Introduction.

- I Samuel 1:9. Eli was a merciful priest.

- I Samuel 4: 11. He had two sons, Hophni and Phinehas.

- The sons were the opposite of the father.

- I Samuel 2: 12-17. They desecrated the worship service.

- I Samuel 2: 22. They were immoral.

- Illustration: Mr. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, “Pelé”.

"Perhaps I have to much work "

A) Being a father is to write a story of victories and defeat.

- Examples of fathers in the Bible.

1) Noah. Genesis 7:1. Obedient.

Genesis 9:20. Drunken.

2) Manoah. Judges 13:8. Spiritual.

Judges 14:3-5. The will to get it right.

3) Eli. I Samuel 3:9. He guides other people’s sons.

I Samuel 2:24. Fails with his sons.

- One thing is certain in our life as parents; we will make mistakes.

- Our prayer: "Lord give us the grace to commit the least possible mistakes."

- We make "well intentioned" mistakes.

- The Bible does not tell the story of "superman" but of men like us.


B) Being a father, many times is to choose between the worst and the least bad.

- The sins of the sons of Eli were very grave.

- James 1:5. Pray asking for wisdom.

- Wisdom for discern sin in the life of our children.

- Illustration: - Lucas’ father, Chapter 15.

- It was very bad that the son stayed at home.

- The least worst was for the son to go away.

- Men has many functions, with certainty, being a priest is the most complex.

 Conclusion.

- What is the best age to evangelize and win a child to Christ? (APEC)

- Before 5 years old. 1% of chance

- From 5 to 15 years old. 85% of chance

- From 15 to 30 years old. 10% of chance

- After 30 years old. 4% o chance

- What could we do?

- We seek the perfect father. Only He can transform tragedies in blessings.

- It is good have faith in God. Not believe, and worsen things.

- Illustration: "Ray Charles" - Son wants father.