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NASB | Luke 15:18 'I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 15:18 'I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. |
Bible Question:
Yes I did search for an answer before asking my question about the prodigal son. 10 years ago I married a widow with 2 boys and a girl. The two youngest accepted me with all of my faults and I was able to adopt both. The eldest however spent his childhood and teenage years trying to divide and conquer my wife and I. He refused my offer of adoption and any relationship with me. Because of a loophole in the social security system he was able to get 900 dollars a month during his senior year of High School. Four days after his grandfather bought him a truck, he left our home to live with his girlfriend. I refused to help him drive because he had used alcohol and simply was not mature enough for the responsibilites of driving a car. Not every one is at age 16 or 18. He parted company with his girlfriend after 6 short weeks of living together. As with the prodigal Son of Luke 15 he quickly spent his inheritance and went to live in a distant country (with his grandfather). Now he is about to return to our neighborhood. A Christian counselor has supported my view that the prodigal needs to repent before he can come back to our home and participate in family activities. I have urged my wife to have weekly contact with him, off of our property, to let him know that he is loved and we are ready for the reconciliation that follows repentance. Other family members are not supporting my view. Just how should a prodigal like this be treated? |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, hwbags, You did well by going to a Christian counselor. I encourage you to continue to go with your wife. We don't offer counsel at the SBF, as a general rule ... for us old timers. There is no eye contact and less direct interaction. If your eldest is willing, he should go with you two to the counselor. Our eldest is also wayward. We pray for her, that she does what is right. My wife and I agree on how we should handle her. Steve PS Use your experience and share with others. I married a woman with a four year old (our wayward) daughter. There was not total acceptance by her ... which I think is important. No matter how much we love the adult, if the child isn't for the marriage, they will cause havoc. |
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