If anyone in biblical history de serves a Father's Day award, it is certainly Noah. He lived a holy life in the midst of one of earth's un- holiest hours. He built a boat long before anyone had seen a drop of rain. More importantly, however, he saved his entire family from the destruction which ultimately came upon an unbelieving world. It is not by accident that Noah's name appears in the "Westminster Hall of Fame" chapter, the 11th of Hebrews. The record says that "he prepared an ark to the saving of his house." What greater thing could Cod say about any parent? Cod is not interested in social standing, prestige, position or pow er. As a parent, your prime respon sibility is for the salvation of your children. Cod issues a special call to dads today! Fathers are the prime movers and molders of their children. Cod's responsibility, despite the 20th century's reversal of the or der, is directed to fathers. How foolish the scornful criticism, "re ligion is for women and children." Fathers must lead the way. They must be the best examples pos sible. We cannot expect children to imitate our virtues when they see so many of our vices. I say, shame on the father who sets his son a bad example and then pun ishes him for doing the same thing! You cannot expect your chil dren to be Christians if you refuse the grace of God. Children need to see a consistency in the Chris tian life. If you want your children to pray then you must pray! We should be counsellors and best friends to our children. One of the easiest ways to lose them is simply to become "too involved." Page 23
GOD'S CALL TO DADS Genesis 7; 1
What shall you give to one small boy, A glamourous game, a tinseled toy, A barlow knife, a puzzle pack, A picture book, a real live pet; No, there's plenty of time for such things yet. Give him a day for his very own — Just one small boy and his dad alone. A walk in the woods, a romp in the park, A fishing trip from dawn to dark, Give the gift that only you can — The companionship of his Old Man. Games are outgrown, and toys decay — But he'll never forget if you give him a day.
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