The Importance of Godly Fathers

3/28/2012

What is the Importance of Godly Fathers in the household?

JASON DUDLEY

3/28/2012 12:54:51 am

I think the focus in your statement is on the household, in the scriptures i think the focus is on the household of faith, these two may be in conflict (biological households are not always comprised of households) so i think it would be more accurately stated by saying, that the importance and emphasis is in Godly manhood/womanhood.

Jason Dudley

3/28/2012 12:58:47 am

*correction*
biological households are not always comprised up of members of the faith

Jason Dudley

3/28/2012 12:57:46 am

Thanks for opening the discussion bro!

JizrealMusic

3/28/2012 01:35:09 am

I understand where you are headed, but the household (Father, Mother, Children) is where it all begins. As a man your first ministry is the household and if that is not in order. What good are our communities, towns, cities, states, and nations. The emphasis is on the Godly Father and his significance. We as men (Fathers) are called to be the pace setter (see Malachi 4:6) If the hearts of the fathers are not turned to their children and vice versa curses will strike the earth. So the specificity is intentionally directed to the importance of "Godly Fathers".

Jason Dudley

3/28/2012 02:43:23 am

Mr. Taylor, im not sure im following your logic very well. When you say the household is where IT all begins, what exactly is the IT to which you are referring? Secondly, saying that your first ministry is the biological family unit seems to directly conflict with what Jesus told us in Matthew 10:34-39. I agree that Men were created to lead, whether that man is a father or not. I'll wait for your response before i continue.

JizrealMusic

3/28/2012 03:08:31 am

The "IT" I am referring to is simply the foundation of a nation sorry if that wasn't clear enough. If you look at Matthew 10:34-39 it does say that there will be division in the household, but under what context. was the LORD referring is the question. As Fathers if we can not train and admonish our wives and children in things of God in essence pastoring them. What do we look like even attempting to go into all the world to prsent the gospel when we cant even handle what the Lord has given us in our home. Which is in a sense our first ministry "or" place of servitude as servant leaders.
"Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."

JizrealMusic

3/28/2012 04:34:46 am

So my dear brother to wrap this idea up in a nutshell "the household" I am referring to is that of people of the faith who have submitted themselves to the Lord. As a man yes we are called to lead ...(we both agree) Now once you enter into fatherhood you are called as a man of God to manage and maintain the household that God has placed you over...G2G

Namie Bimba

3/28/2012 01:50:41 am

So, um I was trying to comment on the link for your blog but yeah! technical issues. Anyways, I was going to say the following:

FATHERS period are IMPORTANT to have in the home! Now, the term "Godly fathers" needs to be defined for a number of reasons. By godly, I'm assuming you mean a man who is probably a Christian and not just a Christian but one who is actively seeking to live/pattern his life after the principles/teachings of Christ. It is out of this assumption that I will comment, and feel free to correct me if this is not the definition you had in mind when you said "Godly fathers".

So, now why is it important to have a Godly father in the home? For me, it goes back to the issue of "modeling". Here's a definition of the term "modeling" that psychologists use: "A normal process of personality development, in which a child learns appropriate social and cognitive behaviors by imitating a significant other who is socially accepted; these behaviors are positively reinforced and eventually integrated into the child's personality profile."

With this definition in mind, one can see why it's important for positive examples of behaviors need to be set in the home by the leader(s) of the home--in this case fathers since we're talking about them. It's pretty much a "monkey see, monkey do" situation. If fathers model behavior that encourages a lifestyle of chasing women, money, cars, fame, etc. then that is what is being engrained in their children-their sons especially b/c every little boy usually wants to be like Daddy. There's a code that's being instilled that will affect the child for the rest of their lives! The same bad behavior many children don't want to repeat are the habits that were ingrained in them by watching what Daddy (and Mommy) did in different situations. How did these models handle pressure, finances, relationships, etc? If no other frame of reference is available to a child--young or grown adult--then they revert back to the behavior that's been catalouged in his/her memory from childhood. Having a "Godly father" doesn't always necessarily mean that the children will turn out the same way, but it does mean that it provides them with a POSITIVE frame of reference on how to live life and handle people and situations, even if the child chooses to do the opposite! Those are just some of my thoughts on your question of the day! :)

JizrealMusic

3/28/2012 02:03:54 am

Well put and that is an excellent perspective. The bottomline is as "Godly Fathers" we are the established covering for our whole family if we are submitted to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The very fabric of our world is being torn apart because of the lack of fathers who are functioning the true God way.

Jason Dudley

3/28/2012 05:21:22 am

I couldnt reply under your last reply lol,

Well, If you are saying that a father is who a truly regenerate christian is better equipped to lead a family than a man who is still under the curse then i agree, whether or not that Christian father uses that equipment to lead His family is another topic, then i agree!

On the point about a nation being established by the family unit, this (if i understand correctly) is true for every nation except the Christian nation, and to this point i disagree (respectfully). That was definitely true under the old covenant (with the ethnic propagation of the kingdom of God, which was preparing the way for the messiah), but now the household of faith (nation of God) is not founded on biological reproduction any longer, but rather the regeneration of hearts. A biological family member, God forbid, may choose to denounce Christ, and truly is not regenerate nor a member of the household of faith until he/she accepts Christ as LORD and Lord, im sure we both agree that nobody is born into the faith. This fact is even more clearly seen through those who have been called to singlness in Christ and devote themselves fully to the work of God and receive a promise greater than son's and daughters. It is good and possible for children to receive salvation through the ministry of their parents, and this is beautiful, but unnecessary and definitely not any greater/lesser than any person receiving salvation (and thus propagating and establishing the nation of Christ) under any other circumstance! Love you bro!

JizrealMusic

3/28/2012 06:23:02 am

You are such a Christian Apologist ( I love it:) Keep repping the LORD) So let's get into the foundation of a nation..Granted it balls down to the regeneration of hearts married or single. In the beginning it was God's plan for the both male and female to subdue and have dominion over all the creation. With nothing against singleness because quite frankly it is a gift from God. The original blueprint for the establishing of God's kingdom on earth was set up thru a family structure. We were told to be fruitful and multiply and cover the earth. Now of course sin came into the world and threw the plan of course. ( Thank God for Jesus we are redeemed) I still believe that this is a vital part of the propagation of the gospel which in terms establishes the Kingdom of our Lord. Strong Christian families with all members submitted can become strong Chrisitan communites,which can become eventually once widespread a strong Christian nation. Let's look at how the muslims have taken this principle of family growth and dominance though corrrupted and confused. They inculcate their familes and communities with their beliefs and have become staunch and are making leaps and bounds and quite frankly have many nations under their wing of influence. If we as Godly men would take the mandate of loving our wives and raising Godly children serious and not be laxed in our efforts but truly walk in the footsteps of Christ then our nations won't be at the brink of destruction as is the case today. (hope that made sense)

Jason dudley

3/28/2012 01:19:17 pm

It made beautiful sense! You are indeed a Godly father! I totally agree that the Christian men absolutely must man up and love their wives and children as Christ loves the Church, and you're right I apologize for being a Christian ...lol just kidding

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