Fathers are responsible for loving, instructing, and disciplining their children in the ways of the Lord. In return, they are to be honoured and obeyed by their children.
The role of fathers
To love and care for their children Ps 103:13 Also see: Deut 1:31; Job 1:4-5; Mt 7:9-11 Lk 11:11-13; Col 3:21
To discipline their children Pr 13:24 Also see: Deut 8:5; 21:18-21; Pr 3:11-12; 15:5; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15; 1Ti 3:2-5,12; Heb 12:7-11
To instruct their children Ps 78:2-8 Also see: Deut 4:9; 6:6-7,20-24; 11:18-21; 31:13; Pr 13:1; 22:6; Eph 6:4
The rights of fathers
To be honoured by their children Ex 20:12 Deut 5:16 Also see: Lev 19:3; Mt 15:4 Mk 7:10; Ex 21:17; Mt 19:17-19 Mk 10:18-19 Lk 18:19-20; Eph 6:2-3
To be obeyed by their children Col 3:20 Also see: Deut 21:18-21; Pr 6:20; 8:32; Lk 2:51; Eph 6:1
To be heeded by their children Pr 23:22 Also see: Pr 1:8; 4:1,10; 13:1
The joy of fathers
Pr 23:24 Also see: Ps 127:3-5; 128:3-4; Pr 10:1; 28:7; 29:3
The sorrow of fathers
Pr 17:21 Also see: Pr 10:1; 17:25; 19:13
Say this prayer to be saved or to renew your relationship with God:
Father in Heaven, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all my sins. Come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Teach me the Word of God and help me live for You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.