CHRISTIAN ETHICS FOR HUSBANDS AND FATHERS

1. Husband and Father: Holy Work

a. Love like Christ does

i. The nature of the word

ii. In the manner of Christ

iii. Hosea: the God-kind-of love

b. Lead like God does

i. Psalm 103:13,14

ii. Isaiah 64:8

iii. Hebrews 12:5-7,10

2. The Models Preclude the Abuses

a. “Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.” (Col. 3:19)

b. “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” (Col. 3:21)

3. A Strong Ethical Heart for Husband and Father

a. Be...

i. Be a man (Tit. 2:2,6)

ii. Be present and be involved

iii. Be responsible

b. Love

i. Nourish and cherish (Eph. 5:29)

ii. As yourself (Eph. 5:28,33)

iii. By acting lovingly (1 Cor. 13:4-7)

c. Nurture

i. Bring them up

ii. In the discipline and instruction of the Lord

iii. Like a father with his children (1 Thes. 2:11,12)

d. Provide

i. For members of his household (1 Tim. 5:8)

ii. Know how to give good gifts to your children (Matt. 6:11)

iii. Matt. 6:9,11

e. Protect

i. Matt. 6:13

ii. Keep long-term best interest in view (Eph. 5:27)

iii. “And gave himself up for her” (Eph. 5:25)

Conclusion: