Traits of a Godly Father
Teachers
Lesson Summary
During the Father’s Day class, Richard Sutton reflected on his 46‑year journey as a father and highlighted the expansive definition of fatherhood, encompassing biological dads, step‑fathers, grandfathers, and spiritual mentors. He illustrated how fathers are called to bear responsibility, joy, sorrow, and challenges, while emphasizing the necessity of spiritual leadership within the home. Sutton used Psalm 128 as the central biblical passage, outlining the blessings that flow from a man who fears the Lord: provision, a thriving family, and lasting legacy. He contrasted this timeless model with contemporary cultural trends that seek to erase gender distinctions and diminish the family’s biblical role. Citing both biblical truth and modern psychological observations, he affirmed that men and women are uniquely created, each bearing distinct physical and mental attributes. The class closed with an encouragement for fathers to become holy examples, meet the emotional and spiritual needs of their children, and for the congregation to celebrate and uphold the God‑ordained family structure.