“Fabulous Fatherly Advice”
Tuesday, June 3, 2025Key Verse
“My son, attend to my words, incline thy ear unto my sayings” (Proverbs 4:20).
Text —Proverbs 4:20-27
Message
In an ancient Hebrew family, the father had the maximum authority and was accorded the most respect of all the family members, why? He had the most responsibility to rule, guide, provide, and protect the family from harm. Therefore, all the members of the family were to submit to the father, obey his instructions and honour him. This is the biblical pattern in the ancient Hebrew family. Solomon the wisest man on earth, having experienced so much about life sits as a father to admonish young people. The word “Son” used here encompasses both genders and the wisdom shared is for us all to live by.
Youths are admonished to ensure total submission to God and His word by accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour. They should also observe, obey and support their father’s ministries. Franklin Graham, Kenneth Hagen Jr, and Ruth Elton all worked alongside their fathers in the mission work from childhood and continued with the work even after their fathers had gone to glory. God assumes responsibility for all who obey and worship Him. Happy Father’s Day!
Quote
Seek first the kingdom of God.
Challenge
Be guided by God’s words!
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to hearken to godly fatherly advice.