ARE YOU A RESPONSIBLE FATHER?

 Are You a Responsible Father? 

“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)

In the kingdom of God, fathers are highly esteemed; it is a place of great responsibility. Sometimes fathers are so carried away by the demands of their engagement that they neglect their utmost responsibility of bringing up their children in the Lord. As a father, nurture and admonish your children in love; feed them with the Word of God; have time with them to listen to their grievances; treat them with fairness so that you don’t provoke them (Genesis 18:19). Beloved, when your children have done something wrong and you want to chastise them, let them know what they have done wrong and why you are chastising them so that they can learn from their mistakes. The way we train our children will be what they will grow up to be. Nurture them with the Holy Scriptures, prayer, and the fear of God, and they will not depart from the right path (Proverbs 22:6). Dear beloved, what are you teaching your children? Children are fast learners and are quick to learn from their parents and guardians. Thus, they are watching everything you do. Therefore, let your conduct be a good example before them for them to learn. They find it easy to practice what you teach them if they see you living an exemplary life. Beloved, be intimate with the Lord and He will teach how to raise your children. Hallelujah! Be an overcomer!

Prayer Point: Dear heavenly Father, I’m grateful to have You as my Father. Please teach me how to raise my children in the fear of God so that they can become responsible adults for You to use in Jesus’ name. Amen!

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