Be a Good Dad

 
June 9, 2010
Read Proverbs 20 - 22

Prov 20:7 Children are fortunate if they have a father who is honest and does what is right.

FOR ALL you dads out there, for all who want to be a dad, or married to a dad, here is the key to family security. Here’s the simple rule of fatherhood. Here’s the simple rule of being a good man and guiding your children to a secure and good life.

How do you know what it is to be honest and to do what is right? There are many influences on a dad’s thoughts and actions. Unfortunately, too many of those take dad down the wrong path.

Dads have spent too much time on the job. Dads have ignored their wife’s needs. Dads have been reluctant to lead his family to church (Why is it most church activities are run by women?). Dads have let their children do as they please. Dads have abandoned their families.

Dads, you have a responsibility to learn what is honest and right. And you have a mission from God: Be honest, and do what is right.

How do you do that? For one, get to know your children as people. See how much they love you and learn to love them more. Two, keep reading Proverbs. There is much wisdom here about family life. Three, read the bible. See who God your Father is, and follow his example. Four, get with other dads to compare notes, pray for each other and strengthen each other. Five, love your wife. Show your children how you love her and honor her. It will make them happy.

The great thing is, being honest and doing what is right will open the door to a great life for you, your family and generations to come.