The Intentional Father

How can we teach our children to be obedient?

There's a spectrum that all fathers fall on, this is the Lion-Lamb spectrum. Listen to learn how to fall in the middle of that spectrum. One extreme or the other can be devastating.

Ephesians 6:1-3

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Expect immediate obedience from your children. Children tend to live up to their parents' expectations. However, don't push it to the point of exasperation.

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The early months of being a new dad can be confusing and discouraging! Fathers, you have a special role to play during the first few months. No you can't breastfeed, but you can support your wife while the feeding burden falls on her. Support your wife, help her get sleep (sleep deprivation is real).

Hold that baby, change its diaper, give it a bath, feed with the bottle when that time comes.

Expect NO SEX for a while after birth. Don't expect frequent sex during the early years. Your wife is tired - I promise you this is a season, it will pass.

Finally, take pictures and videos. Enjoy the phase, it goes by quickly.

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Fathers...it starts with us. We must be men of integrity BEFORE we attempt to raise our children. Fathers lead by example, let's make sure our example is worth following.

The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! (Proverbs 20:7)

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