Preacher David's Corner

Listen to your Father’s teaching—The top 10 sayings of a wise Father  

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1- “Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding”.  Our Bible verse for today says, “ Listen, my sons to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” How many of you listen to the wise things that your fathers says to you? After all, your fathers is older, has far more       experience, and is much wiser than you are. Here is a list of the top ten sayings of a wise father. You may have heard many of these wise sayings from the lips of your very own father. Number 10– Why? Because I said so, that’s why! Number 9– Just wait till you have kid of your own. Number 8– What did I just get finished telling you? Number 7 - This is gong to hurt me more than it does you. Number 6 - Do I look like I’m made out of money? Number 5– Not now, I’m watching the game. Number 4 -When you brake your leg don’t come running to me! Number 3 - No! We are not lost. Number 2 - Be  quiet! Can’t you see I’m trying to think! And number 1 on the list of the top ten sayings of a father is……… How should I know? Ask your Mother! Well, maybe your father doesn’t always have all the right answers, but God has blessed most of you with a   Godly father, and God has commanded you to show him honor and respect. He is promised longevity of life.  You should always remember to pray for your father and ask God to give him wisdom he needs to train children in the way that God wants them to grow. It would always be a good thing to say a word of thanks to your father. Thank him for providing for your physical needs— the house you live in— the food you eat—the clothes you wear. Thank him for providing the wisdom he shares– even though he may not always have all the answers. Finally, thank him for living a Godly life and     setting a good example for you to follow. God represents Fatherhood at its best. We should learn how to be a good father from Him as well as our earthly fathers. Be   grateful for the values that your Father has taught you. Look through heavenly eyes like your Father. The Lord looks on the heart. We should as well. The Lord told Samuel in 16:7 “look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him; for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward      appearance , but God looketh on his heart”. Honor and respect are knit together when earthly fathers follow the example of our heavenly Father and they are promised      longevity of life. Be grateful to your Father, keep the values that they have taught you. Many fathers are mentioned in the Bible. We can learn from these fathers. Therefore reading and studying your Bible is very  important. We must accept the responsibility for our children whether good or bad. A father’s responsibility is to set a good example and to teach moral values. Obviously children do have a free will but fathers must take the responsible for the character of their children. However, other influences usually help determine the final result. Sometimes fathers carry a load of guilt but they should recognize that they need to leave their burdens on the strong shoulders of God. A    father’s love should never be determined by the child's conduct. We as fathers should naturally love our children. When a test comes to a father may he be found the spiritual leader that the Bible speaks of as father’s instructions. May we follow God's direction, obey God's command and live a life that will lead our children and others to know the heavenly Father. May we be found as a faithful father and may our children also be faithful as fathers. Both should follow very carefully the teachings of the Bible!      Your Servant, David