Caring and Loving Father
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Caring and Loving Father
Caring and Loving Father
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 thess 2.
There is a caring and a loving here that can not be denied
We are to care and love our children like this ....
vs 8 - Nurse cherish - children
vs 8 - Nurse cherish - children
vs 8- gave our own souls
vs 8 - Dear unto us
vs 9 - Remember our labor and pain
Vs 10 - Ye are witnesses
vs 11- As ye know
Paul give an example of how he treated the early Christians and this is is great expample for dad’s to follow ....
Illustration
We all know that father are to be the head of the home!
33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Father teaching their children
7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: 3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
Fathers are to provide
father are to train
But this morning i want look at the practical side of being a father as what the bible has to say about this .....
But this morning i want look at the practical side of being a father as what the bible has to say about this .....
One morning my father didn't get up and go to work. He
parent shines through in this illustration2
went to the hospital and died the next day. I hadn't
Fathers so much confusion over the role! Before we look
thought that much about him before. He was just
at some examples listen to this ….
someone who left and came home and seemed glad to
see everyone at night. He opened the jar of pickles when
Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 694). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
2 Constable, T. L. (1985). 1 Thessalonians. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge
Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 694). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
see everyone at night. He opened the jar of pickles when
no one else could. He was the only one in the house who
wasn't afraid to go into the basement by himself.
He cut himself shaving, but no one kissed it or got excited
about it. It was understood when it rained, he got the car
and brought it around to the door. When anyone was
sick, he went out to get the prescription filled. He took
lots of pictures . . . but he was never in them.
Whenever I played house, the mother doll had a lot to
do. I never knew what to do with the daddy doll, so I had
him say, "I'm going off to work now," and threw him
under the bed. The funeral was in our living room and a
lot of people came and brought all kinds of good food
and cakes. We had never had so much company before. I
went to my room and felt under the bed for the daddy
doll. When I found him, I dusted him off and put him on
my bed. He never did anything. I didn't know his leaving
would hurt so much
Fathers provide stability both economically and
spiritually! But many are absent or know not what to do!
Our children are growing up in a world where Biblical
Normal is being redefined!
Male role model is so different
Men are feminized to be politically correct
Transgender is made normal and now is the new gay
rights issue
This cultural rot is being done to make Christian values
look weird; kooky and abnormal.
It the near future the separation of restrooms and
changing facilities will be of choice!
Illustrations of traits or characteristics –
An Engineer has certain characteristics – graduated from
an accredited University approved by the National Board
of Professional Engineers, passed the EIT exam, Five years of experience working directly under a licensed professional engineer and pass the PE Exam.
professional engineer and pass the PE Exam.
A CPA and Doctor also have characteristics unique to
them!
All are defined….
What are the characteristics of a father? What does the
bible say?
fathers are to be
I Gentle
I Gentle
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Instead of lording it over God’s heritage, he was gentle among them as a nursing mother caring for her own children.
Paul realized that new converts need nursing, and he carried on this ministry with all the solicitude of a devoted mother.
Children need nursing and carring from a dad....
Paul and his companions cared for their converts as a nursing mother gently cares for her little children.
This instructive illustration provides a good example for all who are responsible for the care of children .
If a nursing mother does not feed herself, she cannot feed her baby.
Dad need to feed themselves spiritually.
If she eats certain foods, her baby will get sick. Similarly the spiritual diet of a parent Christian is vitally important to the health of a newer Christian.
The gentleness and unselfishness of Paul as a spiritual parent shines through in this illustration.
The spiritual diet of a dad is vitally important to the spiritual health of the child.
Dad’s what are you feeding on spiritually
Regular Bible reading
Devotions and time alone with God
Faithful attendance to worship services
service and sacrifice
matr 5.5
To be meek is to be gentle, humble, lowly.
“The meek are the ‘gentle’… those who do not assert themselves over others in order to further their own agendas in their own strength, but who will nonetheless inherit the earth because they trust in God to direct the outcome of events.” ESV Study Bible notes
The first reason we should be meek is because Jesus is.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ
1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
If God, the infinitely great and all-powerful one, is gentle and meek, how much more should we be dads!
