When family relationships break down and members "end up not getting along," is that sinful? Pastor Heath Lambert provides biblical guidance on the two main reasons families don't get along and how to handle both sin and differences in family relationships.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and the question
0:55 - The significance of "end up not getting along"
1:13 - The answer: Yes, it's a sin
1:16 - Two main reasons families don't get along
1:31 - Reason 1: Sin separates families
2:16 - Sin can be dealt with through confession and forgiveness
3:23 - Reason 2: Human differences between family members
3:51 - Examples of normal human differences
4:02 - Ephesians 4:1-2: Bearing with one another in love
5:14 - How to handle sin vs. how to handle differences
5:28 - When ending up not getting along becomes sin
6:10 - Family doesn't have to be your favorite people
6:40 - Family as training ground for life
6:50 - The best families in a fallen world
Key Topics Covered
The End Result Problem - Why "ending up not getting along" indicates unresolved issues
Sin as Separator - How sin brings destruction, pain, and conflict into family relationships
The Path to Reconciliation - Confession to God and family, asking for forgiveness
Granting Forgiveness - The biblical command to forgive when asked
Human Differences - Understanding that different preferences aren't sins
Bearing With One Another - Ephesians 4:2 and the call to tolerate differences in love
Two Different Solutions - Confession and forgiveness for sin, bearing in love for differences
When Conflict Becomes Sin - Failing to confess, forgive, or bear with differences
Family as Training Ground - How family relationships prepare us for all relationships
Realistic Expectations - Why the best families aren't perfect, just repentant and patient
Scripture References
Ephesians 4:1-2 - Walking worthy and bearing with one another in love
About The Ten Commandments Book
Heath Lambert's new book "The Ten Commandments: A Short Book for Normal People" is now available. This accessible guide explains how God's commands apply to modern life without requiring theological education. Perfect for personal study, evangelism, or gifts to friends, neighbors, and family.
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