A godly father exercises headship over what he “owns” in trust from God:
His children belong to him and ultimately to God, so he leads them.
His home is a little kingdom, and he is the appointed king, under the High King.
That’s why a godly man does not apologize for making decisions for his household. That’s his job. That’s what he’ll answer for.
He’s not treating them like property. He’s treating them like his responsibility.