In my experience nothing is more truthful than a child. They know if we are lying or doing something wrong. They know if we are being genuine or just going through the motions. Gentlemen, it’s time we put our honor in action. Walk the walk and not just talk the talk. Our children need to know they can count on us as their fathers to do the right things even when it’s hard to do so. They need to know that honor comes from actions, then and only then will our words truly mean something. We will earn the respect we deserve as fathers.
How do we put our honor into action you may ask? It happens by having nobleness in your character as a man. Nobility is defined as the state or quality of being exalted in character and moral excellence. Our kids are always watching us. They notice how we respond to situations in our own lives and we are teaching them without even noticing it, how to deal with stresses, life issues, and responsibilities. They are learning by our actions and we’re influentially programing their moral compass.
Out of all the acronyms in the Fatherhood Plan, Noble is in my opinion the one that will tie all the others together. Provision, Leadership and Availability can all be achieved easier in our lives when Nobility is present. Let’s be honest with ourselves first, when we have good moral character it will show in every corner of our lives and that includes being there for our kids, the way we conduct business, the way we communicate. We are essentially modeling by example what a good man or good father or good husband is when we put it into action with a good moral character.
Have you ever had a person in your life that you considered a good person? A person who you could count on to be honest and trusted? I would bet they had a good moral character and did what was right. Is this the kind of man you want to be. If you couldn’t think of anyone, take a look at yourself, wouldn’t you want to be described as this type of person, especially by your children? It’s never too late to change direction in our lives and be the type of dad your kids need and rightly deserve. Start doing what is right today and lead a noble life.
Forging Honor & Integrity Into Fatherhood 