# 1 Chronicles 08 #soap ## Title: The Family Business ## Scripture: (1 Chronicles 8:40) “The sons of Ulam were warriors who were adept archers. They had many sons and grandsons, a total of 150.All these were the descendants of Benjamin.” (NET) ## Observation: I have thought about people who have a business or company passed down from parents to children. Many movies have been made about how this is stifling. What if that child doesn’t want to be a plumber or run a grocery store? Just because their parents started the business doesn’t mean the kids want it. After getting a little older, I think these movies do a disservice to what is happening. It’s not about passing down a passion. It’s about passing down a value and the tools to live out that value. In today’s culture, we don’t always have the opportunity to pass down our occupation to our children. It is no longer assumed that a son will follow in the footsteps of his father. I am a pastor and I have never tried to push either of my daughters to pursue ministry or marry someone who does. However, the values I have ARE important. I hope they are passed down to my children. We may not be able to pass down our jobs, but we can pass down our family values. May our family business be to serve the Lord and honor people. ## Application: Be careful what you are passing down to others. Is it worth sharing? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for passing down salvation, healing, restoration, and transformation.