God is the father of all natural-born children and the spiritual father of those born again. A father's duties include protecting the mother, teaching children, loving them, commanding them, instructing them, exhorting them, comforting them, and chastening them. A father should honor his wife, give her respect, and not be disrespected by her. He should also love his children, teach them to love one another, and instruct them in the ways of God.
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