing, Little League, bowling, cheerleading practice, PTA, etc.
2. Is He first in your pleasure? Or are pleasures first?
When a home fails to put God first, they are doomed for failure in biblical definition. It may not be sudden or quick, but you can mark it down, it will come eventually.
II. THEY WERE NOT SERIOUS IN THEIR SERVICE TO GOD
A. They Placed Little Value In Service To God.
Someone said, “If God has given you a certain assignment, don’t stoop to be a king.” There can be no greater calling than to serve the living God. His mission for each of us is far above anything man could ever consider on his own. To live for and serve God is far beyond man’s mortal comprehension.
B. They Thought Nothing About Ignoring Their Personal Commitment.
What has happened to that attitude of “I’ll die before breaking my commitment?” There was a time that Christians would keep the commitment they made to God. That is not as true today as it was 40-50 years ago.
C. Moving To Another City Without Considering The Church Situation.
1. Suppose your job transfers you to another city, will you move without considering whether there is a church there that you can join?
2. I have preached this for over 20 years. A family should not leave a certain area and move to a new one just because of a job move. The church availability should be the deciding factor. If there is no Bible preaching, God honoring church in that area then the family should scrap the idea of moving. God will not move your family to a city, or a job that does not have a good Independent Bapt. Church. You may move your family, but God won’t.
III. THEY FAILED TO PRESENT AN HONEST TESTIMONY
A. They Portrayed One Thing And Lived Another.
I have seen this in our own family - the children will set the scene straight. If you live a lie, it will be uncovered by your children sooner or later.
One day the pastor had called on a family that had missed the Sunday before, and the dad told the preacher that there had been sickness in the family. One of the children spoke us and said, “Daddy, you know that we went to the circus, Sunday”. Children will set the matter straight. Too many homes are living a lie.
Too many are portraying a happy married couple that has everything going perfect when the truth of the matter is, they are about to get a divorce. They argue and fight all the time. The only time they smile at each other is when they are sitting together in church.
If your home is living a lie, it will crumble sooner or later.
B. Double Standards.
1. At church God is important. At home He is forgotten.
2. At church the marriage is sweet. At home it is hell on earth.
3. At church the children obey. At home they are devils.
4. At church they agree with the Bible preaching. At home they throw the Bible out.
5. At church they compliment the preacher. At home they roast him for Sunday dinner. (We are talking about God giving up on a home)
6. At church the dad will lead in prayer. At home he never prays.
7. At church the wife is submitted to the husband. At home she rules the roost with an iron skillet.
A home that has double standards will fail. God may well give up on your home if you are living a lie.
IV. THEY FAILED IN MAKING THE HOME FUNCTION
A. Wrong Leadership.
Men, God expects you to make your home function biblically. I don’t know if God will accept excuses when a home fails or not. The man is the leader and everything rises and falls on his leadership.
At home make church matters important. Don’t say, “It’s Sunday again, and we have to go to church.”
If church is not important to mom and dad, don't expect kids to have anymore concern. If mom and dad doesn't come to Sunday School why should the children come? If mom and dad doesn't put any importance on Sunday PM Service,don't expect the children to grow up thinking the evening service is important. If soul winning visitation, and Wed. PM Service is not a priority with you, don't expect anyone else to care.
B. Wrong Goals.
The goal of the home. Deut 6:3-12.
1. Gen. 18:19. Gen 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him."
2. Teach the children. "Train up a child..."
In today's economy it seems that if each home doesn't produce an All America Athlete, an Olympic Champion, or a Miss America Candidate, then that home is a failure.
We have many wrong goals. I had much rather produce children that do not know who the latest Miss Hollywood is or who the Number One Basketball player is, but they do know what the basic theme of the Bible is?
God places much emphasis on the home and the responsibility of each member of the home. To ignore that emphasis is to invite God's disapproval upon the home, and may well cause Him to give up on your home.
C. Wrong Discipline For Children.
1. Obedience is more than a child going the entire day without a spanking.
God said of Abraham, "I know he will command his children." Making the home function properly.
Command means: "To set in order."
If you are still correcting your child for the same act of disobedience that you were 6 months ago, there is something with your correction. You must make the pain of the punishment outweigh the pleasure of the disobedience. If a child is disciplined correctly change will take place.
I have heard the response, “I don’t want to hurt him/her.” Prov 23:13 "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die."
Prov 19:18 "Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying."
God was angery at Eli for not restraining his sons. 1 Sam 3:11 "And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle."
