Prairie Hills Covenant Church

Have you noticed that scripted television shows frequently focus on two relationship settings; the family and the workplace. Of course there are exceptions, but consistently there are shows being made about families and workplaces. Those shows get made because they resonate with us. The families on the screen may look and sound different than ours, but something about their experience connects with our family experiences. The workplace may be an industry entirely different from our own, but the relational dynamics resonate. Jesus lived in a culture that held family relationships in an extraordinarily high regard. As a result, when Jesus claimed that allegiance to him was more important than allegiance to family, it was an incredible scandal. That begs the question, what divides your allegiances? Is your allegiance to Jesus more important that your allegiance to your family, your work, your politics, your finances, your patriotism, your hobbies, your alma mater, or your favorite team?