The family is God's idea. He is the one who created generations of families so that He could pour His love into individuals while revealing His heart to a world of broken relationships. Because of this, the family is very important to God. His desire is that we treat our families with love and honor so that there is unity of vision and purpose. Today's passage warns against alienating family members.
On the practical side of things, God knows that "money talks" to us human beings. He knows how important financial security is to each of us. While continuing to warn us not to put our trust in money, God reveals the practical consequences of troubling one's own family. His warning to us hits us right where it hurts; the pocketbook.
Those who offend the family with dishonorable or hateful conduct run the risk of being disinherited. The warning is about a wayward child inheriting nothing but the wind. Meaning, when the family estate is finally divided up, the offender's name will not be called. This consequence will lead to another; a life of being another man's servant.
Let's consider how we treat our families. Not just because our inheritance is on the line, but because it honors God when we honor the family. His desire is for us to treat our families with love and respect so the the unity of family vision and purpose will continue uninterrupted and no one ends up disinherited.
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