If God, the infinitely great and all-powerful one, is gentle and meek, how much more should we be!
Gentleness shapes the way we relate to our family!
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
We’re not to fight and scrape, intimidate or pressure our family to get our way. Rather we should relate to one another with complete – “ALL” – humility and gentleness.
Gentleness changes our speech
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
The way to impart life is with a gentle tongue. Anger won’t produce God’s righteousness (). Anger may intimidate others to do what we want, but it won’t change their hearts.
The way to impart life is with a gentle tongue. Anger won’t produce God’s righteousness (). Anger may intimidate others to do what we want, but it won’t change their hearts.
Gentleness affects the way we correct our children
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
When we correct our children , we must realize we can’t change them. Only God can grant repentance. So all we need do is gently submit our correction then trust God to change their heart.
Gentleness affects the way we treat our children that are in sin!
We’re tempted to judge those trapped in sin. “How could you possibly do that? I would never do that!” But the Bible tells us we should restore sinners gently:
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
We are gentle when we help others who fall because we remember our own spiritual bankruptcy and sins. Each of us is capable of any sin. Remembering this will go along way to helping us restore others gently.
The world says the assert yourself. Put yourself forward. Grab. Fight. The Bible says be meek and you will inherit the earth. When we inherit something we don’t work for it but receive it as a gift. God gives the meek everything they need. Those who are meek find deep contentment and joy.
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Fathers are to be gentle.....
Fathers are to Give and Love
II Give and Love
II Give and Love
1 therss 2.8
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
affectionately desirous - longing for
imparted - shared
paul is saying he not only shared the Gospel but his sown soul....
What a challenge
fathers what a challenge sharing our own soul.
Sharing oen own soul - vs 8
That is how sincere he was. He would have died for them. The word here rendered “souls” denotes lives.
A mother will defend her children to the doors of death itself.[1]
They were all in this idea
Being a dad means you are all in for your kids.....
Rather than being greedy (v. 5) the missionaries were delighted to share with the Thessalonians.
Rather than being greedy (v. 5) the missionaries were delighted to share with the Thessalonians.
They not only gave the message of eternal life, the gospel of God, but also imparted their own innermost beings (lit., “our own souls”) as well.
They gave whatever they had in order to help the beloved Thessalonians. The love of Paul and his companions is evident, for genuine love finds expression in giving to people—not only to their spiritual needs, which are primary, but also to their physical needs.[1]
A father - gives
They Make Time for Their Family
They Make Time for Their Family
A good Christian father makes time for his family and anchors his family in Christ. He provides the needs of his family.
No other teacher can affect a child as much as their parents. For this reason, it’s important that fathers teach their children both by their example and their words. A Christian father not only meets the physical needs of his family, but also the emotional needs of his family as well. The family turns to him as a support in all areas of need and he provides as best he can.
They Love and Respect Their Wives
They Love and Respect Their Wives
A Christian father loves and respects his wife. He serves as an example to his children of what a loving relationship looks like so that they may also reflect it in their lives, particularly when it comes to their marriages. When a man enters into a covenant relationship with his bride, he commits to the responsibilities of loving, honoring and cherishing her. The strength a Christian husband needs in order to carry out these responsibilities flows out of his relationship with God. This requires dependence on God’s Spirit. The beautiful thing is we have the assurance that “nothing is impossible with God” (). A Christian father should ask God to empower him so that they can give their children not just an inheritance, but a heritage. They ultimately give their wife what she needs most – to be loved, honored and cherished.
They Give Loving Discipline and Commendation
They Give Loving Discipline and Commendation
The Bible tells us, “You fathers, do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become downhearted” (). A Christian father doesn’t just discipline. He disciplines lovingly and commends his children in the process. No matter how frustrated or angry he gets, he expresses loving concern for the welfare of his children. This includes advice, correction, education and chastisement when needed. In addition, he recognizes that discipline is way more effective when a father commends his children regularly. This enriches a child’s character as they will know when they are acknowledged and appreciated.
