North Highlands Bible Church

Most of us are probably familiar with the old adage “Like Father, Like Son.” It reflects the idea that children often inherit traits, behaviors, and tendencies from their parents, especially their dads. I often catch myself saying things or doing things that my father did and I catch my kids saying and doing things that I do. It’s awesome, but also terrifying to think–kids imitate their parents. Ephesians 5:1 and following acknowledges this enduring truth and even encourages it, only we are not called to imitate our earthly fathers–we are called to be imitators of our heavenly Father as we walk in the footsteps of His beloved Son. Let’s talk about it!