Review:
BAD DADS OF THE BIBLE
Roland C. Warren
Zondervan, Grand
Rapids MI , 2013
This book is badly needed in the church. Fatherhood has been
one of the most neglected areas in most churches. Warren opens up with some facts that every
Pastor needs to know. The importance of Fathers being active in their faith and
churches are vital in being good dads. Studies show that Fathers active in
their faith and churches greatly increases the chances that their children will
remain in the church; more so than if it is just the mother.
However, there are no perfect dads. This book reminds us
clearly of that fact. Warren
looks at the problems of fatherhood by giving clear examples of Dads from the
Bible that had common problems experienced by families today. This includes
such problems as favoritism, being paralyzed by our past, not dealing with
sibling rivalry, putting down your children, doing things that destroy, discipline
of children and other common problems. He looks at Bible dads that where both
well-known (David, Abraham, Lot , etc) as well
as mostly unknown ones (Laban, Eli, Manoah, etc).
Positively, this book shows that these problems do not have
to paralyze any father. These problems can be overturned. You can move beyond
your failures, and improve your relationships with your family. He gives six
things a dad can do to become a better father and man. Good fathers are not
perfect, but they are affirmative, physically present, being available,
involved emotionally and spiritually, love and pursue the prodigal, and reach
out to the fatherless.
However, I must admit I am not a father, but this book spoke
to me. Every man needs to read this book. It is as much about manhood as it is
about fatherhood. It is edifying and uplifting. This would make an ideal book
to use in a men’s group, Sunday school class, or a preaching series.
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