STEEMCHURCH: FATHER AND SON
Ladies and gentlemen of the SteemChurch,
'Peace be with you.'
Steemit's most legendary blogger has returned.
'Where have you been oh-great SirKnight?' you ask.
This Knight has been on a holiday.
A wonderful holiday.
And with his noble father.
Father and Son
Hebrews 12:7
'Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?'
When this Knight thinks about his childhood he appreciates 3 things:
1 - He had a roof over his head and food in his belly.
2 - He had the love of his family.
3 - And his father and mother provided him with everything he needed - but nothing more.
And this ladies and gentlemen is what this Knight calls... 'Character Building.'
If SirKnight wanted something, he couldn't simply ask for it... he had to WORK for it.
SirKnight's father had given SirKnight a platform to work from, without favour, without opulence.
Family resources were distributed responsibly, openly and with accountability.
And the greatest gifts that SirKnight's father would ever give to his children were his time and life lessons.
SirKnight knows that his father played a huge part in making him the blockchain legend he is today... and he will always be there for his father in return.
A father figure at SteemChurch
SirKnight understands that he has become like a father to many at SteemChurch. 'Father' and 'mentor' are two frequently used terms.
SirKnight understands why this might occur. An older, seemingly wealthy, stable, god-fearing and family orientated man of power and conviction, will be a natural father figure for many.
And just as any child might... they might seek special favour or privilege - an additional share of the family resources perhaps. And this happens from time to time to SirKnight, though sometimes he would prefer it didn't.
For SirKnight is his father's son! SirKnight is:
1 - giving you this platform.
2 - giving you his time and love.
3 - giving you the life lessons you need to succeed.
SirKnight is teaching you self-reliance and helping you build character.
Special favours will teach you nothing of value and over time it is soul destroying.
Further, SirKnight has an entire SteemChurch family to provide resources for and must manage these scarce resources in a manner that best serves all.
So for those young men and women who seek special favours from this Knight, be prepared to receive the answer that too many parents are unfortunately reluctant to give...
"No."
Now back to celebrating 'fathers and sons,' in a time and place where music meant something.
True parents discipline their children, so that they know the way to walk, even when it is lacking, people who do not recognize earthly paternity or spiritual fatherhood, can not know God the Father. When Elias was caught, Elisha called out, My Father, because he is recognizing Elias as a Father, I believe that most of our beautiful community knows and recognizes what it means to have you.
A true father you've been to most steemians and personally i admire the fact that you are key in teaching us how to fish than giving us fish!
@sirknight our wonderful father, I hope you enjoyed your holiday with your father. Thanks God for given you to us as a leader, mentor and father in steemchurch.
You have been a Father figure and a mentor, as children sometimes we need the tough love to build our character.
Hope you had a nice holiday?
You are truly your father's son. I'm sure he's so proud of who are you and the man you have become.
You're are blessed to have everything you needed even as a child. My growing up wasn't that rosy, but it helped in moulding my life.
And yes, you are not just a founder of the steemchurch, but also a true leader. I look up to you and have learned a lot from you.
Keep up the good work and may God continue to bless you @sirknight
Knowing you here on steemit has been my greatest achievement.... thanks for the support and encouraged @sirknight
Amazing quality time @sirknight and I'm glad you're refreshed, back and better, yes, it was of concern and obviously it is so pleasing to sew you come back again to reassure and to to affirm your presence once again.
Haven't heard from you since the steemcourt announcing of @hboi, my! It's such a relieve again.
Welcome back sir, and I've been inspired once again, your presence is celebrated, thank you for the essence.
@sirknight is not just a father but he is a daddy....😂😂😂
A father give you exactly What you ask for but a daddy gives you more than what you expect. That is exactly what you are doing sir, I have also learn alot from you sir. You are my father.
hope you enjoyed you holiday sir?
#ilovemyfather
#ilovesirknight
Indeed you are a father and a spiritual one at that and we love you!! God bless you immensely sir!!
This is really great news. Welcome back sir, and I've been inspired once again, your presence is celebrated. it was of concern and clearly it is so satisfying to sew you return again to console and to certify your essence indeed. thanks @sirknight for your love and care towards this wonderful community you have built @steemchurch. We really love and appreciate your presence and significance.