Agree but there is hope, yeah?
@shnarkle reminds me of Proverbs 25:21-22 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: [22] For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and
the Lord shall reward thee.
It is sad reading his words of if his family wants him to bear the blame of it all, and the shame of it ...then he will bear being the scapegoat and trust God is working in it. To hopefully bring this family together (to Christ). Have to wonder why those of your own household will hate you...for His Namesake. Just an opinion but maybe it is for God to bring forth fruit unto perfection and to magnify God in the children sow the peace of righteousness instead of war and destruction. “the less blessed of the better.” (Hebrews 7:7) Shnarkle appears to be submitting to the Will of God in blessing those who curse him and in it, magnifying God no matter what it cost. Luke 7:23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
One of the brethren speaking not just empty words but obedience to the Word of Christ. Indeed praying and encouraged by his testimony.