There are things being introduced in these times that were not said or done in times past, as far as we know. Things are often made up during the process. Today, things have gotten to the point of irreverence even among professing Christians.
Who's Your Daddy?
We've heard this phrase spoken in jest. Now even God is referenced as ‘Daddy'. So the question is, Is God your Daddy? I've been told the trend comes from a misunderstanding of the word ‘Abba', which is found in Matthew 14:36, Romans 8:15, and Galatians 4:6. Abba is actually Chaldean for ‘Father', while the Greek ‘pat-ayr', where we get the word ‘paternal', also means father. Scripture refers to God as our Heavenly Father. We have natural fathers we may call Dad or Daddy. It is a more familiar, informal, and common reference. Father is very formal. Dad or Daddy is an earthly term, possibly first used in the 1500's. There is no traceable etymology. It's even referred to as ‘baby talk'. So, the term daddy is not used in scripture. Also note In the Old Testament, God was rarely even referred to as Father, but Lord, God, or Lord God.
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. Psalms 89:7
You might be one who thinks there is nothing wrong with referring to God as Daddy. Yet, does calling God ‘Daddy' sound like reverence? In the New Testament, Jesus calls God His Father (never Daddy) and ours.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Matthew 6:9
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:21
Calling God ‘Daddy' should be considered irreverent. The term brings the Creator and Father of all down to the level of humanity. We are to be careful when addressing our Heavenly Father. And should address Him with all the reverence due Him.
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: Hebrews 12:28
God is not our daddy. He is our Creator, our God, our Lord, our Heavenly Father. We would never address a judge in a courtroom as Mr. or even Sir. While those are not disrespectful references, judges are quick to remind you to address them as, Your Honor. Don't you believe God is worthy of more honor and respect than man?
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11
If we are not to be personal and call God the Father something more informal, then why did the KJV writers use the informal form of you when Jesus taught the disciples to pray, as in Thee Thou and Thine?
Thanks for your comment. My article explained my position. Still, think about this. If you are employed, do you call your employer ‘Daddy’ or ‘Mommy’? Or you Nanna by her first name? I don’t think so. We cannot treat God the Father as someone human. He’s’s not. He is the Creator of all and deserves our utmost respect and reverence.
God Bless!
Yes, I do call him Daddy sometimes. Abba is use in scripture and it is an intimate term. I would not call a judge Daddy because a judge is only concern about law and not love.
I never call my own Dad , father except to say Happy Father Day.
I call God Father or Heavenly Father but if I am in deep pain of a broken heart .. or when I was deeply betrayal either mentally or physically and down to the ground … I sometimes utter Daddy . And sometimes I have peace beyond understanding from the evilness of human beings. But then again .. I had to learn that he love me more than my earthly father. I had to learn that he was more than a Creator but a loving Father /Daddy who restore my broken heart .
Note: You are right he is more than a natural human being. But when you are broken … I utter and he heard my cries .
Note: Also I had to learn that he was more than a man … he is the Creator. There was times surrounding by violent that I thought since we were created in his image that he was a violent and unloving being. But I learn his grace and mercy were beyond just being a Creator
Preach the Word only. The Bible dose not call Him daddy. Seems like feeling are coming involved. If we don’t preach the Word only we preach our feelings.
I must disagree let’s look at what Father can be referred two. When we see the term Father being used biblically it is actually astounding. You claim that we are not to call God or Jesus sir. But he was called such multiple times. “Lord” is sir where as “LORD” is master. Here is a reference from when Paul was on the road to Damascus and Jesus came down a second time. He clearly calls to Jesus not knowing who he is. In summary Paul says Lord, who are you?” meaning SIR WHO ARE YOU?But when Jesus, which was a common name of the time historically, specified that he was Jesus of Nazareth who had been blasphemed and belittled by Paul, that is when Paul realized and pretty much admitted “Oops, LORD what will you have me do?” As in Master what do you need of me to please you. However when Jesus also gave the Father’s prayer this was during old testament times. Israelites were terrified of the idea of even getting close to God. They at times were actually in horror of him. Jesus called God Father during his prayer and it was unheard of. What would the point of a Father calling someone his child if he didn’t mean it. Followers and believers of Christ are constantly mention as his children. Although adopted yes. God loves us INTIMATELY. WHY ELSE WOULD HE LIMIT HIMSELF IN HUMAN FORM TO DIE FOR US! We have to quit considering that we are only to address him as his position. God is God yes that is known but if we feel closer to him as “Father”or “Dad” or for children Daddy that is fine. It shows comfort. God wants us to be