Fathers are often thought of as providers.
'But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.'
- 1 Timothy 5:8
There are different ways to provide.
Financial and Material
'Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. '
- Matthew 6:31-33
Love
'As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. '
- Psalm 103:13
Spiritual Guidance
'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.'
- Deuteronomy 6:5-7
The Heavenly Father provided what we needed most.
'but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'
- Romans 5:8
Everyone can provide something.
'But if anyone does not provide for his relatives…
- 1 Timothy 5:8
'And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
- Matthew 22:39
A father should be responsible for his family.
'The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! '
- Proverbs 20:7, ESV