A Man's Godly Character In The Home Part 1

by William David Phifer for 3V Magazine

" And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD. (Ezekiel 22:30-31)

The Lord is searching for righteous, godly men. The city of Sodom would have been spared for ten righteous men (Genesis 18:32), but God could not find even one righteous man in Sodom. Does a Godly man make a difference to a nation or to a city? Absolutely! Just like the Lord, your family also needs a righteous godly men.

And a godly man makes a difference to his family too. Are you a man with Godly Character, are you a Holy, Courageous Man on behalf of your home? What is required of a Christian man in the home?

My brothers you are called to be the head and leader of your family. Keeping your family together allows you to function as the leader of your family. You must worship, study God's word and fellowship together. You must keep the focus on the mission; to pass on a living relationship with the Lord God. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

As a godly Prince you must be a teacher to your children, teach them about God, obedience, in-home devotions. Keep reminding them of Wholehearted Commitment - that if they continue to obey his laws and commands, they will enjoy a long life. Your family will need to see you excited learning about God.

You must provide for your family with encouragement and comfort, you must bless your family by placing a high value on them. Envisioning a future for your children and their commitment to fulfilling God's call on their life.

You must pray that your family will not walk in darkness. Deposit the word of God in their lives. Teach them to mediate on the word. By doing this they will build up their faith of who God said they are through the scripture. Break those inter-negative images and yokes in their lives, and fill them with the image of God's faith filled words "AND BE FREE".