More Than a Holiday

Those who don’t respect the dead are unlikely to respect the living. On Memorial Day, we owe gratitude to those who came before us—family members who worked hard for our future, and soldiers who died defending our freedoms. Like Abraham who honored his family with a proper burial, we too should show respect. As one veteran said, even during holiday fun, take a moment to remember those who gave so much. Memorial Day is more than just a day off—it’s a reminder that freedom comes at a cost. Let’s not forget the sacrifices that made it possible.

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• Scripture: Genesis 23
• “Remembered”

Episode Transcript

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I've heard it said that thosewho failed to respect the dead
will not respect the living.
Hi, got a minute?
We all have family members goneon, who worked hard for us so
that we might have a better life.
They deserve our respect.
Father Abraham of old said aprecedent for the people of God when
he purchased the Cave of Machpelah(Genesis 23) for a proper burial

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place for his wife, Sarah, and family.
Respect for the dead.
I had the occasion to hear an old veteranof war interviewed on Memorial Day.
When asked about Memorial Day—theholiday, vacation time with ball
games, lake outings, and the like—theold warrior said, "I don't think the
dead soldiers would be against such,but I do believe they would want you

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to take just a moment to remember."
We enjoy the blessings of freedom becauseof the high price paid by many for it.
Amid all your activities, take timeto remember—and enjoy your freedom,
made possible by the blessingsof God and the sacrifice of many.
I'm David Hill.
Thank you for listeningto One Gospel Minute.

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