1 Sam 3:12 "In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end." When I start I am not going to stop.
1 Sam 3:13 "For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not."
1 Sam 3:14 "And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever."
2. Obedience is the result of proper discipline. If you are not getting proper obedience from your child, your discipline is not sufficient. There is no other means in the Bible for correction. I am well aware of the DHS authority and strength today – I know of the possibility of legal action if we abuse our children, but disciplining them is not abuse when done in a Bible manner.
“Time out” - Sitting in a corner - taking privileges away may work. That may work with some children, but it is not a Bible given procedure.
Society says spanking a child will warp his personality. I don’t believe it.
Society says strong discipline will drive the child away from the principle that is being taught. I don’t believe that either.
Proverbs says we are to correct the child "betimes". That means as soon as it happens. Don't pile it up and then two weeks after the fact, begin unfolding discipline. Take care of the matter as soon as it happens.
I have told our people if a child acts up in church take him out and deal with the matter then. Don't wait until after the service. If you need me to stop preaching while you do that, I'll do it.
This Dr. Spock philosophy will turn your kid into a demonic terror. You had better use the Bible as your guide.
3. Teach the child the responsibility of what the Bible teaches regarding the home, the church, and the community.
4. The reason we have so much crime and violence is that this generation was not taught the responsibility that they have to the fellow man.
V. THEY FAILED IN THE WILL OF GOD
What is the will of God for your home? The primary will of God for every home is to honor, praise, and follow God. Gen 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him."
The will of God is NOT that you might earn a certain level of income.
Everything that you need as a home and a family will come to you as you need it if you are in the will of God:
The right house.
The right vehicle.
The right job.
The right kind of pleasure.
The right amount of income.
When you violate that principle you are opening yourself up for financial trouble. You had better let God supply your need. You don’t have to pressure God into performing His will in your life. He is capable of determining when and what is best for you.
VI. THEY FAILED IN THE CHARACTER OF THE HOME
A. No Value Upon Honesty. Dishonesty is the norm today.
B. Integrity. No values. No manners. No character.
C. Decency. TV has ruined the decency of the American home today.
If you don't demand character in the home, don't expect much of a home.
Teach respect: "Yes sir", "Yes ma’am", “Thank you” and “please”.
D. Your Home Should Be On A Schedule.
1. A time to wake up.
2. A time to go to bed.
3. Meal time together.
Don’t let the children make the schedule – parents should make the schedule. There should be a time for breakfast – if they miss it they do without – tomorrow they will be on time.
E. Require Certain Responsibilities Of Each Family Member. Assign your children certain responsibilities, and then don’t you do it for them because you feel sorry for them.
VII. MAKE SURE YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS READY FOR HEAVEN
As our children were growing up, I would regularly tell them how to be saved in our family time.
".....and they shall keep the way of the Lord."
Where is your home? Is it secure? Is it safe? Is it near the point of God giving up on it?
Thank You for visiting this site. If we can be of help in any way, please do not hesitate to ask. Much Blessings on you and yours, Dr. Joseph A.Carson Northland Baptist Ministries
Ac 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. (KJV)
INTRODUCTION: This is one of the saddest stories of a home in all the Bible.
This home is very much like the average home in America. Nearly 75% of the homes in America fail. Only 25 out of 100 marriages survive and who knows how many of those are staying together by shear determination?
We see in Acts 5 a typical home. They had property. They sold it. They made decisions together. They attended church together.
There is no record of children, but it is quite possible that they had some.
This family thought nothing about making light of the Holy Spirit. This wasn't their only time to commit sin, but it was their final time.
Each mate was responsible to God, Vs. 2. "...his wife being privy to it." They each knew what was going on.
Verse 9 tells us that, "They agreed to tempt the Holy Spirit."
God only allows sin to go so far and tempting the Holy Spirit must be very near the end of God's tolerance. Matt. 12:31&32.
Mat 12:31 "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men."
Mat 12:32 "And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."
There is a two-fold sin against the Holy Spirit mentioned in this passage in Acts 5.
"Lie to the Holy Spirit." Vs. 3.
"Tempt the Spirit." Vs. 9.
A person lies to the Holy Spirit by saying, "Lord, lead me," or, "I'll follow you", and then not do it.
Once they committed this sin, their home was gone. The husband died. The wife died. Notice what Peter did. He did not dial 911. He called the funeral home. He knew they were dead. No need for emergency measures, just a funeral.
We must examine this family to see if we can determine what caused the destruction of their home, and by doing so, maybe we can help many of our homes today.
