I came across an interesting list this week in one of my journals. It was from Tom Eisenman and his book, Temptations Men Face. I'm not a great "list man", but this one really got me thinking. Here are the top temptations fathers face.
1. The temptation to give things instead of giving ourselves--our presence or our personal involvement.
2. The temptation to save our best for the workplace.
3. The temptation to deliver lectures rather than earning respect by listening and learning.
4. The temptation to demand perfection from those under our roof.
5. The temptation to find intimate fulfillment outside the bonds of monogamy.
6. The temptation to underestimate the importance of our cultivating our family's spiritual appetite.
Good list, huh? Our wives and kids LONG for us to be their spiritual pacesetter. Children love knowing that their dad loves God, walks with God, and talks about God. Never underestimate your role as the spiritual head of your home. We need to continue to cultivate our spiritual disciplines and time alone with God. It's one of the greatest gifts we can give to our families. Another writer has said, "It's time to face the music and change the tune!" Say a firm "NO" to any of these subtle, sneaky, slippery temptations that have slipped into your life.
you must have been going thru your Mike Sermons from your days as "senor pastor" for that list! I can feel you looking right at me....lol....being a Christian is tough some days and not pretty, you need a "grace post" next...help me out here!(Great list by the way)
Posted by: Mike | February 21, 2012 at 06:25 AM