Fathers Getting the Job Done

Fathers Getting the Job Done
Ephesians 6:4
The last good dad on TV ? ..
A Father’s Influence …
No greater blessing …
Psalms 127:3-5 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.
No greater blessing …
Psalms 127:4-5 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth.
Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
The Provider for his family …
– 1 Timothy 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
– 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.

Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
Protector of his wife and children …
– Families need a strong authority figure to develop proper respect for authority and moral responsibility
– Earns their respect by his consistent living …
Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
Discipline and punishment of wrongdoing …
– Proverbs 13:24 He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
The Pattern for his son to follow …
– When both parents faithful – 93% of kids remain faithful
– If only one parent faithful – 73% of kids remain faithful
– If both parents only moderately faithful – only 53% of kids remain faithful
Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
Spiritual leader to his family …
– Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

Men of Israel knew their responsibilities …
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 "And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart.
Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
– Train up = to touch the palate, narrow, hedge in, dedicate

Godly Dads take their responsibility seriously …
Teaching our children responsibility and wisdom …
– Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Godly Dads understand each child is unique …
Proverbs 22:6 train up a child in the way he should go …
– Hebrew “way” may mean the behavior pattern of a person, according to his individual bent …
Check list for dads …
I would love my wife more … Eph 5:25
I would listen more … James 1:19-20
I would spend more time together … Eph 5:16
I would express more appreciation … Eph 6:4
I would laugh more … Proverbs 17:22
I would give my child a feeling of belonging … Psalm 127:3
Fathers Getting the Job Done
Ephesians 6:4