FRIENDS OR ENEMIES?
My dad has always said, "Family are friends you can't get rid of." The world says, "Family are enemies you can't get rid of."
The perverted culture and twisted media of this generation has tried to worm its way into our family friendships. I've met many church-going families that live together and yet are not best friends with each other. This is incredibly sad. I encourage you to go the extra mile with your son's friendship as an entire generation needs your sons to rise up to the occasion!
IDENTITY IS OFTEN CAUGHT, NOT TAUGHT!
It is not enough to drop your son off at his sports meets or attend all his games. Sons need time with their dads, their spiritual uncles, and their adventurous brothers! A godly guy-life, is extremely important for a young man because it subconsciously raises the standard of manhood ethics.
Building men takes more than leading a Bible study; it takes a full time, life invested friendship. Studies have proven that everyone is 10% of their 10 closest friends-spiritually, financially, and emotionally.
Choose your son's friends carefully and choose your friends EVEN MORE CAREFULLY.
When I was a young boy, I'm so thankful my Dad included me in his friendships with the other men of his age. Today I am great friends with many of my dad's friends! Without even realizing it, these men rubbed off on me, and helped teach me ethics, perseverance, character, and a love for the Bible.
Proverbs 27:10 (NLT): "Never abandon a friend - either yours or your father's."
Fathers, share your lives with the next generation!
Blessings, Zadok Johnson, Missionary and BSC Course Instructor
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