comfortable with him, not comfortable with the world. Tell me if you really believe someone will burn in hell for calling God their dad. Maybe they didn’t have one growing up so as an extra show of personal love(which God adored btw) people may tell God in prayer “you can do the one thing for me that no man can and do it perfectly. You are my perfect dad. Further more it’s actually pretty uplifting to be called dad. Case and point do you call your Dad Father … Most people don’t because a father isn’t supposed to just be a business or informal position. God does not call us to love him informally. You are thereby distancing yourself from the same God that died for you and even mentioned marrying you “unifying intimately with you” in heaven. So you all must remember the parable of the Lost Son who returned home right. The father kept and rejoiced and actually not only put a fine robe on his son but a ring on HIS FINGER! An informal God would not do this! When I hear Father it feels distant. Remember any man (in modern American times, also even the KJV Bible says it must be reworded so often to be accurately descriptive) can be a Father. One sexual encounter makes a man a Father but it takes an even greater more willing and loving man to be a Dad to someone he calls or adopts as his child fully. So then again since our Father is perfect and calls us his Children through our faith of course, how much more loving and willing is he to be there. In my degree of understanding that is a Dad not just a Father. In my knowledge of how I personally feel the wording and understand words he is my Dad. Dad’s protect, provide, love, nurture, cheer on, assist, heal, clothe, feed, etc. Father’s procreate. I have a father ye failed me now not only do I have a good father I have a perfect Dad. Who is always there, who never abandons, leaves, neglects, or abuses me. Sorry if everyone else’s conviction isn’t the same as yours. Blessing may pour on you still. But I still have reverence for God. Just because I don’t speak or refer to things the same as others. I prefer full intimacy with my God. I want him to see how abundantly I trust him. Biblical fear doesn’t mean afraid of btw it just means respect deeply. I have deep love and respect for my mom. And if I had a Dad to be around I would have had the chance to do the same for him. My God is my Dad. He knows I respect him, he knows where I come from when I call him dad, he k iws I am not belittling his stature, and usually if I call him dad it’s paired with you are my “Father in heaven, my God, my Dad, my provider, healer, and the highest and very best of all in all of creation,” I know clearly that God isn’t human, but it won’t stop me from from being intimate with my love and trust for him by showing how close I truly want to be to him and how much I long for his affection and guidance. Pretty sure yes ok with being my Dad! And he’s more than ok with being everyone else’s Dad too.!
One more note to add we say God isn’t human. But the bible describes Jesus as one with the Father. God in flesh right? Exactly he is fully God and Fully human. Which means God understands our nature and our language barriers .
You are welcome to disagree with me. I do agree Jesus, God the son is flesh as he said in Luke 24:39. God the Father is not flesh. He is a Spirit as Jesus Himself said in John 4:24. You do not find it anywhere in scripture where anyone referred to God as ‘Daddy’. Doing so is akin to anthropomorphizing God the Father. Let’s stick with the Word and not make up our own ideas. It’s not about what you want to call Him. It’s about what He wants to be called. Beyond this, do as you will. I will stay with Scripture.
AMIN!! AS YOU HAVE STATED STAY WITH THE SCRIPTURE NOWHERE IN SCRIPTURE IS HE CALLED D A D. HE IS A KING AND HE SHOULD BE HONORED AS SUCH WE WOULD NEVER CALL A KING DADDY EVEN THE CHILDREN OF THE KING DID NOT CALL HIM DADDY OR DAD HOW MUCH MORE SHOULD WE HONOR THE TRUE KING! THIS BRINGS SUCH TEARS TO ME BECAUSE WE’RE FALLING INTO THE TRAP OF THE ENEMY! I REMEMBER EXPERIENCING THE HOLY SPIRIT WHEN I BEGIN TO CALL HIM BY HIS TRUE NAME YAHWEH WHAT AN EXPERIENCE WHAT AN HONOR! I COULD SAY SO MUCH MORE BUT I’LL LEAVE IT AT THIS.
I completely agree with the author of this post. It is highly disrespectful to refer to ABBA Father as daddy. The fact that the term daddy has been sexualized is more than enough reason for me to not dishonor our Majestic creator by calling Him that. Not to mention all of the ratchet entertainers that use the title daddy in their lyrics while demeaning women. My question is simply WHY do Christians need to call Him daddy? Stick to the scripture. He is a Heavenly, Royal, and Majestic being. Even earthly Royals do not permit their children to call their fathers daddy!! No one could address the Queen of England as Liz!!! The endearing title for royalty is His and Her Majesty. That displays intimacy far more than nicknames and common jargon. I cringe when I hear someone call Our creator and lover of our souls “daddy” and the same goes for those who refer to Christ as JC. . You’re adding to the word wrongly, which is blasphemous! God is not your daddy, He is our Father!!!
I totally agree we should reverence His Holy Name and not use the name “Daddy”. Even more disturbing to me is today the pastor said Jesus called God “Daddy, Daddy” when He was in the Garden of Gethsemane. I feel this tries to bring Jesus down to our level and diminish His Deity. It was grieving to me.