Matthew 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.
There are times, and there would be times when definitive choices in favor of God will have to be made, even if doing so might put us at odds with family and friends. The word of God must never be tampered with, for doing so carries the stiffest penalties to those who dare. Persons may be torn by feelings, or conflicting emotions, and Christian parents might shed bitter tears and pray earnest prayers, but the word of God must never be interfered with, for any reason.
The days of that smooth, easy-going Christianity, in which persons went along for the joy ride, without having to make any serious decisions in favor of the truth, that would put them at odds with others, are over. Everything that the Christian does, and all of our interactions with persons, and family members of different persuasions, and sexual orientations, must be done in love.
But when the sentiments, philosophies, or practices of the popular majorities, put us at cross purposes with the word of God, we will have to defer to the Bible, while at the same time, we hope and we pray earnestly for members of our own family. It is a tight rope to walk in these days, and satan makes certain that those who endeavor to follow the truths of God’s word are stigmatized and ostracized.
1st Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 20 And again, The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!