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Romans 12:10 “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;”
The amplified version says it this way: “Love one another with brotherly affection
(as members of one family), giving precedence and showing honor one to another.”
It is very evident that the writer here under the inspiration of the Lord is taking for granted in most cases that families love one another. Sadly, we know today this is not true, and many people probably would not understand this verse at all from the lack of cohesion in their family. This is a heartbreaking thought. Many today have grown up in families that are disjointed, in many cases, some children do not even know their own parents and are living with relatives. Their own parents have forsaken them, and they do not understand the family unit as many of us were raised. I never really considered that until recently so this verse needs some explaining, and that’s the reason why I wanted to talk about it today. When the family unit is intact there’s true love amongst its members. As we would show respect towards our grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles, (then of course, cousins that are older or siblings) to these we would show special attention to and give place to; (especially if they’re older than us). I was always taught much respect for my elders growing up, even the people in the church, I was not allowed to refer to them by their first name, but always brother or sister in front. This is much lacking now I know, (and I do it myself at times) but I try to refer to all of my elders, especially as Brother or Sister. Sometimes when people are younger than me, I fail in this respect and I think it may be a mistake amongst our ranks to be on first name basis in many cases. I know we don’t mean any disrespect, but when we call everyone by their first name then the children will do so as well and there won’t be that level of respect and separation that there needs to be. I don’t want to be preaching right here, but it’s just that I’ve recognized in recent days a lack of respect amongst the younger people for the older ones. From the perspective of the family we are to love each other in the family of God with the true respect and appreciation that family members give one another. Let us strive to act the best way we can towards those who are part of the family of God; respecting and loving as we ought.
Rollin Mitchell
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