Our families sometimes face a temptation to put someone or something ahead of God in our lives: our appetites, prestige, enjoyment, or sometimes even the family itself. Jesus warns us to put him first even before family—and only by doing so can we lead our families toward eternal life.

Texts: 1 Samuel 2, Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 10:32-39, Deuteronomy 13:6-11, Psalm 127:1-2