I Thessalonians 2:7-12
A passage from 1 Thessalonians 2
gives some clear principles of a man who can make a difference. As we examine this passage we can see how the
apostle Paul described himself as being as example as a father to the church in
Thessalonica. The lessons of example are
the strongest teaching tools in life.
v Be an Example by Your Warmth 1
Thessalonians 2:7-8
A father should be
approachable.
Most men are more comfortable with discipline than love.
Fear is not a proper replacement
for respect. Fear creates walls
and respect creates bridges.
v
Be an Example by Your Work 1 Thessalonians 2:9
A lazy worker does
not cheat their boss, they cheat themselves.
"He who does not teach his son a
trade, does the same as if he taught him to be a thief.” Ancient Hebrew saying
Fathers who feel enslaved and bitter
about work raise up children with no initiative.
v
Be an Example by Your Walk 1 Thessalonians 2:10
“Example is not the main thing
in life - it is the only thing.” ―Albert
Schweitzer
Learning to deal with negative
emotions is a vital life lesson.
Children are receptors and reflectors.
v Be
An Example By Your Words 1 Thessalonians
2:10
The effectiveness of any organization
is equal to its level of communication.
Hearing what your children think is more
important than telling them what you think.
v Be
an Example by Your Will I Thessalonians
2:12
Intentionality is key to successful parenting.
More important than what you
want your child to do is who you want your child to be.
