A Christian father is the house-band of his family, binding them close to the throne of God. Never is his interest in his children to flag. The father who has a family of boys should not leave these restless boys wholly to the care of the mother.... He should make himself their companion and friend. He should exert himself to keep them from evil associates.... He should take more of the burden upon himself, doing all in his power to lead his boys to God. {FLB 265.3}

En Kristen far er husbånd i familien, der binder dem tæt til Guds trone. Hans interesse for børn må aldrig dø hen. En Fader som har drenge i familien bør aldrig efterlade disse nervøse drenge helt til moderens varetægt. . . . . Han bør gøre sig til deres kammerat og ven. Han bør gøre sig umage for at holde dem fra onde selskaber. . . . . . Han bør tage flere af byrderne på sig, og gøre alt i sin magt for at lede sin drenge til Gud.