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    The Blessed Christian Family
    The Blessed Christian Family
    The Blessed Christian Family
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    The Blessed Christian Family

    By Dr. Yunus Ciptawilangga

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    As for this second book, each topic of the books explains the following matters:

    The Blessed Christian Family

    Family is a unit created by God Himself. Since the very beginning when God created man, He planned to make man as the object of His love. This book explains what kind of people are blessed with a good family and what kind of blessed family God promised.

    Family Worship

    Inviting God to be present in our homes is the core or essence of family worship which was revealed by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 18:19-20.

    The writer’s family has been doing family worship for more than twenty-five years and he give an example of the liturgy of family worship they usually do. He also explained the blessing he and the rest of his family received because of this family worship.

    The Major Ministry

    Serving or ministering is not an unfamiliar word for God’s children, and if we intend to discuss matters related to service or ministry, certainly there are many related aspects we can dig into. Therefore, this book discusses only two of them. Those are:

    • The concept or perception of ministry.
    • The major ministry.

    Blessings

    Since 2003 the writer has been spending time to make a study of blessings. Why? Because the writer wondered why God has been so kind and generous to him and his family. This book explained that in fact God has provided incredible blessings for us and the writer will discuss only 7 greatest blessings. What are they, and how can we get them, and where do they come from.

    Our Attitude in the House of God

    Many people assume that because we are saved by grace, we may act at will in worship. If we read Isaiah 1:10-15 we will find out that God was so angry at people who entered God’s house improperly, exceeding His wrath to the idol worshippers. Why was so? Because when we enter the house of God in inappropriate manners and attitudes, we are actually insulting God as the owner of the house. And the Lord pronounces His punishment to those who insult Him.

    Worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth

    John 4:20-24 explains three types of worship, namely:

    1. Worship prior to the existence of the Law.
    2. Worship based on the Law.
    3. Worship in spirit and in truth, that is applying the Word of God in every second of our lives wherever we are.

    To be Children of God or Servants of God

    Today there are many Christian sermons and songs with the theme that “Our life is for serving God.”

    If we read Luke 10:38-42 which tells about Maria and Marta, Jesus said that sitting at the Lord’s feet and listening to His Words considered to be the best choice, because God has made us His children so as to become the object of His love! For to be near to God and keep listening to His Words will enable us to draw closer to Him and get a deeper relationship with Him, to understand His will so that we can do His will and become God-pleasing children.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateMay 26, 2020
    ISBN9781400330553
    The Blessed Christian Family
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    Dr. Yunus Ciptawilangga

    Dr. Yunus Ciptawilangga, MBA Education: 1984 - Bachelor of English Language. 1993 - Master of Business Administration. Profession:  Entrepeneur in restaurants and technology of information.

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      The Blessed Christian Family - Dr. Yunus Ciptawilangga

      The Blessed Christian Family

      The family is the smallest unit of a community or a church. However, the family is a very important unit for several supporting reasons as described below:

      1. The Family Is Created by God

      The family is a unit created by God Himself. Since the very beginning when God created man, He planned to make man as the object of His love. Therefore, even after the fall, God continued His plan for families; and all the time throughout the centuries, God longed and planned for parents to raise their children by teaching them to know and to love Him and live His ways so that they would gain more of His love.

      2. The Marriage at Cana

      Jesus performed his first miracle in a wedding party, and many commentators said that He did it because a family is important. The fact that the first miracle took place in a wedding showed this significancy. Through His presence, Jesus granted His consent to the marriage vows, and by performing the miracle, He showed from whom the blessings of a marriage originated.

      3. Strong Family, Strong Church, Strong Country

      It was said that strong families would make a strong church, and if extended, it would make a strong country too. A good family would be a prominent example for the entire community. Father, mother, children should make great efforts together to build a strong family. If one of them fails the whole family would collapse, and this is often the case nowadays. However, if they succeed, they would become a good example and make a strong impact on the society. The family makes a strong impact on the society and the society on the country. So, a good country is established not only by the government, but also by each member of every family.

      4. A Fortress

      In these last days of the end times, the family will be our last fortress against improper teachings and particularly in time of persecution. During the period of persecution, the pastor or the elder we know might have moved to some place we don’t know; and if by God’s grace we are blessed to be still united with our family, then only with them we can encourage and strengthen each other. Therefore, we should seriously take time and make every endeavor to build a strong family, a family blessed by God.

