With Bishop David Muriithi.
Psalms 103:13 NIV[13] As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.103.13.NIV.
- A godly father leads his family spiritually and teaches the word. *Joshua 24:15 NIV[15] But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” https://bible.com/bible/111/jos.24.15.NIV.* A father’s greatest legacy isn’t wealth, but faith. *Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV[6] These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. [7] Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. https://bible.com/bible/111/deu.6.6-7.NIV.*
- A godly father loves unconditionally, guides constantly. *Luke 15:20 NIV[20] So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. https://bible.com/bible/111/luk.15.20.NIV*. *1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV[4] Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. [5] It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. [6] Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. [7] It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. https://bible.com/bible/111/1co.13.4-7.NIV.*
- A godly father provides and protects. Godly fathers provide emotional and spirituality support. *Job 1:5 NIV
[5] When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for them to be purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular custom. https://bible.com/bible/111/job.1.5.NIV* - A godly father disciplines with wisdom. *Proverbs 22:6 NIV[6] Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.22.6.NIV. Hebrews 12:6 NIV[6] because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
https://bible.com/bible/111/heb.12.6.NIV.* - A godly father leaves a lasting legacy. *Proverbs 13:22 NIV[22] A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.13.22.NIV*.
- A godly father reflects the Love Of God. *Matthew 5:16 NIV[16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.5.16.NIV*.
Proverbs 20:7 NIV[7] The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.20.7.NIV
