Providing

My Pops was a guy that did all he could to provide for his family. He never made a lot of money; his highest hourly rate was probably $7.50. Yet, he and my Mom kept a roof over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs, and so much more.

In this age of dead beat dads and moms, I can't help but think of the sacrifices made by my parents and so many others. They took their responsibility seriously, and did what they were supposed to do. I pray each day that I can live up to that standard.

Today's word is from 1 Timothy 5:8, NIV, which reads, "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own households, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

There is a spiritual and moral obligation to take care of our families. Regardless of today's society and the belief that it is okay to not hold up your end, the fact is that we are each individually and collectively responsible to take care of the ones GOD has placed in our care. The verse tells us that if we don't, we have denied the faith and we are WORSE than an unbeliever.

The Bible tells us that if we know what to do and don't do it, it is SIN. So, we are acting as unbelievers when we don't fulfill our responsibilities. And, here is the rest of that...it's not just monetarily. We need to provide for those we love spiritually, morally, practically. We need to prepare our little ones, and all those we come across, to face a world in which it is abnormal to care about modesty and others. However, it is still the right thing to do to be modest and care about others. Let's take the time to provide for others, especially those whom GOD has given us.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T