Fathers Rearing Sons - Living Church of God: Commentary Fathers, how much time and energy have you invested in the lives of your sons? Your presence in their lives is a key to their success. But presence alone is not enough. By far the most important investment fathers can make in the lives of their sons is to impart to them sound spiritual and moral values. If we wish our boys to one day become men of character, principled men, good husbands and fathers these values must be instilled within them beginning at an early age. These values must be taught. We cannot carelessly assume that our sons will somehow grow up and become good men without giving them guidance and direction along the way. When a son does something right, the wise father acknowledges it. He encourages and praises good behavior. A loving father also takes time to correct and instruct his son when he does wrong. As fathers, we must teach our sons to be honest and upright. We must teach our sons to do the right thing, even when no one is looking! Proverbs 11:3 states: “The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.” When Dad establishes boundaries and upholds truth, a son’s character is strengthened. Boys need to know that there is an omnipotent, omnipresent God who has given us a code of conduct to live by—the Bible. And we must teach them that keeping God’s commandments leads to life, and that His laws are not a burden but a blessing. They should grow up knowing by first-hand experience that a Godly life is an abundant life!...Read More
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:50:33 +0000
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