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father or mother more than me is not

worthy of me: and he that loveth son or

daughter more than me is not worthy of

me.” Based upon this Scripture, there are

multitudes of professing Christians who are

not worthy of the Lord because it’s evident

by their lifestyles and by their priorities in life

that they love their family and their friends

more than they love the Lord. In fact, in

American culture, family has become an idol,

and many parents and grandparents have

become servants to their children and

grandchildren and have devoted their lives

to keeping them happy and entertained —

and even at the expense of compromising

God’s Word and participating in worldly

activities that do not glorify God. Children

are being worshiped and adored and

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