They Are Good Communicators
They Are Good Communicators
A Christian father should be a good communicator, not only communicating biblical principles to their children, but also being a careful listener. Instead of being a reaction waiting to happen, they have the ability to listen calmly without being judgmental. When a child knows their father will lose their temper quickly, they are less likely to communicate their inner feelings to him. But when they know their father listens calmly, they believe they are respected and that there is a genuine interest in what is being said. The Bible tells us, “Every man must be swift about hearing, slow about speaking, slow about wrath” (). We know from Scripture that fathers who apply this biblical principle communicate better with their children.
They Apply God’s Practical Wisdom
They Apply God’s Practical Wisdom
A Christian father will apply God’s practical wisdom to their everyday life and guide their children in the same way. says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.” Fathers who are in a committed relationship with God can guide their children in the greatest relationship they will ever have – an intimate relationship with their heavenly Father.
The greatest example of what a father should look like is God, Himself. The Bible reveals that there is only one perfect Father who is God. The pages of the New Testament give us an incredible glimpse of the marvelous relationship between God the Father and Christ the Son. On three separate occasions, the Bible records these words of the Father to His Son: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (). This is the kind of relationship fathers should strive for with their children. There is no greater source than God, the greatest Father of all.
Key -
[1] Constable, T. L. (1985). 1 Thessalonians. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, pp. 694–695). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
The trait of a father would be the ability to express
I. EXPRESS GENUINE LOVE
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing
to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only,
but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
affectionately desirous – Loved you so much!
The first trait of a father would be the ability to express
genuine love.
look at the words
affectionately desirous -
NKJV - longing for you
We were ready to give ourselves
You are dear to us
Does this not describe the love of a father to his children .....
you so much.”
In the Greek language in which Paul wrote, those words
expressed an intensity of love that gives over & over
again. Paul is saying, “It’s hard even to find words to
express how much - but we really do love you.”
Paul was saying we loved you!
I gave myself to you
Believer’s Bible Commentary B. Review of Paul’s Ministry, Message, and Conduct at Thessalonica (2:1–12)
So deep was his affectionate concern for them, he was anxious to share with them rather than to receive from them. His was not a cold, perfunctory dispensing of the gospel of God but a pouring out of his very soul. He loved them, and love is heedless of cost. Like his Master, he did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life (Mark 10:45).
So deep was his affectionate concern for them, he was anxious to share with them rather than to receive from them.
My daughter said I am glad dad did not allow me in college to pursue my dreams it would have been a train wreck! He love me enough to help me live long term....
He loved them, and love is heedless of cost. Like his Master, he did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life ().[1]
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Fathers you say to your kids we love you!
Fathers you say to your kids we love you!
With Time –
With counsel –
With finances –
With your wife –
With discipline –
With encouragement –
Love is a choice that you make!
4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but
bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
be discouraged.
Both verses mean – don’t badger them with
unreasonable demands!
But on the opposite side we should challenge our kids to
raise themselves to the next level spiritually ….
How many children can say their Christian dad loves
them!
My daughter said I am glad dad did not allow me in college to pursue my dreams it would have been a train wreck! He love me enough to help me live long term....
Illustration – my children! I told them that we loved
them!
More here!
I expressed that in – interest in them, listening to them ,
following them in sports, etc…
I also expressed that in challenging them – mediocre was
never acceptable, naps and sleeping was not allowed,
academic excellence was pushed
We told our kids to abnormal ……don’t follow the easy
way out…
The 90% follows the path of least resistance
The TV was almost never on during the week and when it
was it was strictly monitored!
Internet access was limited and monitored!
But most importantly I taught my kids scripture and care
for their eternal destiny.
Church attendance was never optional
Family Devotions
Family prayer time
My kids knew that I loved them and expectations were clearly given.
The reason this is so universally applicable is that many
have experienced what the prodigal son experienced,
where we’re sure we know better than our parents.
We have it all figured out.
have it all figured out.
