False teachers all the same. They want sexual favors. They want money. They wear a cloak. They'll flatter you to gain you.

And then they'll strip you naked. Paul says, I have not put a spiritual robe over my greed.

I'm not in the ministry for money. I'm not in the ministry to get you.

Welcome to Grace to You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

It's been said that in the body of Christ, we belong to each other, we affect each other,

and we can't escape each other. Those words magnify the need for strong biblical leadership in the church, but that doesn't mean the call for spiritual

leadership is just for pastors. If you're a Christian, you need to be able to influence your family

and those around you in a God-honoring way. John MacArthur helps you with that today in his study

called Leading the Charge. John, we're airing this series with fathers in mind. Father's Day is coming this

Sunday. So as we consider the notion of spiritual leadership, not only in the church, but also in the

family, let me ask, what specific areas of life do

men need to focus on in order to become the strong, spiritually wise fathers that Scripture calls

us to be? What counsel would you give men? Well, that is a big subject, but it comes down to

one thing that a spiritual father needs to be.

And I think it's simple.

Christ-like.

Christ-like.

That basically means you're a man of the truth.

You're a man of conviction.

You're a man of character.

You're a man of virtue.

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