Having a faithful spouse, children, and church are three pillars without which we cannot flourish. A wicked government can hinder all three of these, or destroy them. But in truth, we have destroyed these from the inside out. Our sin, our apathy, our ignorance and false teaching telling us these things are "idols" or "unimportant" or that all we need is me, myself, and my Bible at home are lies straight from the pit of hell. You cannot be fruitful and multiply, you cannot rule and subdue, and you cannot be part of Christ's kingdom without a spouse, children, and a church. All three of these need to be rooted in reality and God's Word, otherwise they will be like a house without a firm foundation, which is dangerous and self-destructive. Christ says to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and He will take care of our daily needs of food, shelter, and clothing. So what does it look like to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness? For m...
Thoughts on the Reformed faith, preparation for ministry, and doing all to the glory of God.