βA man must be ready to represent his family before God (as a priest), represent God before his family (as a prophet), meet the needs of those in his household (as a provider), & place himself between his family & all who would do them harm (as a protector).
-Voddie Baucham.
Voddie Baucham's wife, Bridget, honors him at his funeral service:
"He loved me well. He loved his children. He loved the church. He loved God. He loved the gospel. And he loved God's people.
What a privilege it was to be his wife and the mother of his children."
I spent about 1400 words and a lot of research trying to nail down what @SteveDeaceShow explains in a pithier and more entertaining way in just a few minutes. The parable of the wedding feast is a perfect application for this moment!
At Anthro Weekend Utah, a convention for Furries, some folks got together for a Latter-Day Saint Furry meet n' greet, where they sang, among other things "All Creatures of Our God and King"
"Pastors, tomorrow will you sing with your people, before you preach, or will you be looking at your notes? They are watching, and learning, as they should be. βThe priests praised the Lord, singing with all their might to the Lord.β 2 Chronicles 30:21."
-John Piper