Characteristics of God That we should emulate as fathers

Actions and Attributes of God

 

God is Holy

Hebrews 12:14

“Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” 

Leviticus 11:44

“You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming creature that moves on the ground. Be holy, for I am holy.” 

 

God is Good

Romans 12:21

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

 

Psalm 145:9

“The Lord is good to all, and His compassion is over all His works.”

 

James 1:17

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

 

God is Righteous

2 Timothy 3:16

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

 

God is Impartial

 

Deuteronomy 10:17

“For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.”

 

James 2:1

“My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.”

 

God is Infinite

 

John 5:24

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment but has passed from death to life.”

 

God is Faithful

1 Corinthians 1:9

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

 

2 Timothy 2:13

“If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.”

 

God is Compassionate

Psalm 103:8

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

 

Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”

 

God Disciplines and Corrects

Proverbs 3:12

“For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.”

 

Hebrews 12:7-11

“Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His children.”

 

God is Gracious

James 1:27

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

 

God is Peace

Romans 14:17

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

 

Colossians 3:15

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”

 

God is Love

1 John 4:16

“God is love. Whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.”

 

1 Peter 4:8

“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”

 

God is Creator

Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

 

Colossians 1:16

“For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.”

 

God Cares

1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

 

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

 

God Forgives

Ephesians 4:32

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

 

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

 

God Heals

Isaiah 53:4

“Surely He took up our pain and bore our suffering.”

 

Psalm 107:20

“He sent out His word and healed them.”

 

God Saves

Hebrews 13:16

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”

 

God is Truth

Titus 1:2

“In the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.”

 

God Blesses

Jeremiah 29:11

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”

 

Numbers 6:24-26

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

 

God Protects

Proverbs 18:10

“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

 

Psalm 84:11

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor.”

 

God is Patient

2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

 

God is Long-Suffering

Galatians 5:22

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”