result. If a Christian’s first priority is God, then an understanding of God’s way is mandatory. That means personal Bible study. It also means a personal prayer life dedicated to the needs of others as well as to personal needs. Most families drift for lack of a rudder: the father’s leadership. A family’s most important need is a godly father; that is far more important than all the material possessions a parent can provide. There is nothing wrong with being successful, even by worldly standards,