Did you know that the Bible is full of sayings that praise the family and the love that exists between its members? The Lord appreciates the creation of families, and it’s one of His blessings to the believers, the ability of being loved by the closes people in the whole world. Let’s take a look at the precious words of wisdom scripted in the Holy Book and related to family bonds between people.
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A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! - Psalm 133:1
This biblical verse speaks of nothing but the grace and blessings of pure and honest brotherly love that is one of the biggest treasures a person can have. The Lord loves to see us united and He will love to see us together with our brothers and sisters sharing the miracle of family love.
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. – 1 Timothy 5:8
A family is something that should be cherished dearly. If one does not appreciate the family the Lord has given him or her, it’s a sinful state of mind. A family is something to be thankful for in the eyes of the Lord.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. – Romans 12:10
This saying speaks of cherishing other people in the way you would cherish your brother. Love bears love and the more kindness and generosity you spread, the more returns to you. Love your kin and all other people because they are your great family and all of you are the children of the Lord.
But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” – Matthew 12:48-50
If you are surrounded by faithful people, they are your brothers and children of the same heavenly Father. You should be always thankful for having such a great family of kind people who worship the same Lord with you.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. – Psalm 127:3-5
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This is, again, about cherishing the great family of other believers who are the same children of the Lord. Being thankful for all the people who surround you is your respond to the love of the Lord.
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17
When you are a member of a family, your brothers and sisters, your parents make you stronger. They help you build your character, they support you when you need it, and finally you become who you are with their help and the Lord’s blessing.
Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. – Proverbs 27:10
The Lord says that your family is not only your closest kin. Sometimes, at the time of need, your kind neighbor can replace a brother who is not with you right now. Love all people as your brothers and sisters and you will have a great family.
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. – Exodus 20:12
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The Lord says that one of the ways for a person to live a long and honorable life in this world is through cherishing their parents and worshiping them decently. A person who loves their parents and appreciates their family will be blessed in time.
Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. – Proverbs 4:6
When a man marries a woman, he should cherish her, as she is a Lord’s blessing for him. The same can be said about the husband the Lord gives a woman. Loving each other and cherishing each other is the best thing two people can do to thank the Lord for their family.
Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. – Genesis 2:24