You know the story. The son goes off into a far country &
squanders all his money. And when he runs out of money
he runs out of friends & ends up in a hog wallow, eating
from the slop that is fed to the pigs. This is the most
humiliating place a Jewish boy could possibly be.
As he sits there the Bible says, “…he came to hisself”
And he starts thinking, “How many of my father’s hired
men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!
I will set out and go back to my father.” ()
key -
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Now notice something important. He felt that he could
Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me
as one of thy hired servants.
Now notice something important. He felt that he could
go back to his father. The relationship might never be the
same. But he knew the door was open to him.
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
How did he know that? All through the time of raising his
son the father had communicated his love. “No matter
how far you go, you can always come back home again.”
That kind of love is a vital thing to communicate to our
children.
I think this was a speech he practiced every step of his
heaven & against you. I am no longer worthy to be called
your son; make me like one of your hired men.’ So he got
up and went to his father.” ()
I think this was a speech he practiced every step of his
way back home. He had it down pat. But before he could
blurt it out his father had run to him & thrown his arms
around him & kissed him. The father had no fear of
expressing love, did he?
SUM. You know, the beautiful part is that our Father in
Heaven always leaves the door open for us to come
home again.
And as dads, we need to teach our kids, no matter how
deep their sin, “You can always come home.” And there’ll
be a father waiting to throw his arms around you, & to
assure you of his abiding love.
On a side note note for this message ---- love commends children to the Lord and lets go at an appropriate age - allows them to fail etc....
Fathers are to be gentle.....
Fathers are to be gentle.....
Fathers are to Love
Fathers are to :
III Live it Out
III Live it Out
9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 thess 2.9-12
vs 9
9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
1 thess
They saw it - hard work and toil
you are living out the gospel in front of your kids.....
vs 9 - you remember the trials and our work we did not to be charagebale unto you ...
:9. Paul ministered to his converts by toil (kopon; cf. the same word for “toil” in 1:3) and suffering hardship (mochthon) on their behalf.
:9. Paul ministered to his converts by toil (kopon; cf. the same word for “toil” in 1:3) and suffering hardship (mochthon) on their behalf.
He worked night and day so that he would not burden them with his needs (cf. ).
Perhaps he made tents, rising early and staying up late, as he did in other cities (). Probably he preached the gospel and taught as much as he could, both in the daytime and at night.[1]
vs 10
1 thess 2.
10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
[1] Phillips, J. (2009). Exploring 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Expository Commentary (). Kregel Publications; WORDsearch Corp.
They are witnesses they saw it
summarize the appeal to the Thessalonians. The apostles called on their readers and God to bear witness to their behavior in both action and motive.
Their inner convictions led to devout (holy, hosiōs) conduct.
With reference to God’s objective standard their behavior was righteous, measuring up to what God expects and requires.
Their conduct was unreproachable (blameless, amemptōs; cf. 5:23), able to stand their critics’ scrutiny because it was right.
Both they and God were witnesses (cf. 2:5) of the truthfulness of Paul’s claims.[1]
our kids witness and see our conduct
vs 11-12
1 thess
11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Paul recognized his responsibility to his newborn babes in Christ.
vs 11-
He had “exhorted” them. The word used means “to call aside,” “to appeal to.” The ideas of exhortation, entreaty, and instruction are all incorporated in this word.
Paul would call various ones to his side. After asking a few penetrating questions, he would know at what stage his companion was in the spiritual life. He would build on that.
His great aims were to impart doctrine, to develop Christian character, to teach the principles of new life in Christ, and to encourage submission to the will of God.
Paul “comforted” his Thessalonian converts. They had been called upon, very early in their Christian experience, to face persecution, active dislike, and open hostility.
The word for charged means “to testify,” “to bear witness.” Paul could talk to his converts out of his own knowledge and his rich, varied, and personal experience.
A conscientious father will take his children aside to encourage them, instruct them, console them, and point out to them the good and right way.