      5. The Power of Two Individuals Who Agree

      There is a very important message recorded in Matthew 18:19 (emphasis mine):

      "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."

      So actually, where is the promise of the greatest blessings to be found? In the family because it is written, "if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."

      Except for salvation, is there any other blessing greater than this promise, which proclaims that the Father in heaven will grant whatever we ask for? Indeed, it is not written here that the two individuals belong to one family, but we certainly approve that normally, it is easy to agree with members of one family as they lead the same life, and so their burdens and struggles are relatively similar. A more extensive explanation of the above verse can be read in the book "The Family Worship."

      6. Heaven and Hell on Earth

      The writer remember attending the marriage ceremony of a niece in some church, which was led by a senior pastor. He said, If there is heaven on earth, then it is to be in the family. Because so much happiness is found solely in the family.

      We can seek and find some happiness in many places, but there are specific happiness found only in the family. For example, when we play with our children or just hug and kiss our child. This kind of happy feelings, we cannot find anywhere else.

      But then he continued, And if there is hell on earth, then it is to be in the family also. Because most of the physical or mental injuries occur inside the family, not outside.

      So, we can see that the family is very important because it can become like heaven on earth, but it can become like hell on earth too. If our family is like heaven on earth, then we will enjoy happiness throughout our lives in this world. But if our family is like hell on earth, then we will suffer tearfully throughout our lives.

      Since the family is so important and valuable, it is no wonder the devil always tries to undermine or ruin the family.

      The Devil’s Attempts to Ruin the Family

      From the early ages on, the culture traits of free sex and polygamy have been flared out and make it difficult for the family to agree with each other or to live in harmony, thus they cannot gain the blessings God has promised.

      Hence families are also cornered or put into a difficult position as they believe in some predictions or assumptions that there would be no peace or harmony between family members if, for example: one child is considered incongruous with the mother, then the father is considered incompatible with someone else in the family; or in certain years or certain months, the husband would be in disharmony with his wife; and many other superstitions. All these disconformities are Satan’s deceptions to cause disharmony in the family so that they cannot enjoy heaven on earth; instead, they continue to suffer and feel like living in hell.

      In fact, there is an extreme false precept that teaches its followers to have sexual intercourse with prostitutes before coming to worship if they desire their worship or offerings to be more acceptable.

      While family life is very important and should make a positive impact on many areas, we need to learn how to keep our families be blessed by God and all the family members can enjoy heaven on earth.

      To Fear the Lord: The Secret of a Blessed Family

      The family blessed by God is described in Psalm 128:1–4:

      "Blessed are all who fear the Lord,

      who walk in obedience to him.

      You will eat the fruit of your labor;

      blessings and prosperity will be yours.

      Your wife will be like a fruitful vine

      within your house;

      your children will be like olive shoots

      around your table.

      Yes, this will be the blessing

      for the man who fears the Lord."

      If we study the verses above, we will find that Psalm 128:1–4 consist of two parts. The first part is Psalm 128:1–2. These verses describe that anyone, either man or woman, who fears the Lord God, will be blessed. He/She would be able to enjoy the results of his/her efforts, to eat the fruits of labor of his/her hands. Then further, "blessings and prosperity will be yours" means he/she will be blessed and given wealth.

      In the King James Version, Psalm 128:2 (emphasis mine) said, "For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee."

      Where happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee means that he/she would be happy, while be well refers to a good condition—a healthy condition. Whereas verses 3 and 4 are written particularly for men who fear the Lord. Men who fear the Lord, besides getting the divine favors mentioned above, would also be granted a family that is blessed by the Lord. So, the requirement for having a blessed family is a husband or father who fears the Lord.

      What does it mean by to fear the Lord, or what does a man who fears the Lord like? If we make an analogy between fearing the Lord and fearing the police, what are the conditions so we can fear the police?

      We can fear the police if:

      First: We know for sure what the police is like. For not all clad in uniforms are policemen. Soldiers, too, are in uniforms, also some members of public organizations, even security guards.

      Second: We fear the police not only the individual but also all the signs and the rules made by the police. If there is a police line, for example, we will not cross or pass through the line, whether there is a police or not. Therefore, we need to learn and understand all the laws and regulations related to the police and a police officer’s position or his post of employment.

      Third: We obey. It is unlikely

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