He hails from New York City, and his sermon - on a conference call, for obvious reasons) - reminds us all in the faith to basically grow where we're planted. He also reminded us of the Reason the Apostle Paul valued his single-hood. Paul, not having a wife, was free to devote his entire existence to missionary work. Those of us who have families, the family is our mission field.
Early in the sermon, Rubino cites an example of our corporate mentality - sending a few hundred to a fancy TV ministry, and (rather rudely) flipping off a brother in the Lord who needs some help with a legit utility bill.
Sermon brought to mind of a really famous evangelist, who lived back in either 17 or 18-something. Problem was: his wife. Yeah, she had needs, maybe too many...but hey... As the years rolled by, serious hardship and continual invalidation drove the woman bonkers.
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