In Honor of our Fathers

Well this one is different, as usual. Paul advised Timothy "Let no man despise your youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."1 Timothy 4:12
How do I put that together with honoring our fathers? It's all about love.Ideal fathers are patient and kind while they wait on us to learn to sit and walk and run along side them. They are amazed by us from birth, we have brought a special joy to their lives.They delight in our successes, not just their own. The ideal father is never selfish,rude or haughty; he is never a demanding bully.The ideal father is never irritable or touchy, doesn't hold grudges. He seems to understand I really didn't mean to ...(fill in your worst here) Our ideal father doesn't want us to be unfairly punished, but does seek justice. He believes in us always and hopes we will do our very best. Of course our ideal father is God, and the rest of the world falls far short. Every man when he becomes a father tries his best, but each of us starts with a flawed example--our own fathers. Only God is perfect! In using Paul's advice to Timothy as
our memory verse. I am saying do not despise the youthful mistakes of our fathers as they struggle to become more godlike. Also let us not forget mentors are fathers too as Paul was to Timothy. To become the best father/mentor ever just keep reading your bible. Readings for this month are 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon. See how Paul was a mentor to each of these men. Those of you who are well versed may catch, that the attributes of the ideal father are from 1 Corinthians 13. See you next month.