Someone said, “Example is nobler than advice.” This proverb is so true. Overall, he played a significant role in my salvation. He continued to counsel me in God’s word even when I was in a backslidden state. He urged me to attend Sunday School and Children’s Church. But he impressed in me everything he learned from God’s word during his quiet time. I have seen him struggling at small groups and prayer meetings when asked to share something from the Bible despite hours spent in preparation. My father has never studied systematic theology or biblical doctrine. It also highlights the consequences of not training them in God’s Word (Proverbs 13:24). It highlights the benefits of training them in God’s Word (Proverbs 22:6). It commands us to teach them God’s Word (Deuteronomy 6:7). The Bible is very keen on training our children in the ways of the Lord.
However, it means he asked Abiathar to inquire of the Lord using the Urim and Thummim.) (the phrase “…when David inquired, the Lord…” may imply that he inquired of the Lord directly. In 1 Samuel 30:7-8, we learn that powerful men like David consulted Priests like Abiathar when making crucial decisions. In the Old Testament times, in addition to Prophets, Priests also served as the voice of God. Instructing is another essential duty of a Priest. I was a backslidden teenager at that time, and my father’s prayers were instrumental in my repentance. (I’ve seen my mother do) Not because he didn’t, but he usually prayed from two to six every morning while I was fast asleep. I said, at the beginning of my message, that this sermon was inspired by the life of my father. Then if the father is the Priest in his own home, he must intercede for his family. Jesus is our great High Priest (Hebrews 4:14), and the Bible says he is still interceding for us (Romans 8:34). The life and ministry of Jesus show that intercession is an essential duty of every Priest (Luke 22:31-32). According to God’s word, there are four priestly duties expected from every father. Therefore, it’s a must that fathers step up and assume their role as Priests in their own homes. We are living in far worse conditions than his. We are living in a world and a time in history that is not much different from Job’s. Hence, he knew his children needed a Priest. He was aware of the potential impact society had on his children. Although I cannot positively say, Job most probably lived among the heathen. However, in Job 1:5, we are told that Job sacrificed burnt offerings for each one of his children regularly. I could not find any direct reference to support my argument. So tonight, even as we celebrate Fathers’ Day, listen to me very carefully while I present to you my message titled the role of a godly Father. Had I been a Father, I would have turned out to be just like him. I am proud to tell you tonight his life inspired this sermon. However, I can talk about the role of a godly Father because I have had the privilege of being the firstborn of a god-fearing man whom I call Father for the past 38 years.
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But thanks be to God because, in His Word, we find precise instructions on how to become a godly Father. The rest of the world doesn’t provide any reliable advice, either.
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However, the Fathers listening to this sermon tonight know the hospital doesn’t give them a manual about being a good Father when they leave the hospital with their newborn baby and the mother. This evening I want to talk about the role of a godly Father. Although fatherhood is an enormous privilege a man can have, it can be confusing, frustrating, and even painful sometimes.
My good friend Gangai Victor once said, being a Father can be scary sometimes. Today is Fathers’ Day, and I want to start my message by congratulating all the Fathers because by no stretch of the imagination, being a Father is an easy task.
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