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The Unwavering Path: Upholding Godly Values in a Challenging World

  • Being a loving and faithful husband,

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.

Ephesians 5:25 (NIV)

As a husband, we are called to love our wives sacrificially, reflecting Christ’s love for the church. This love is unwavering and selfless, not just a fleeting emotion but a committed, enduring devotion.

  • Being a loving and present father,

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)

A father’s role is pivotal in a child’s life. By being loving and present, we nurture them in the ways of the Lord, providing a strong, stable foundation for their growth and faith.

  • Being an advocate of God's Word,

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV)

Advocating for God’s Word is a lifelong mission. We are called to be ready to share the truth, to correct and encourage others, always with patience and love.

  • Teaching my son to be a Godly man and lover of one woman,

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

Instilling Godly values in our sons ensures they grow into men who honor God in their relationships. By teaching them to love one woman faithfully, we lay the groundwork for strong, Christ-centered marriages.

  • Teaching my daughter how to be a Godly lady and a faithful wife,

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)

Our daughters are to be cherished and guided in the ways of the Lord, emphasizing inner beauty and faithfulness. By doing so, we help them become women of strong character and faith.

  • Teaching my children the real way of life when it comes to sexual union is between husband and wife only. Not homosexuality nor fornication.

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.
Hebrews 13:4 (NIV)

God’s design for sexual union is within the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. Teaching our children this truth is essential, even in the face of societal pressures and differing views.

  • Keeping my family safe under my wing and ready to defend them.

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:8 (ESV)

Providing for and protecting our families is a fundamental aspect of our faith. This includes physical, emotional, and spiritual safety, ensuring that our loved ones are well-cared for and secure.

  • Would be regarded as the most extreme act of hatred in the eyes of society.

In a world that often challenges and misinterprets our values, standing firm in God’s truth can be seen as extreme or intolerant. However, we are reminded:

Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV)

As believers, we will face opposition, but we are called to remain steadfast, knowing that our actions are rooted in love and obedience to God.

  •  Teach your family what God's word says.

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
Isaiah 5:20 (NIV)

We must stand firm in our convictions, not compromising God’s truth for societal acceptance. It is our responsibility to uphold righteousness and protect the innocence and purity of our families.

May we always seek to honor God in our roles as husbands, fathers, and advocates of His Word, despite the challenges and criticisms we may face.

 

DABY Y

05/07/2024



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