From Abraham and Jacob to David and Jospeh, fathers have come in many different forms and it is clear their relationship with God determines how well they set their sons on the right path with God.
Take some time as a father to read through 10 encouraging verses from the Bible that challenge us to live out fatherhood in an honouring towards God and our family.
Ephesians 6:4
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
Hebrews 12:7
“Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?”
Proverbs 23:24
“The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
Joshua 24:15
“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Psalm 103:13
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”
Matthew 6:8
“Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”
Proverbs 17:6
“Grandchildren are the crown of old men, and the glory of sons is their fathers.”
Colossians 3:21
“Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 1:31
“There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
Proverbs 22:6
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
