This second message on children is practical. This verse teaches that a man needs to first love God in order to love his children. A righteous man is the LEADER of his children who chooses to live a blameless life for God. His position before God is genuine, innocent and faithful - he is sacrificially devoted to God. He stands as the patriarch over his family and walks by faith as God's representative - not sinless or perfect, but spiritually upright because of the work of God in his life. His LIFESTYLE is the regular practice of following after God - the normal routine that those who know him can depend upon. His example is one of purity because of his integrity - the consistent practice of Christlikeness as a pattern of his life which is sincere and virtuous. This lifestyle leaves a LEGACY, providing the blessing of a happy prosperity for his posterity - the spiritual benefits for his sons who follow after him, walking in his footsteps.
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Accurately teaching God's Word verse by verse for the purpose of equipping believers, Jack G. Ebner has served as pastor-teacher at Cascade Bible Church since 1990. Jack and his wife, Bev, have six children and two grandchildren.