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The Poor in Spirit (Beatitudes Series)
Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This is the first beatitude. Christ leads with this one to establish
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Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This is the first beatitude. Christ leads with this one to establish
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by Voddie Baucham Jr.
Voddie Baucham’s Family Shepherds speaks a strong yet gracious word to our fragile age. Too often, fathers assume their role is limited to providing or protecting. Baucham reminds us that fathers are called not merely to lead, but to shepherd. And shepherding does not begin with a new parenting method or a carefully crafted schedule—it begins with rightly ordered affections. If a man loves comfort or success more than Christ, he will fail his family, no matter how polished his plans. But when love for God comes first, everything else falls into place: family worship gains weight, discipline is seasoned with grace, and the home becomes a place of joy, kindness, and honor.
What sets this book apart is its insistence that true leadership flows from the heart before it flows into the home. Pastor Baucham provides plenty of practical counsel, but he never loses sight of the central issue: faithfulness begins with loving Christ above all. Fathers who take this book to heart will not simply manage their households more effectively—they will love their families more deeply because they love God first.
“It has been said that as goes the family, so goes the world. It can also be said that as goes the father, so goes the family.”
— Voddie T. Baucham Jr., Family Shepherds
As we reflect on these truths, we also grieve the passing of Pastor Voddie Baucham. We give thanks to God for his faithful ministry and the lasting fruit of his labor. And we pray for his family—that the Lord would surround them with His comfort, uphold them with His promises, and grant them peace in the sure hope of Christ, who is the resurrection and the life.