First, some Bible verses. In today's culture, parents are often undervalued. But the book of Proverbs makes it pretty clear that we're to respect our parents.
Proverbs 23:22 - Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23:25 - Let your father and mother be glad; let she who bore you rejoice.
Proverbs 28:24 - Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is a companion to a man who destroys.
Proverbs 30:17 - The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.
This Father's Day, let's remember to respect our fathers. And not only tomorrow, but the rest of the year as well.
Since this is really a book-review blog, I also wanted to look at a few examples of literary fathers.
Pa/Charles Ingalls (Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder): Adventurous, courageous, loving. And he plays the fiddle very well with stirring, lively music that heartens his family.
The Gaffer/Hamfast Gamgee (Lord of the Rings series by J. R. R. Tolkien): Sensible, practical, and loyal, which must have something to do with his son Sam's famous loyalty. He's very down-to-earth... literally, as he's a hobbit who gardens, and is an expert in 'taters (PO-TA-TOES) and carrots. Also an optimist. "It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good, anyway. And all's well that ends BETTER!"
Mr. March (Little Women by Louisa May Alcott): Truly wise, loving, compassionate, a mentor. Even when he's away from home because of war, he sends home heartening letters of valuable advice to his daughters.
Arthur Weasley (Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling): Loyal, supportive, diplomatic. Sensible most of the time.... except when it comes to testing, figuring out, and tinkering with various Muggle contraptions and technology. He and his wife are willing to risk their lives in order to protect Harry from danger.
Atticus Finch (To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee): Wise, logical, loyal, courageous. Definitely one of my favorites. He teaches his children so much, from reading to life lessons. I love how Scout says she doesn't remember not being able to read because her father was always reading with her. Also, Atticus's description of courage is so accurate: "...not a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."
Dr. Gibson (Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell): He may not have made a good choice for his second wife, and he may often be away from his house due to his profession, but his relationship with his daughter Molly is so sweet. They care for each other so much.
Who are your favorite literary fathers? Who would you add to this list? :)
Arthur Weasley (Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling): Loyal, supportive, diplomatic. Sensible most of the time.... except when it comes to testing, figuring out, and tinkering with various Muggle contraptions and technology. He and his wife are willing to risk their lives in order to protect Harry from danger.
Atticus Finch (To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee): Wise, logical, loyal, courageous. Definitely one of my favorites. He teaches his children so much, from reading to life lessons. I love how Scout says she doesn't remember not being able to read because her father was always reading with her. Also, Atticus's description of courage is so accurate: "...not a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."
Dr. Gibson (Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell): He may not have made a good choice for his second wife, and he may often be away from his house due to his profession, but his relationship with his daughter Molly is so sweet. They care for each other so much.
Who are your favorite literary fathers? Who would you add to this list? :)
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