I. THEY FAILED TO PUT GOD FIRST IN THE HOME
I preach a lot on this thought, but it is probably the most violated matter in the homes of most members. Matt. 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you." Most people are too busy building their own kingdoms.
A. They Didn't Put God First In Their Material Possessions.
Not very many truly put God before their personal kingdoms.
The average home today is so determined to gain possession of material things that there is no time left for anything else. I understand this. Every preacher is faced with the same temptation. Nearly every home must have the income from both spouses to survive. It doesn't matter what the income of the husband is. They have so committed themselves for THINGS/TOYS that both must work to pay for them. I understand that some families must have both parents working to survive in today’s market.
So many are burdened down with debt that they cannot fulfill their responsibility to God financially.
We don't know if that was the reason with Ananias and Sapphira, but we do know that they did not give to God what they tried to make everyone think they did.
B. Putting God First Would Have Eliminated The Deceit, Lying, And Cheating That They Conjured Up.
The New Testament Christians had made a great sacrifice in Chapter 4 of Acts. Barnabas had sold land and had given ALL the money to the Apostles to be used in the work of the Lord. When Ananias and Sapphira saw this demonstration of sacrifice and how it affected the remainder of the Christians around, they decided they would do a similar thing.
Vs. 1&2 tells us of their actions. Acts 5:1 "But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,"
Acts 5:2 "And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it, at the apostles' feet."
C. Is God first in your home?
1. Is He first in your home plans? Do you plan your home life around the things of God? In most homes there is no time for God. Activities have rooted Him out. Hunting, fishing, Little League, bowling, cheerleading practice, PTA, etc.
2. Is He first in your pleasure? Or are pleasures first?
When a home fails to put God first, they are doomed for failure in biblical definition. It may not be sudden or quick, but you can mark it down, it will come eventually.
II. THEY WERE NOT SERIOUS IN THEIR SERVICE TO GOD
A. They Placed Little Value In Service To God.
Someone said, “If God has given you a certain assignment, don’t stoop to be a king.” There can be no greater calling than to serve the living God. His mission for each of us is far above anything man could ever consider on his own. To live for and serve God is far beyond man’s mortal comprehension.
B. They Thought Nothing About Ignoring Their Personal Commitment.
What has happened to that attitude of “I’ll die before breaking my commitment?” There was a time that Christians would keep the commitment they made to God. That is not as true today as it was 40-50 years ago.
C. Moving To Another City Without Considering The Church Situation.
1. Suppose your job transfers you to another city, will you move without considering whether there is a church there that you can join?
2. I have preached this for over 20 years. A family should not leave a certain area and move to a new one just because of a job move. The church availability should be the deciding factor. If there is no Bible preaching, God honoring church in that area then the family should scrap the idea of moving. God will not move your family to a city, or a job that does not have a good Independent Bapt. Church. You may move your family, but God won’t.
III. THEY FAILED TO PRESENT AN HONEST TESTIMONY
A. They Portrayed One Thing And Lived Another.
I have seen this in our own family - the children will set the scene straight. If you live a lie, it will be uncovered by your children sooner or later.
One day the pastor had called on a family that had missed the Sunday before, and the dad told the preacher that there had been sickness in the family. One of the children spoke us and said, “Daddy, you know that we went to the circus, Sunday”. Children will set the matter straight. Too many homes are living a lie.
Too many are portraying a happy married couple that has everything going perfect when the truth of the matter is, they are about to get a divorce. They argue and fight all the time. The only time they smile at each other is when they are sitting together in church.
If your home is living a lie, it will crumble sooner or later.
B. Double Standards.
1. At church God is important. At home He is forgotten.
2. At church the marriage is sweet. At home it is hell on earth.
3. At church the children obey. At home they are devils.
4. At church they agree with the Bible preaching. At home they throw the Bible out.
5. At church they compliment the preacher. At home they roast him for Sunday dinner. (We are talking about God giving up on a home)
6. At church the dad will lead in prayer. At home he never prays.
7. At church the wife is submitted to the husband. At home she rules the roost with an iron skillet.
A home that has double standards will fail. God may well give up on your home if you are living a lie.
IV. THEY FAILED IN MAKING THE HOME FUNCTION
A. Wrong Leadership.
Men, God expects you to make your home function biblically. I don’t know if God will accept excuses when a home fails or not. The man is the leader and everything rises and falls on his leadership.
At home make church matters important. Don’t say, “It’s Sunday again, and we have to go to church.”
