THE TEN QUALITIES OF A GOOD FATHER

Fathers are the backbone of society. They are the pillars in the development of society. God has designated the role of the “Head of the Family” to fathers. The role of a father in the development of a child must never be trivialized. Studies show that about 80% of the problems our society is facing such as drug addiction, depression, suicide, and crime can be traced to absentee fathers. The upbringing of a child at home shapes who they become tomorrow. Fatherhood is a divine role, God Himself is the best Father and the role of a father originated from Him. Every Father must learn from God to become the best father for their children.

1. A good father will love all his children.

Psalm 103:13 “As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him (with reverence, worship, and awe).

2. A good father provides for his family.

1 Timothy 5:8 “But if someone doesn’t provide for their own family, and especially for a member of their household, they have denied the faith. They are worse than those who have no faith.”

3. A good father makes time for his children. Hebrews 10:25 “Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

4. A good father will make time to discipline his children.

Proverbs 29:17 “Discipline your child and he/she will give you rest; he/she will give you delight to your heart. Proverbs 13:24 “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.”

5. A good father will teach his children the ways of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 6:7 “You shall teach them diligently to your children (impressing God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths) and shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.

6. A good father is a protector of his children. Deuteronomy 1:31 “And in the wilderness where you saw how the Lord your God carried and protected you, just as a man carries his son, all along the way which you traveled until you arrived at this place.”

7. A good father will leave a good name behind for his children.

Proverbs 10:7 “The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”

8. A good father will leave an inheritance for his children.

Proverbs 13:22 “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.”

9. A good father will intercede for his children. Job 1:5 “When the days of their feasting were over, Job would send [for them] and consecrate them, rising early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said “It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Job did this at all [such] times.

10. A good father will live an exemplary life for his children. He will show his children by leading.

Titus 2:7 “And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified.