Father’s Day is upon us and I wanted to recommend a good book for Dads that would help you know what you need to teach your children. I wanted a book that was practical and Biblical; one written by a Dad who could speak from the experience of having raised his children and sees how they need to live their lives for Christ. I wanted a book that would give us wise words and counsel from the heart of a father on specific topics and situations to help us teach our sons and daughters. I found just the book! It is the book of Proverbs. In flipping through the marked-up pages in my bible, I was reminded of the many times Solomon wrote these words: “Listen my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” (1:8) “My son, accept my words and store up my commands within you.” (2:1). “My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart for they will prolong your life.” (3:1) “Listen, my son, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” (4:1) “My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words if insight.” (5:1)

 

Solomon had a lot to say to his son on how to live. Dads, do you have a lot to say to your children on how they should live? Do you see areas in your sons and daughters lives that you know you need to speak life into? Do you find the time like Solomon did to sit them down and teach them on how they should live, about the blessing if they follow your instruction and the trouble that they will find if they don’t? A second thing that jumped out at me in this book is how many times you see Solomon say to his children, “LISTEN”!  When you have something to say to your children, do you have their attention, their undivided attention? Are they too busy playing or thinking about other things that stop them from truly hearing you?  If you are going to give your energy to speaking to them, make sure they are listening, not only hearing, but understanding what they are hearing so they can apply what you are saying to their lives. You may want to use everyday teaching aids and tools around your children like Solomon did. If it doesn’t seem like your child is paying enough attention to you, try going back to your GKGW manual and read through the Father’s Mandate and see what you could work on. I recommend you re-read the book of instruction written by Solomon to parents and look for what he says you need to be teaching your children. Happy Father’s Day Dads!

 

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