RPG Adults
DUTY OF FAMILIES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
Esther 2:7
1 Timothy 3:5-8
"… We share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear."
DUTY OF FAMILIES
Esther, meaning star, is introduced for the first time in this book. Her Hebrew name was Hadassah, meaning myrtle. She was described as both fair and beautiful. She was Mordecai’s uncle’s daughter. When both her parents died, leaving her orphaned, Mordecai took her in and looked after her as his own daughter. He treated his cousin Esther as his own child and was like a father to her. Why and how Esther’s parents died was not explained at all. But Mordecai’s care for another Jew and relative is mentioned and noteworthy for our learning. Caring for an orphaned child is no easy task.
God’s Word teaches us that, "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith" (Gal 6:10). When we see someone in need, it is an opportunity for us to minister. Even this is not by chance. God presents and brings to our attention an occasion for us to be of help to another human being, and especially to another believer.
There is another principle of responsibility that we must learn. "Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God" (1Tim 5:3-4). Children and relatives of widows must care for the widows. This teaches us that we cannot lay upon the church or charity the duty of care when, as relatives, we have the obligation to do so ourselves first. Church should certainly help genuine widows who have no one to depend upon. If relatives are to care for widows, it is even more needful then for children to care for their aging or sick parents. Even despite His sufferings upon the cross, our Saviour fulfilled perfectly the fourth commandment of honouring His mother.
THOUGHT: Have I been derelict in my duties to others?
PRAYER: Lord, teach me to be willing to help others whom Thou bring my way.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 2:7
1 Timothy 3:5-8
"… We share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear."
DUTY OF FAMILIES
Esther, meaning star, is introduced for the first time in this book. Her Hebrew name was Hadassah, meaning myrtle. She was described as both fair and beautiful. She was Mordecai’s uncle’s daughter. When both her parents died, leaving her orphaned, Mordecai took her in and looked after her as his own daughter. He treated his cousin Esther as his own child and was like a father to her. Why and how Esther’s parents died was not explained at all. But Mordecai’s care for another Jew and relative is mentioned and noteworthy for our learning. Caring for an orphaned child is no easy task.
God’s Word teaches us that, "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith" (Gal 6:10). When we see someone in need, it is an opportunity for us to minister. Even this is not by chance. God presents and brings to our attention an occasion for us to be of help to another human being, and especially to another believer.
There is another principle of responsibility that we must learn. "Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God" (1Tim 5:3-4). Children and relatives of widows must care for the widows. This teaches us that we cannot lay upon the church or charity the duty of care when, as relatives, we have the obligation to do so ourselves first. Church should certainly help genuine widows who have no one to depend upon. If relatives are to care for widows, it is even more needful then for children to care for their aging or sick parents. Even despite His sufferings upon the cross, our Saviour fulfilled perfectly the fourth commandment of honouring His mother.
THOUGHT: Have I been derelict in my duties to others?
PRAYER: Lord, teach me to be willing to help others whom Thou bring my way.
Posted in Adult RPG