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Who’s Your Daddy?

by Cecil Maner
06/22/26
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Holy Bible presents an obvious contrast between the identity and works of God the Father and those of the adversary, Satan. This distinction, rooted in the Gospel of John, underscores the fundamental opposition between truth, life, and destruction.

John 8:44 (KJV) states:

“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.”

In direct opposition, the Lord Jesus declares His purpose in John 10:10 (KJV):

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

This passage highlights the adversary’s intent to steal, kill, and destroy—often summarized as the work of the devourer—against the abundant life offered through Christ. The prophetic assurance in Malachi 3:11 (KJV) offers further encouragement:

“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Believers are called to align with the heavenly Father rather than the father of lies. This alignment is supported by several attributes of God that stand in stark contrast to the adversary’s character.

In Contrast, God Cannot Lie

Scripture affirms the absolute truthfulness of God the Father.

Titus 1:2 (KJV) declares:

“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.”

This is reinforced in Numbers 23:19 (KJV):

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”

Similarly, Hebrews 6:18 (KJV) speaks of “two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie.” These declarations highlight God’s unchanging faithfulness and reliability, providing unshakeable assurance in His promises.

God Does Not Tempt Anyone to Evil

Further distinguishing the heavenly Father, Scripture explicitly states that God does not entice or tempt His children toward evil.

James 1:13 (KJV) instructs:

“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.”

This affirms God’s holy character and His role as a protector who leads away from sin rather than toward it.

God Is Love

At the core of the Father’s nature is perfect love, in complete opposition to the hatred and destruction associated with the adversary.

1 John 4:8 (KJV) declares:

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

This truth is echoed in 1 John 4:16 (KJV):

“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”

Such love manifests in sacrificial care, as exemplified in the sending of His Son for mankind’s redemption.

The Word of Faith: Confess the Lord Jesus and Live

Scripture calls believers to respond to God the Father through the word of faith, which leads to salvation and abundant life in Christ.

Romans 10:9-10 (KJV) states:

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

This is further affirmed in Romans 10:13 (KJV):

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Such confession and belief align one with the life-giving Father.

Theological Implications of Adoption

A central doctrine arising from this alignment is the believer’s adoption into the family of God. Through faith in Christ, individuals transition from spiritual alienation—often described as children of wrath or subjects under the influence of the adversary—to full membership in the household of God.

Romans 8:15 (KJV) explains: “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”

This adoption carries glorious implications: it confers legal status as heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), grants intimate access to the Father, and assures security within His unchanging love. It further entails transformation, as the adopted children are conformed to the image of the Son (Romans 8:29), and participation in the inheritance of eternal life. Adoption thus reverses the lineage of death described in John 8:44, establishing believers in the protective, providential care of the absolutely good Father who cannot lie, does not tempt to evil, and is love itself. This familial bond motivates holy living, confident prayer, and assurance amid trials.

Examples of God as a Good Father

The Bible further illustrates God’s paternal character through numerous passages that emphasize His compassion, provision, guidance, and generosity. These stand in marked contrast to the destructive nature of the adversary.

•  Compassion and Mercy:
Psalm 103:13 (KJV): “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.” This portrays God’s tender compassion, mindful of human frailty.

•  Provision of Good Gifts:
Matthew 7:11 (KJV): “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Jesus employs an argument from lesser to greater, highlighting the heavenly Father’s superior generosity.

•  Source of Every Good Gift:
James 1:17 (KJV): “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” This affirms God’s unchanging benevolence.

Additional examples include:

•  2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV), which describes God as “the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”

•  Proverbs 3:12 (KJV): “For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth,” illustrating loving discipline.

•  The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), which depicts the Father’s eager forgiveness, restoration, and rejoicing upon the return of a wayward child.

In light of these truths, the Gospel message offers a clear invitation. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). God demonstrates His love in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). By confessing with the mouth the Lord Jesus and believing in the heart that God raised Him from the dead, one receives salvation. Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. This decision aligns one with God the good Father, who offers abundant life, truth, love, and eternal fellowship. May the light of the Gospel message lead to confession and a transformed life under the care of the Holy Ghost, through Jesus the Son. Come let’s go to the Father’s house together! Amen