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What Should Fathers Be Like?" (Matt. 21:16)

Explore the qualities of a good father through biblical teachings. Learn how fathers can be beneficial to their children, teaching them right from wrong and encouraging obedience. Discover the importance of setting an example, not allowing misbehavior, and fostering a love for the Bible in their children. Reflect on the role of fatherhood and how it can be an opportunity to serve God by serving the family.

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What Should Fathers Be Like?" (Matt. 21:16)

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  1. Matt. 21:16

  2. What Should Father’s Be Like? (Matt. 21:16) I. Be Good To Your Children A. Beneficial, not harmful (Mt. 7:9-12). B. Teach them right from wrong (Gen. 18:17-19, 20ff; Is. 7:16; John 8:28). II. Children Should Obey Their Parents A. Encourage when obey (Jn 8:29; Eph. 6:1-4; Col. 3:21). B. Spank when they disobey (Eph. 6:4; 1 Kings 1:6; Pr. 13:24; 29:17). C. Respect for authority (Heb. 12:9).

  3. What Should Father’s Be Like? (Matt. 21:16) III. A Child Should Learn From His Parents A. Example of loving, spiritual leadership (Eph. 6:1-4; 5:23-31; Matt. 15:4; Deut. 27:16). B. Do not allow misbehavior (lie, steal, kick) (1 Jn. 2:21; Acts 5:1-11; Eph. 4:28; Lk. 3:13-14). (leave unmonitored, not enforce rules, tolerate tantrums, dirty looks, disrespect, etc. - Prov. 29:15) C. What do our children learn from us? - Home life, worship, work, love of truth? - Smoke, drink, speech…(Matt. 18:6). - Often like us, & more so (Ezek. 16:44-45)!

  4. What Should Father’s Be Like? (Matt. 21:16) IV. A Child Should Read The Bible CONCLUSION: A. Respect & delight in His word (Ps.119:13-16). B. Take time to read & discuss with our children (2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15; Prov. 2:1-9; Ps. 71:17-18)? A. Fatherhood is more than just having children! B. Fatherhood is an opportunity to serve God by serving your family. C. Are you a father that pleases God?

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