God and Family
I had to read several chapters of Mark from the Bible for my Christology class. Then I hit a part which really go me to think about me and my relationship with God. In Mk 10:29 "Jesus said, Amen I say to you, there is no one who has given up house of brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel." When I read that chapter I immediately thought of my sister. My sister had broken away from the church and had stayed far away for many years. This is due to many different reasons; several I can understand (time of mental illness). Anyways over Christmas break she was talking about how religion was a bunch of crap and so on. I didn't say anything to defend my faith or anything I just murmured some kind of agreement because I didn't want to ruin my relationship with her. I have been thinking about this passage and how it affects my life. Could I give up all relations with my sister who abhors religion of all forms (especially Christianity) for God? I have asked and taken from God but could I give everything to follow him as Christ called for us to do? I know this is shocking to friends reading because I usually don't talk seriously about God to any of them. Well here's a tidbit to think on.