My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it

Daily Promises
Blue Letter Bible
December 5, 2010

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. (Luke 8:21)

Christ had earthly family members, yet here He defines those who are His true family: it is we who hear the word of God and put it into practice. Paul affirms this idea in Romans 8:17 by saying we are joint-heirs with Christ. So believe and go forth living righteously, knowing that you are of the family of God.