A common question is about the responsibilities of being a father. A genuine father is described as someone who offers support, direction, and affection to their children. While expressing love verbally is meaningful, demonstrating love through actions is even more crucial for a child’s development.
I was raised by a father who never verbally expressed his love with the words “I love you”; however, he consistently rose early each morning to go to work and provide for our family. I yearned for the day when he would say those three words to me. Despite his lack of verbal affirmation, his actions spoke volumes, demonstrating his love in practical ways.
In the absence of those expressions, I have taken it upon myself to tell my sons “I love you” and give them kisses on their cheeks. I have realized that what I yearned for in the past can be cultivated for the future. Through this experience, I have learned how to transform and embark on a new journey.
A father is someone who is willing to sacrifice for the well-being of his child. This sacrifice goes beyond physical protection—it involves sharing the joys and challenges of life, offering support and guidance, creating opportunities, and serving as a positive role model for his children to emulate.
Teaching discipline in a loving and nurturing manner is essential. A father demonstrates patience and emphasizes the importance of following instructions. He instills values such as maintaining a good credit rating and being attentive to the small details in life. A true father leads by example, commanding respect and admiration from the family.
He emphasizes hard work without resorting to violence and teaches the significance of sharing and respecting oneself and others. A loving father mirrors the qualities of God, who sacrificed His son out of love. Love is demonstrated through kindness, forgiveness, and generosity, reflecting God’s value of each individual. Positive qualities of a good father include compassion, honesty, responsibility, fairness, and love.
Colossians 3:14 – “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
