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The Rebellion in “Redefining Love & Family”

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Introduction

The claim that “Redefining love and family is a very brave thing in a world so afraid of the act” may sound inspirational at first glance. It suggests courage in questioning tradition. But when weighed against Scripture, logic, nature, and human flourishing, this statement is not bravery—it is rebellion.

Love and Family are not human inventions to be reshaped at will; they are divine institutions created by God. Redefining them is one of the greatest rebellions against God, His creation, nature, and even common sense. To rebel against God is to invite destruction—just as Lucifer, the once bright morning star, fell through pride and rebellion (Isaiah 14:12 15; Ezekiel 28:12 17).

This essay presents a biblical love and family using logic, reason, science, theology, and real-life examples, showing why attempts to redefine them harm both individuals and societies.

1. The Nature of Rebellion

  • “For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry” (1 Samuel 15:23). Rebellion rejects God’s Word and exalts human will.
  • Lucifer’s pride led to his downfall: “How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn!” (Isaiah 14:12-15).
  • To rebel against God is to align with Satan’s fate: destruction and judgment.

Illustration: Imagine a person deciding to “redefine” gravity, claiming they could walk off a roof without falling. Redefinition does not change reality—it only brings harm. Likewise, redefining love and family ignores truth and leads to devastation.

2. Logical and Philosophical Refutation

  1. Begging the Question
    • The quote assumes redefining love and family is good and courageous. But if love and family are objectively defined by God, redefining them is a distortion.
  2. Contradiction with Social Reality
    • Western societies have already embraced redefinition, but the fruit is rising divorce rates, fractured families, and loneliness. In the U.S., 1 in 4 children live without a father in the home, and such children are at greater risk of poverty, crime, and educational failure (fatherhood.org).
  3. Category Error
    • Love and family are not cultural inventions but created realities. To redefine them is like redefining water as “not wet”—it makes no sense.

3. Biblical Defense

  1. God Defines Love
    • “God is love” (1 John 4:8). Biblical love (agapē) is sacrificial and rooted in truth: “Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6). Redefinitions often confuse indulgence with love.
  2. God Defines Family
    • “Male and female He created them… and the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 1:27-28; 2:24).
    • Jesus reaffirmed this in Matthew 19:4-6. The biblical family is covenantal and complementary.
  3. The First Commandment
    • “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Redefinition elevates human will above God.
  4. Lean Not on Human Reason
    • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Illustration: A child may want candy for every meal, thinking it is “love” if a parent agrees. But true love provides nourishment and discipline. Likewise, God’s definition of love and family protects us.

4. Scientific and Natural Evidence

  1. Biological Reality
    • Human reproduction requires a male and a female. Even IVF or surrogacy depends on God’s design of complementary biology.
  2. Sociological Data
    • Children thrive best with both father and mother. Father absence increases risks of poverty, crime, and educational failure (Kim, 2018; aecf.org).
    • Children of divorce before age 5 earn 13% less as adults, face higher teen birth rates, and are more likely to be incarcerated (U.S. Census, 2025).
    • Young men raised without fathers are twice as likely to spend time in jail by age 30 (ifstudies.org).
  3. Psychological Health
    • Divorce and separation increase risks of depression, anxiety, and risky behaviors in children (D’Onofrio et al., 2019).

Communities with high rates of fatherlessness often suffer cycles of poverty and crime. By contrast, stable families provide safety, accountability, and flourishing.

Chart 1: Child Outcomes by Family Structure shows the differences in emotional health, academic performance, and poverty by family structure.

Chart 2: Father Absence and Incarceration Rates highlights the stark impact of father absence on incarceration by age 30.

https://www.fatherhood.org/father-absence-statistic

5. Theological Reasoning

  • God’s Order vs. Human Pride
    Marriage and family mirror Christ’s covenant with His Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). Redefining them distorts this sacred mystery.
  • True Bravery
    Obedience is real courage: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2).
  • End-Times Warning
    “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty… people will be lovers of self” (2 Timothy 3:1-5). Redefining God’s order is a hallmark of the end times.

6. Consequences of Rebellion

  • Spiritual decay – hearts are hardened when God is rejected.
  • Moral confusion – good and evil are blurred (Isaiah 5:20).
  • Social instability – family breakdown weakens communities.
  • Judgment – “They exchanged the truth about God for a lie” (Romans 1:25). Societies that reject God’s design reap destruction.

7. Encouragement to Believers

  • “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit”
    (Colossians 2:8).
  • “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).
  • “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15).

Like Noah, Abraham, and Daniel, believers today must remain faithful despite cultural pressure. History shows God’s truth always prevails.

Conclusion

The statement “Redefining love and family is a very brave thing” is not bravery but one of the greatest rebellions against God. It rejects divine authority, denies creation, contradicts logic, and harms society. Like Lucifer’s rebellion, it leads only to downfall.
True courage is faithfulness to God’s design: loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Matthew 22:37), obeying His commandments, and defending biblical family values for future generations.

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