Exploring Fatherhood: Responsibilities, Role Models, and Godly Character

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Delve into the concept of fatherhood through the lens of biblical teachings, focusing on responsibilities such as providing for the family, instructing and disciplining children, and loving one's wife. Discover how godly character traits like integrity, diligence, and courage play a vital role in shaping a father's influence. Uncover the importance of fostering a nurturing environment for children and the impact of a godly wife on a husband's spiritual journey.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

A reminder to consider others Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

A Fathers Responsibility Deuteronomy 6:1-9 We need men of godly character: Integrity, Diligence, Qualified to be Deacons, Trust God, Courageous Courage to stand up to Cancel Culture Those resisting conformity to the world to be transformed by God - Romans 12:2

A Fathers Responsibility Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Godly wives make it easier for their husbands to godly

The Concept of Fatherhood God uses the term Father for Himself, so distorted concepts of fatherhood give distorted concepts of God Hebrew fathers were to make sure their children were taught skills for living and God s law

The Concept of Fatherhood A Rabbi - from Abba, daddy - were substitute fathers in teaching God s law to others

Overview of Responsibilities 1. Provide the material needs of his family (Matthew. 7:9-1; 1 Timothy 5:8) 2. Instruct his children (Proverbs 1:8) 3. Exhort, encourage and implore children (1 Thessalonians 2:11) 4. Punish unruly children (Deuteronomy 21:18-21)

Overview of Responsibilities 5. Raise the children in the discipline and nurture of the Lord without provoking them or exasperating them causing them to lose heart (Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21) 6. Discipline his children (Hebrews12:7) 7. Love his wife (Ephesians 5:25,28,33)

Overview of Benefits A. Children commanded to obey (Ephesians 6:1) B. Children commanded to honor the parents (Deut. 5:16; Matt. 15:4, Eph. 6:2) C. Children directed to seek his advice (Deut. 32:7; Proverbs 4:1; 23:22) D. Children directed to care for him if unable to do so himself (1 Tim. 5:8)

Cultural Changes The industrial revolution tended to separate fathers from children & led to changes in family dynamics Fathers became responsible to provided a paycheck and mothers became responsible for the children

Cultural Changes 1) Marry before you have children. 2) Take responsibility to be involved with children regardless of the relationship with the mother 3) Learn the responsibilities God has given you as a father & strive to fulfill them

Gods Command Deuteronomy 6:1-5 Moses is retelling the Law to the second generation prior to their crossing over to conquer the promised land)

Gods Command Deuteronomy 6:1-5 Keeping the law was to 1) Prolong your life, 2) That it would be well with you, 3) That you would multiply The Shema (vs. 4-5) is the essence of all the Law (Matthew 22:35-40)

How to Carry Out the Command Deuteronomy 6:6-9 The parents must: 1) Love the Lord, 2) Be diligent to teach the children, 3) Model a life lived for God The primary responsibility is on the dad Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; Ephesians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 11:3

How to Carry Out the Command Deuteronomy 6:6-9 The mother helps, and if he can t or won t, she will fulfill it herself - Proverbs 1:8; Ephesians 6:1

1. The Parent must love the Lord Deuteronomy 6:6 Heart refers to the seat of the will and belief. Thought, action and belief should coincide, not be separated Intellectual assent is not sufficient for what is believed is revealed by how you live

1. The Parent must love the Lord Deuteronomy 6:6 Parents must live out the claim to love the Lord or they prove to be hypocrites to their children Hypocrisy is a primary reason for children to reject their parent s faith Parents who demonstrate their love for God in every area of life are a blessing to their children - & others

2. The Parent Must Diligently Teach Teaching is an active piercing of your child s heart and mind with the truths of God The memorial stones in Joshua 4 is a good example of being proactive in creating opportunities to teach

3. The Parent Must Model this Life The parents are responsible to teach their children about God The church can only assist them in it A. When you sit in your house - family devotions & meal times. Turn off the TV, radio & phones so you can interact with your family without distractions

3. The Parent Must Model this Life B. When you walk by the way - while traveling from place to place point out things of God to them C. When you lie down - read them Bible stories and moral tales, pray with them as they go to bed (Ps. 4:8)

3. The Parent Must Model this Life D. When you rise up - start the day by helping them seek the Lord before the day s activities begin (Ps. 5:3) Mezzuzah s & phylacteries used as reminders of God s law in daily life Moses instructed them to teach their children so that the future generations would know God s blessings

3. The Parent Must Model this Life Parents are role models for their children, it is only a question of what kind of role model they are setting Even otherwise godly role models have their flaws - be humble to confess, ask forgiveness, and correct

3. The Parent Must Model this Life Ezekiel 18:14-20 - God holds each person is responsible for their own sin - you can t blame your parents

A Godly Father Will 1. Love the Lord with all his heart, soul and might. 2. Be diligent in teaching his children Biblical truths. This includes being proactive to create opportunities and take advantage of unplanned opportunities.

A Godly Father Will 3. Be a positive role model of a godly man in every area of life. 4. Be humble to admit faults and correct them. That will be a blessing to you, your family and others at any and every stage of life.

Conclusions If you are doing well, praise the Lord! Keep doing it and be a help to others to do likewise If you need to improve, develop a plan and seek whatever help is need - & everyone encourage the dads