A Man's job

What is the job only a man can have? It's the job that runs hand in hand with the only job a woman can have? It's a job that involves kids. It's a career that has been twisted and deformed thanks to TV; it's a job that's so important, you couldn't even imagine. I'm guessing you already know what the job is. If you don't, I'll give you one more hint. This career is is immediately put into effect after the birth of a child and continues for life. The position: Fatherhood.

Being a Father is one of the most important role a man can obtain. When you're a Father, you're mentoring a child. You're teaching it, you're being your child's example. How incredibly essential is that? As L. Tom Perry says, "A family needs a father to anchor it."1 We need Fathers who lead and guide their families.

There is a real need for faithful Fathers today. This was wisely said by A. Theodore Tuttle, "The father is the protector of the home. He guards it against the intrusion of evil from without. Formerly he protected his home with weapons and shuttered windows. Today the task is more complex. Barred doors and windows protect only against the intrusion of a corporeal creature. It is not an easy thing to protect one’s family against intrusions of evil into the minds and spirits of family members. These influences can and do flow freely into the home."2 Do you see why we need strong fathers? Children look up to you. There is way more that I could quote from this talk but I'm not going to. I'm pretty sure I got my point across and I don't want to bore you out of your minds.

Without fathers were would we be? No where. Fathers are teachers, leaders and guides. They're examples. The role of the father is to work and support his family. Today, especially on TV, the father figure has been shunned and changed. Now the women are the center of the family. I do agree with women being bold and helping to lead their families but they shouldn't be taking over the father's position. Being a father is something that only a man can do; women can come close but, just like everyone is unique, fathers have an important characteristic only men can hold.



1 Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling, L. Tom Perry
2 The Role of Fathers, A Theodore Tuttle