A Biblical Perspective on Father’s Day
Text: Ephesians 6:4 (KJV) "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Today many of us will gather to celebrate Father’s Day, a time to honor the men God has placed as leaders, providers, and protectors in our families. But let us be clear: Father’s Day is not merely a cultural holiday; it is an opportunity to reflect on God’s design for fathers as revealed in His holy Word. The Bible sets a high standard for fatherhood, rooted in the character of our Heavenly Father. In Ephesians 6:4, Paul charges fathers to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Today, let us explore the biblical perspective on fatherhood, drawing from the Old and New Testaments, and challenge every father to walk worthy of this sacred calling. The Father as a Reflection of God’s Character Scripture teaches that earthly fathers are to mirror the attributes of our Heavenly Father. In Psalm 103:13, we read, “Li...