GODLY FATHERS

The example of God the Father – Rom. 8.15

            Mark 14:36  And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

            Hebrews 12:6-7  For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

A portrait of a Godly father:

I.       SAVED.

            A.        That is the most important thing in your life.

B.        It is the most important part of your families’ life.

C.        There is nothing more important in life  than salvation.

            1.         Your job is not more important.

            2.         Your pleasure is not more important.

D.        The A-B-C’s of salvation.

II.     SURRENDERED. ROM. 12.1,2

            A.        Surrendered to his Lord first.

            B.        Surrendered to work for his Lord.

                        1.         In the church

III.    STUDIOUS.

A.        Sets the example by reading, studying, and living the Word of God.

            1.         2 Tim. 2.15

IV.    SPIRIT-FILLED. EPH. 5:18

            A.        Exhibits the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians

            B.        Lives in the Spirit not in the flesh.

V.      SEPARATED. 2 Cor. 6:14-18

A.        Godly fathers care about what there children do, and see, and get involved in.

B.        Godly fathers set the example when it comes to being a godly person.

C.        How can you tell your children not to do something when you do it?

VI.    STEDFAST. 2 Tim. 2.2

            A.        God puts a premium on this – faithfulness.

                        1.         1 Cor. 15.58

                        2.         Faithful to church attendance

                        3.         Faithful to Bible reading & prayer

                        4.         Faithful to tithing.

            B.        Godly fathers don’t quit.

1.         1 Corinthians 4:2   Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

Godly fathers

        Are Saved

        Are Surrendered

        Are Studious

        Are Spirit-filled

        Are Separated

        Are Stedfast