If church is not important to mom and dad, don't expect kids to have anymore concern. If mom and dad doesn't come to Sunday School why should the children come? If mom and dad doesn't put any importance on Sunday PM Service,don't expect the children to grow up thinking the evening service is important. If soul winning visitation, and Wed. PM Service is not a priority with you, don't expect anyone else to care.
B. Wrong Goals.
The goal of the home. Deut 6:3-12.
1. Gen. 18:19. Gen 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him."
2. Teach the children. "Train up a child..."
In today's economy it seems that if each home doesn't produce an All America Athlete, an Olympic Champion, or a Miss America Candidate, then that home is a failure.
We have many wrong goals. I had much rather produce children that do not know who the latest Miss Hollywood is or who the Number One Basketball player is, but they do know what the basic theme of the Bible is?
God places much emphasis on the home and the responsibility of each member of the home. To ignore that emphasis is to invite God's disapproval upon the home, and may well cause Him to give up on your home.
C. Wrong Discipline For Children.
1. Obedience is more than a child going the entire day without a spanking.
God said of Abraham, "I know he will command his children." Making the home function properly.
Command means: "To set in order."
If you are still correcting your child for the same act of disobedience that you were 6 months ago, there is something with your correction. You must make the pain of the punishment outweigh the pleasure of the disobedience. If a child is disciplined correctly change will take place.
I have heard the response, “I don’t want to hurt him/her.” Prov 23:13 "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die."
Prov 19:18 "Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying."
God was angery at Eli for not restraining his sons. 1 Sam 3:11 "And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle."
1 Sam 3:12 "In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end." When I start I am not going to stop.
1 Sam 3:13 "For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not."
1 Sam 3:14 "And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever."
2. Obedience is the result of proper discipline. If you are not getting proper obedience from your child, your discipline is not sufficient. There is no other means in the Bible for correction. I am well aware of the DHS authority and strength today – I know of the possibility of legal action if we abuse our children, but disciplining them is not abuse when done in a Bible manner.
“Time out” - Sitting in a corner - taking privileges away may work. That may work with some children, but it is not a Bible given procedure.
Society says spanking a child will warp his personality. I don’t believe it.
Society says strong discipline will drive the child away from the principle that is being taught. I don’t believe that either.
Proverbs says we are to correct the child "betimes". That means as soon as it happens. Don't pile it up and then two weeks after the fact, begin unfolding discipline. Take care of the matter as soon as it happens.
I have told our people if a child acts up in church take him out and deal with the matter then. Don't wait until after the service. If you need me to stop preaching while you do that, I'll do it.
This Dr. Spock philosophy will turn your kid into a demonic terror. You had better use the Bible as your guide.
3. Teach the child the responsibility of what the Bible teaches regarding the home, the church, and the community.
4. The reason we have so much crime and violence is that this generation was not taught the responsibility that they have to the fellow man.
V. THEY FAILED IN THE WILL OF GOD
What is the will of God for your home? The primary will of God for every home is to honor, praise, and follow God. Gen 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him."
The will of God is NOT that you might earn a certain level of income.
Everything that you need as a home and a family will come to you as you need it if you are in the will of God:
The right house.
The right vehicle.
The right job.
The right kind of pleasure.
The right amount of income.
When you violate that principle you are opening yourself up for financial trouble. You had better let God supply your need. You don’t have to pressure God into performing His will in your life. He is capable of determining when and what is best for you.
VI. THEY FAILED IN THE CHARACTER OF THE HOME
A. No Value Upon Honesty. Dishonesty is the norm today.
B. Integrity. No values. No manners. No character.
C. Decency. TV has ruined the decency of the American home today.
If you don't demand character in the home, don't expect much of a home.
Teach respect: "Yes sir", "Yes ma’am", “Thank you” and “please”.
D. Your Home Should Be On A Schedule.
1. A time to wake up.
2. A time to go to bed.
3. Meal time together.
Don’t let the children make the schedule – parents should make the schedule. There should be a time for breakfast – if they miss it they do without – tomorrow they will be on time.
E. Require Certain Responsibilities Of Each Family Member. Assign your children certain responsibilities, and then don’t you do it for them because you feel sorry for them.
VII. MAKE SURE YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS READY FOR HEAVEN
As our children were growing up, I would regularly tell them how to be saved in our family time.
".....and they shall keep the way of the Lord."
Where is your home? Is it secure? Is it safe? Is it near the point of God giving up on it?
Thank You for visiting this site. If we can be of help in any way, please do not hesitate to ask. Much Blessings on you and yours, Dr. Joseph A.Carson Northland Baptist Ministries
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