“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
A father's role in the family is a pivotal one. He is called upon to be a leader and protector for the family, and to give an example of Christ's love by being loving towards the children's mother. He is also to be strong in the faith, and to bring the children up knowing right from wrong.
YesHe was critical of others. “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?”Matthew 3:7
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the ( God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles,) ( so that we can comfort those in any trouble) with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”2 Corinthians 1:3-4