Great Dads Know the Power of Words

Summary: Proverbs 18:21 says, Death and life are in the power of the tongue. In Jesus’ most famous sermon, he taught that angry, critical words can very easily explode from our mouths and rip like shrapnel into the most tender, sensitive part of a person’s soul—his self-esteem. In contrast, is God the Father’s use of words to build up The Son. Two of the three times that God the Father spoke audibly in the NT, God used his words to praise his son, This is my beloved son IN WHOM I AM WELL PLEASED. If we are to pattern our fatherhood after God’s, one of the first things we need to give attention to is OUR WORDS. This episode helps dads IMPART LIFE to their loved ones through the power of their tongue.For Further Prayerful Thought:What is your biggest struggle in controlling your tongue?Growing up, did you hear, “I’m proud of you” much from your dad?Why do you think these words from our dad have so much power?How can you do a better job of praising those under your care?Biblical Lists of Godly CharacterEight beatitudes: Matt 5:3-12Fruit of the Spirit: Gal 5:22-23Peter’s Golden Chain of Virtues: 2 Peter 1:5-8James Wisdom from Above: James 3:13-18Past Series HighlightsFatherhood Is Irreplaceable in God’s Design of Humans  Season 1 Episode #32 6/14/20  Responding to the Argument that the Bible Teaches Patriarchy  S1 Episode #33 6/21/20 For the printed version of this message click hereFor a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click hereFor FREE downloadable studies on men’s issues click here