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Following the wedding of his youngest son, Press On Podcast host Keith Holloway took some time to reflect on his time as a father and a grandfather. This week, he looks at what the Bible has to say on parenting and lays out ten principles for Christian fathers.
Key Points from the Podcast
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If your husband and the father of your children does not exhibit these biblical qualities of a father, you can pray and ask God to bring them into his life.
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A father must be present in the home investing time and effort into his family, but sadly studies show that fatherless homes are growing.
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Fathers are to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
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A father needs to have a sacrificial love for others that is an overflow of his love for God.
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Fathers are to be the spiritual leaders of their family.
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Christian fathers are to be a mentor to their children through both what they say and how they live their life so that their children will realize their own need for salvation, the importance of living a life surrendered to Jesus, and to mature in their faith.
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Being a biblical father requires patience, because the Christian life of discipleship and mentoring is one of perseverance and endurance.
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Children need to see a father who faithfully works hard to provide for the needs of the family.
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Christian fathers must be sober-minded, calm, even-tempered, and self-controlled.
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The character of a blameless father is one who seeks to live above reproach allowing God’s standard of righteousness to be their guide.
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A godly father will be one who has earned the respect of his family and those in his sphere of influence.
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Contentment is a key quality of a Christian father—sacrificing worldly pursuits and possessions for the betterment of his family.
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The fruit of the Spirit should be manifested and demonstrated through the life of a godly father.
Bible Verses Referenced in the Podcast
Ephesians 6:1–4; 1 Timothy 5:8; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Proverbs 22:6; Titus 2:2; Joshua 24:15; Psalm 103:13; Proverbs 18:9; 1 Timothy 3:2, 7
