A father’s wise instruction

“Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.” (Prov. 4:1-2 ESV)

The command that comes with a promise

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers,[b] do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Eph. 6:1-4 NIV)

Let your heart hold fast his words

“When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.” (Prov. 4:3-4 ESV)

Get wisdom and insight from his words

“Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.” (Prov. 4:5-6 ESV)