Summary
The sermon, titled "Father's Duty," emphasizes the importance of fathers in the family and their role in bringing up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord. The speaker highlights the challenges of fatherhood and the need for fathers to have an active trust in God to fulfill their responsibilities. The sermon is based on Ephesians 6:4, which advises fathers not to exasperate their children but to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Sermon Transcription
Fatherhood is a gift from God, and it is a great privilege to be a father. However, with this privilege comes great responsibility. As fathers, we have a duty to our children's emotional well-being, and we should not exasperate them. Exasperation can be caused by harsh words, fault-finding, being critical, or being bitter. It can also be caused by being overprotective or passive.
As Christian fathers, we need to understand our role according to God's plan for our lives and humbly fulfill it in the lives of our children. We should model godly behavior for our children and disciple them to become like Christ in their own unique way. Our aspiration as fathers should be to understand our role and fulfill it.
The passage in Ephesians 6:4 advises fathers not to exasperate their children but to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Bringing up our children involves providing for their spiritual and physical needs. It is a process that takes form in training and instruction. Training involves directing, disciplining, and correcting our children, while instruction involves teaching them the right way.
As fathers, we need to be involved in our children's lives and be there when they need us most. We should have a vision for our children's lives, from childhood to adulthood, and be committed to their spiritual growth. We need to depend on God's grace to fulfill our role as fathers.
In conclusion, fatherhood is a significant responsibility that requires us to be actively involved in our children's lives. We should model godly behavior, provide spiritual guidance, and be committed to our children's well-being. By depending on God's grace, we can fulfill our role as fathers and bring up our children in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Take-aways
Food for thought:
* What is your aspiration for yourself as a father, and how can you fulfill it?
* How can you model godly behavior for your children and disciple them to become like Christ?
* What are some ways you can be more involved in your children's lives and be there when they need you most?
* How can you depend on God's grace to fulfill your role as a father?
* What are some practical steps you can take to bring up your children in the training and instruction of the Lord?