Bridges not Walls: God's Healing for Fathers and Sons

This powerful message confronts us with a challenging truth: our children are recording everything we do and say, like a camera capturing the unedited version of who we truly are. Drawing from 1 Samuel 2:22-24, we explore the tragic story of Eli and his sons, where a spiritual leader failed to address the wickedness happening right under his nose. The central theme revolves around the concept of 'original version versus edited version'—the person we are behind closed doors versus the polished image we present to the world. We learn that God created us in His image, giving us His character and spirit nature, which means we have no excuse for failing to be men and fathers of integrity. The message emphasizes that 57% of Black fathers are absent from their sons' homes, creating a crisis where young men seek their identity and image from sources other than their fathers. When fathers live double lives—one version at home and another in public—sons become confused, angry, and disconnected. The call is clear: we must build bridges, not walls, between fathers and sons. This requires authenticity, repentance, and the courage to be the same person in private that we are in public. Our sons are watching, and they deserve the best version of us at home, not just the edited version we show the world.

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