Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you.” But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” (Luke 8:19-21 ESV)
Context is everything. Taken alone, these verses make Jesus seem cold-hearted to His family. But in the flow of what he has said about the seed and the light, these words are not a rebuke of His earthly family, but a challenge to those who have heard Him speak over and over again. Are they doing as He said? Are they allowing the sown seed to sprout? Are they letting the light shine or smothering the flame? Are we acting like God's family or aloof listeners?
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