The sad part is even with all the glorified "me, me, look what I did for my family first before hunting", you still have those that would never trade hunting for God. God, Family, Church, Self. In that order, or you haven't got it yet.

LT

You got it LT!

It is easy to quote scripture and call yourself this or that, but ask yourself. Do I really put God first?

As far as family mine would never make mechoose. Anyone that Loves you will not ask you to choose. If there is something family going on. You take care of Family no choice.

Dan

I don't understand "Making me choose", though? My wife scheduled our vacation when we could use frequent flyer miles....and when we could get the best rate at the resort we love best.

That happened to be in Oct. (Right in the middle of deer season). Our other vacation fell right in the middle of turkey season.

She didn't ask.....I didn't say a word. We're going back to Mexico.

She understands I love to hunt. But I'm just saying there are those who wouldn't go on that trip. I'm not passing judgement on them....if it works for them. Hunting just isn't my top priority.....which is what the thread was addressing.

You can't say it better than many of you have! I particularly like what Jeff had said "my family is my life".That's how it is for me!

Christ first, Family second, work, friends, fallowed by leisure. In other words, hunting comes last. But, Christ knows how much I love hunting and if I work hard and love those around me while I put Christ first than he will give me my reward.

Still, if you are not willing to give up some time away from family to serve God, you are doing a great disservice to your family and God. jmho

Everyinthing thatyou do shouldbe to glorify God. God is the provider for my family and me, not me.

Therein lies a grave problem.[:-]

No problem at all, LT....have you seen her?[8D]

Also...I'm just being honest.....

I'm a religious man.....but there isn't a commandment I can think of (off the top of my head) that I wouldn't break in a HEARTBEAT.....if it meant I could provide or protect my family.

So.....I'm happy you guys are pious. Good for you. I'm just being honest about how I see things.

You do have a beautiful wife Jeff. I do as well.

The above highlighted quote is a grave contradiction of terms and prioritys though.

I was joking about her making decisions. My wife does that as well sometimes. But the above statement tells me all I need to know about where your priorities are.

LT