A child’s attitude towards his dad was once described in this way. At age 4, the child says, “My daddy can do anything.” At age 7, my daddy knows a lot. A whole lot.” At age 8 he says, “Well my father doesn’t quite know everything.” At age 12 he says, “naturally, my father doesn’t know that either.” At 14, “My dad is so hopelessly old fashioned.” Age 21, “That man is so out of date.” At 25 years, “Dad knows a little, but not too much.” At 30 years, “I must find out what dad thinks about this.” At 35 years, before we decide, let’s get dads idea first.” At 50, what would dad have thought about that?” At 60 years, “My dad knew literally everything.” At 65 years he says, “I wish I could talk it over with dad one more time.”
A good godly father is so very important in the life of a child, however; this kind of father is becoming few and far between. While the Marine Corps slogan is, “Looking for a few good men,” Our plea as Christians should be, “Looking for a few godly men”.
Our society is trying to tell us “children don’t need a mom and a dad.” They need both because that’s the way God designed it and intended for it to be. The values fathers pass on to their children today, whether sinful or godly, will be passed to future generations, therefore; the potential impact of a godly father is immeasurable! C. H. Spurgeon said “A good character is the best tombstone. Those who love you and were helped by you will remember you. So carve your name on hearts and not on marble.” Dads, what are you carving on the hearts of your children? Are you leaving a godly legacy?