To be a father is to receive from God the blessing of having a child. It means to live under the perspective of a sovereign God, teaching a child ways of wisdom and obedience, training for every good work. To be a father is to feel complete when holding in the arms something so fragile and small. And tomorrow, to give society a strong life in all aspects.

A Christian father is the one that if the child doesn’t walk by his side, knows that he follows him, stepping in his footprints, and for this reason, he is careful wherever he goes.

The Christian father doesn’t treat the child that he will always be with him, but understands the child in every stage of development, does not smother or suffocate the child but knows how to give the right amount of care and attention and desire to learn.

The Christian father does not push or require more than a child can emotionally or physically give.

The Christian father, while working to support a family, recognizes the necessity of being a companion to his child and makes the sacrifice to do so.

The Christian father does not involve his child with his frustrations; but rather as a wholesome role model.

The Christian father understands his child's anxieties and uses this as healthy training in each developmental stage.

The Christian father realizes that time is short and makes every effort to pass on to his child the principles of integrity, honesty and balance.

The Christian father, despite the problems in rearing a child, knows how to enjoy the daily experiences by cultivating love and patience which ultimately creates an atmosphere of a peaceful and happy home.

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