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Let me talk to the dad's today!
A few Biblical numbers show some curious possible conclusions concerning
'dad's' and the importance of their role as a man.
Father
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1126x
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320x | Mother |
Fathers
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549x
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8x | Mothers |
Men
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1677x
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179x | Women |
He
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10431x
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982x | She |
Son
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2393x
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327x | Daughter |
Husband
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126x
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407x | Wife |
And yet, the biblical importance and roles of the man have been switched around in most homes these days, including a Bible home!
Has the strong man in the world, the church and the family gone so far as to be helpless these days. Well, only if one does not get to KNOW GOD like he ought. A man who knows God, (and I don't mean knowing "ABOUT" God) is a blessed man.
True, he won't have that many friends - in many cases, even his own family will give him difficulties and challenges; they may even disown him and some even abhor him - hate him! And how many men of God are even 'allowed' to maintain that Biblical status in the workplace these days?
But... the godly man (and I don't mean that Kingdom of Heaven 'holy' hypocrite) - I mean that man who loves God, loves His Book and not only tries to follow Paul's instructions towards a 'holy' and 'pleasing' godly walk, but is also concerned about HOW it is done - with grace and a true peace and joy and walk in God's righteousness!
That kind of man is a blessing of a man - a blessing of a husband - and a blessing of a dad!
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Note: two faiths mentioned - sound in faith
and sound in the faith!
Faith IN gives you the faith OF!
Blessings in the faith of Christ:
The righteousness of God!
Romans 3:21,22 But now the righteousness
of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the
prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith
of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there
is no difference:
Justification! Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Live the daily life! Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Given to us by believing! Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
We can & does meet with God boldly and confidently! Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Philippians 3:8,9
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the
knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of
all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, And
be
found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law,
but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which
is of God by faith:
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Peace from God will keep our hearts and minds...! Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
We won't faint... we can be troubled on every side yet we won't have
to be distressed! We can be perplexed, but not in despair; we won't
be forsaken, and we won't be destroyed! II
Corinthians 4:7-10 But we have
this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may
be of God, and not of us We are troubled on every side, yet not
distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted,
but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always
bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also
of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
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We are told to Hold Fast... II Timothy 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Blessings in sound words:
God won't look upon you like you are any of these... I
Timothy 6:3 If any man teach
otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord
Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes
of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth,
supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
But godliness with contentment is great gain. You
won't fall into the gain is godly crowd, either!
God's sound words will work on you...I Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Remember the chart about God's words, The Voice from Heaven? All of God's words are righteousness, there is nothing froward or perverse in them. Proverbs 8:8 We are to diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God. Exodus 15:6.
His sound words are: from God Himself, above His name, pure, preserved, sweet to eat, life, certainty, acceptable, upright, truth, everlasting, peace making, prophetic, spirit, power, nourishment, faithful, true, the gospel, are not bound, are the sword of the spirit, milk, honey, bread, meat, quick, powerful, sharper than any 2-edged sword, an incorruptible seed, a more sure word of prophecy, God's record and are royal.
God's sound words will give light, give protection, answer prayer, provide salvation, cast out spirits, cleanse your sin away, keep sin from 'sticking,' keep you from sin, stir up the family, dwell in us, abide forever, endure forever, work effectually in you, convince the lost, bear fruit, hold it all together, quicken, give comfort, guidenace, strengthen, stablish, bring mercies, give answers, uphold, discern, give hope, keep us from being ashamed!
God's sound words are words of judgment, understanding,
truth, knowledge, wisdom, eternal life, soberness and righteousness!
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Blessings in having a Sound Mind:
Instead of having a mind of fear...
II Timothy 1:7,8 For God hath
not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a
sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony
of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of
the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Again, no need for being ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of the
King James Bible, nor of Paul, or actually and hopefully, not even your
pastor - or anyone concerned about your soul!
Hebrews 13:7 Remember
them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of
God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they
watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do
it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
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Be like a fruit tree planted by the rivers of water... Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
"Them' referring to knowledge and understanding concluding in
God's wisdom... they shall be life unto thy soul and grace!!! We
will walk safely and not stumble. We will have a sweet and peaceful
sleep. We will not fear any sudden fear and we won't fear the tribulation
and judgment that is coming - the wrath of God - The mouth of God will
truly be our confidence!!!
Proverbs 3:21-26 My
son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not
stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:
yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be
not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked,
when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and
shall keep thy foot from being taken.
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He must endure the Biblical reproof, the correction, the instruction in righteousness, so that our families won't fall into the trap of fables! II Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
He would be able to stop the mouths of the gainsayers. He may not convince them, but they will be 'shut up!' Titus 1:9-11 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
He can know his place as a Christian man and know how to prepare the
entire family! Titus 2:1+
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
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We can know music that is actually good for us to 'think on' as we listen to it: Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
We can have the confidence and assurance that
we can praise God with music that actually praises and pleases Him - not
us nor the devil! Psalm 150:3
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery
and harp.
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Blessings in our children resulting from our own walk as a Christian
man:
Dad will rejoice in having children that love godly wisdom! Proverbs
29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth
his father:
The dad will greatly rejoice, 'enjoy' their kids and be glad!
Proverbs 23:24,25
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth
a wise child shall have joy of him. Thy father and thy mother
shall
be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
Proverbs 10:1 The
proverbs of Solomon. A
wise son maketh a glad father...
Proverbs 15:20 A
wise son maketh a glad father:
Dad delights in his sons - his correction proves it! Proverbs 3:12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Children can be the crown for grandpa and glory for dad! Proverbs
17:6 Children's children are the
crown
of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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We will have no sorrow as the others do in this world - we have the hope, they don't! We are comforted not only in these words but in what they tell us - that Jesus Christ is coming 'anytime!' I Thessalonians 4:13-17 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
The Second Coming
We can know about the apostasy of Christians and how it all is 'going
down!' We have nothing to fear - we will not be here for this stuff,
but we can sure try to warn others still! II
Thessalonians 2:2-6+ Now
we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by
our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind,
or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us,
as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any
means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first,
and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth
and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped;
so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he
is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you
these things? And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed
in his time.
It will make us diligent in our service to the Lord instead of with the world! II Timothy 4:8,9,10,21 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world... 21: Do thy diligence to come before winter.
Do you need to turn up some light, though?
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...or the sounds of wrong fellowship!
I Corinthians 10:20
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice
to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship
with devils.
II Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship
hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light
with darkness?
Ephesians 5:11 And
have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove
them.
Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship
of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
I John 1:3
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may
have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and
with his Son Jesus Christ.
I John 1:6,7
If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie,
and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the
light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ
his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open
the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
John 14:23:
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words:
and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode
with him.