What kind of father are you? Are you actively engaged or checked out? Consider this study in contrasts. In 1692, the Salem Witch Trials wreaked havoc on a community because of a passive father and pastor named Samuel Parris. Sadly, this checked out dad allowed a Caribbean slave girl named Tituba to influence his daughters by having séances in their basements and gossiping about local town members. These girls’ false claims of witchcraft led to the senseless execution of leading Christian women in Salem. Job’s fatherhood example is quite the opposite. He rose up early each day to pray for his children and went regularly to his children’s homes to sanctify them. Unlike Samuel Parris, Job was a faithful protector, provider, and prayer warrior. Remember Job, remember Samuel Parris—and be the father God has called you to be. 

Sermon: https://churchandfamilylife.com/resources/60ca6cb897de084c53254521