¶ Introduction to Adam's Fatherhood
Adam , a first-time father , looked down at his newborn son with love . Adam and his wife had made mistakes in the past and suffered greatly for it , but this child , their firstborn , was a chance to start fresh . The new family didn't have the support of friends or relatives , but they did their best and they figured it out as they went along .
When the family was blessed with another son a few years later , they were so grateful to the Lord and excited to watch their boys grow and play together . The family of four worked hard , loved God , and they were in it together . Sometimes , though , the sins of our past have a way
¶ The Fall and Its Consequences
of catching up with us . When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and were banished from the Garden of Eden , they plunged the world into sin .
They couldn't have known at the time just how far reaching the consequences of this event would be for their family , that their son Cain would one day grow jealous of his brother Abel's favor in the eyes of the Lord and commit the very first murder .
Adam , the first man and very first human father , has much to teach today's fathers about the consequences of our actions and the absolute necessity of obeying God
¶ Micah 6:8 and Father's Lessons
. Micah 6.8 says what does the Lord require of you To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God . That's the scripture we're focusing on this week Now . Lessons that we can learn from Adam , one of the fathers that we're discussing this week Obedience God wants us to freely obey him , to trust him and to submit to his love .
A man who follows and obeys the Lord can be a child's first example of obedience . Another lesson is integrity . Fathers with integrity know that nothing is hidden from God's sight . Even when no one is around , god sees our actions . Men with integrity act accordingly . And the final lesson is responsibility .
Godly fathers take responsibility for their own failures and shortcomings rather than blaming others for their mistakes . The ability to accept responsibility is not a sign of weakness , but a sign of strength .
¶ Closing Prayer for Fathers
Let's pray , heavenly Father . Adam , the first human father , had no blueprint for fatherhood , at least not in terms of earthly examples before him that he could follow God . Thank you for the wisdom and knowledge we can glean from fathers before us in your holy word , the Bible .
Uphold fathers , lord , and open their eyes to your love and your good plan for their family . Give them the support that they need to follow you and to humbly obey your commands . In Jesus' name , amen .