I was intrigued when I saw this picture on a blog.* I was relieved and even agreed when I checked the article on the blog and they said:
"the more accurate statement is that “great fathers could make good pastors.”"
Now that is a statement I can stand behind because being a good father, where the pastor is married and has children, is one of the prerequisites of being "qualified" to be a pastor as stated in the following 2 Bible passages:
1 Timothy 3: 1-5 tells us that:
THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work). 2Now a bishop (superintendent, overseer) must give no grounds for accusation but must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, circumspect and temperate and self-controlled; [he must be] sensible and well behaved and dignified and lead an orderly (disciplined) life; [he must be] hospitable [showing love for and being a friend to the believers, especially strangers or foreigners, and be] a capable and qualified teacher, 3Not given to wine, not combative but gentle and considerate, not quarrelsome but forbearing and peaceable, and not a lover of money [insatiable for wealth and ready to obtain it by questionable means]. 4He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true dignity, commanding their respect in every way and keeping them respectful. 5For if a man does not know how to rule his own household, how is he to take care of the church of God? (Amplified)
Titus 1: 6-9 reiterates:
6they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient. 7Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business. 8Instead, they must be friendly to strangers and enjoy doing good things. They must also be sensible, fair, pure, and self-controlled. 9They must stick to the true message they were taught, so that their good teaching can help others and correct everyone who opposes it. (CEV)
As we celebrate Father's Day (June 17th), I encourage each Mrs. Pastor & Pastor Mrs. to reflect on how we're supporting our husbands so they are not only good pastors but great fathers. I even extend this "invitation" to all women because who knows, your husband could very well be a pastor in the making...I know how it is, it happened to me. The bottom line is: it takes a man and a woman coming together (in marriage) to "produce" a Father and a Mother...so we might as well support ourselves to be the best possible. Wishing us all a Happy Father's Day!
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