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How do we know that our family in Christ is more important than our earthly family?

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Jesus implies that spiritual family takes precedence over earthly family by teaching that those who do the will of God are His true family (Matthew 12:46-50).

In Matthew 12:46-50, Jesus redefines family, stating that those who do the will of His Father are His true family—indicating that our spiritual ties in Christ surpass our earthly relationships. While we are called to love and care for our biological families, our ultimate allegiance is to the family of God, formed by faith and spirit. Believers share an eternal bond that is not contingent on earthly ties but rooted in spiritual lineage through God's grace, adoption, and reconciliation in Christ.
Scripture References: Matthew 12:46-50

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