Fathers and Sons

The religious practice of fathers above all determines the future attendance of young people at church.

Multi-generation Faithfulness vs. Second Generation Fallout

• Statistics show a father’s importance in the lives of his children

A Father Son Story

• 2 Kings 21:1-9
• The father: Hezekiah
• The son: Manasseh

What Happened?

• Manasseh had a will of his own
• Manasseh was weak-willed and overly influenced by ungodly and wicked associations
• Manasseh was neglected by a pre-occupied and busy father

Four Suggestions

• Teach personal responsibility
• Emphasize this erosion principle
• Take time
• Make God, His Word and church a priority