How to Be a Good Father - 5. Apply God's Practical Wisdom

Fathers who have heartfelt love for God can give their children a most precious heritage-and intimate relationship with their heavenly Father. 

After decades of hard work raising six children, Antonio, one of Jehovah's Witnesses, received the following note from one of his daughters:  "Dear Dad, I just wanted to thank you for raising me to love Jehovah God, my neighbor and myself-that is, to be a well-rounded individual.  You showed me that you  love Jehovah and that you care about personally.  Thank you Dad, for putting Jehovah first in your life and treating your children as gifts from God."

Bible Principle:  "You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind. And these words that I am commanding you today must prove to be in your heart." -DEUTERONOMY 6:5, 6. 

It is obvious that there is more involved in fatherhood than these five points and that, realistically even when you try your best to be a good father,you are not going to be a perfect one. But to the  extent that you apply these principles in a loving and balanced way, you really can be a good father." 

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