BIBLICAL FATHERHOOD--THE GREAT NEED OF THE WORLD 11) THE SHEPHERDING FATHER LEADS FAMILY IN WAYS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.

As fathers and undershepherds of our families we are to follow the example of our Chief Shepherd who always leads His sheep in the paths of righteousness (Psalm 23:2). Men, whatever we do should always have the stamp of God's approval on it. His stamp or seal of approval is one of righteousness.

We live in a time of "anything goes" type of Christianity. There was a time in Israel when it was "anything goes" too. Judges 17:6 says, "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes." Guess what? Do we not know that we have a King? His name is Jesus Christ, who is King of kings and Lord of lords. We must seek the eyes of His approval on all the paths we choose to walk in.

Do the films we watch have the seal of righteousness on them? Do the clothes we wear have the stamp of God's righteousness on them? Do we allow our wives and daughters to dress, walk, and act immodestly? What about some of the pictures on Facebook sites of Christians? It seems that those who dress the most lascivious get the most likes these days!

Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." The straight gate is one of modesty. It does not permit lustful clothing (or unclothing) that promote lust and body worship.

Be encouraged.

Colin Campbell