Paul was so much more experienced than his converts were. He knew the perils and the pitfalls of the spiritual life. Moreover, he knew the characters, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, talents, and handicaps of his converts. Paul talked to them “as a father doth his children.”
His concern, moreover, was a fundamental concern: “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory” (2:12).
Paul had a high view of the Christian life. The church is not the kingdom, but it is in the kingdom God’s people are sons of God, heirs of heaven, citizens of glory, and joint heirs with Christ, the very aristocracy of the universe.
Dad we need to live out what we say
Now notice that there is a connection between “gospel”
Love
Truth
Honesty
No gosspip or backbiting
Paul is saying I lived it out in front of you.....
& “ souls or lives lives.”
It is one thing to hear the gospel. But it is another thing
to live it.
vs 10 Do you understand? Paul is saying, “When we lived
among you we not only told you the good news, we
modeled it for you by how we lived.”
key - It seems to me that if you’re a Christian dad, your
kids ought to know it by the way you live.
Good - For example, being a Christian will affect the
decisions you make every day. The values in your home
will be different than those found in a pagan home.
A pagan home values things like pleasure & power &
prestige & possessions.
1994 – Offer to move to Long Beach Ca
But in a Christian home, we learn that things we can’t
see, things we can’t buy, & things we can’t hold on to,
are really the most precious. We have completely
different values.
What about stress? Would you deal with stress
differently if you were a Christian dad than if you were
not?
I think you would, because there is a peace available to
you that the world doesn’t understand, a peace that
passes all understanding.
What about finances - how you budget your money?
Wouldn’t that be affected by how the gospel has
changed your life & made you into a different person?
Do your kids know you tithe?
Do you teach them tithing?
Or is money take what you can get … life not fair that we
don’t have things … I cant affort to thithe but I can by a
gun or fishing pole , or ticket to see the pirates.
That speaks volumes to your children about importance
of money !
What about humor & joy & laughter - all the things we
find in a home influenced by the gospel?
Fun – throwing pillows , lights out parties etc….
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are
just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be
any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these
things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and
received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of
peace shall be with you.
Every time you look at yourself in the mirror…every time you consider why you do the things you do…every time you think about why you make the decisions that you make…you have to take into account how you learned to be what you are.
Well, we are what we are as a result of our ‘dads’, the men who brought us into this world, the men who marked us with their own behavior and character, and the men who took the time to explain why life is better, and more fun, some days than others.
Caring and Loving Father
gentle
Loving
Lives it out
10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 thess 2.10-
You saw it ...
You also heard it ....
Verses 10–12 summarize the appeal to the Thessalonians.
The apostles called on their readers and God to bear witness to their behavior in both action and motive.
Their inner convictions led to devout (holy, hosiōs) conduct.
With reference to God’s objective standard their behavior was righteous, measuring up to what God expects and requires.
Their conduct was unreproachable (blameless, amemptōs; cf. 5:23), able to stand their critics’ scrutiny because it was right.
Both they and God were witnesses (cf. 2:5) of the truthfulness of Paul’s claims.
2:11. Having likened the conduct of the missionaries to the loving, unselfish care of a nursing mother (v. 7)
Paul also compared their behavior to that of a father. Here the implication is that they trained and instructed the Thessalonians as a responsible father disciplines his children. The word tekna, translated children, emphasizes the believers’ immaturity as well as the apostles’ affection. This verse is the fourth time Paul wrote you know (cf. 1:5; 2:2, 5).
2:12. The training provided included strong positive appeals (encouraging, parakalountes), soothing encouragement (comforting, paramythoumenoi), designed to cheer up and to inspire correct behavior, and solemn, earnest entreaty (urging, martyromenoi).
Such a combination of appeals proved effective in moving the Thessalonians to action by the Holy Spirit’s convicting power.
The appeal to lead lives worthy of God is the highest of all for those who have tasted God’s grace in salvation. Paul heightened his exhortation by reminding his readers that they had been specially called by God, called to enter and be partakers in His kingdom and called to glorify and share in God’s glory.[1]
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
Dad’s are to Live out Christianity as presented in the Bible!
Dad’s