Just
weeks ago, Deus Ex Gospel celebrated good mothers everywhere.
This
week's post will celebrate our fathers.
What
kind's of things do they do?
Fathers
are the ones who stand, usually in quiet reserve, behind us.
They
encourage us, teach us, and usually enforces law in the home.
Good
fathers are the ones who presided as Patriarch [or male leader] of
the home, respects judgment of his spouse, and is willing to ensure
the success of his family.
Scriptures
with Stalwart Fathers
In
biblical times [and even in some cases today] linage was traced
through the fathers. There are many great fatherly figures who forged
great men [and woman] who forever changed history.
Here's a
few:
Abraham:
The Great patriarch and Father of MILLIONS around the world. Showed
trust in God in tough situations and was blessed and blessed his
grand prosperity.
Jacob/Israel:
Another Patriarch who had 12 sons, who would later develop into a
great covenanted nation.
Joseph
of Nazareth:
The
mortal “step-father” of
Jesus Christ, and accepted the call as such despite social pressures
and preserved his family in times of danger.
The
2000 stripling warrior's Fathers:
Although
the mothers are credited for the bulk of these young men's success,
the fathers gave them supplies and aid to allow them to continue
their success.
When
the father of a family sets his home up in Gospel principles, he
[along with his kids and wife] will find respect, honor, and great
men rising from his own home.
Conclusion
[to this post]
To
conclude this post [there's not much to it], here's a clip that most
families [and fathers] can relate with. It is a message that both
inspires us all to overcome adversity, and to fathers to not give up,
as there are good things to come.
[click
here
in case the video does not show up, or switch browsers with Adobe
Flash installed]
I really like that video and the talk along with it! Thank you Elder Jacob!
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