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Becoming a Godly Man
As a Christian man, you know you're supposed to be godly, but just what does
that mean? Does it mean be nice, serve at church and try to follow the
10 commandments to the best of your ability? Think about it. Does this
line of thinking even begin to fully encompass the character of God? But
if He's the One we want to pattern our lives after, how does that look
in everyday terms? Pray as you read the following "Godly Man" series
of articles, asking the Lord to transform your life and the lives of those
around you!
Part 1: (pdf)
This first part in a study for both single and married men reminds us all
of just what it means to be godly toward God.
Part 2: (pdf)
You know that friendships with other men are important,
but what does it mean to develop these kinds of godly relationships? Part
two in our series on "Becoming a Godly Man" explores what Scripture
has to say about God's perspective on this important topic.
Part 3: (pdf)
Most men find themselves with many questions when it comes to developing
godliness in their relationships with women. Our culture
isn't typically a great ally in this area. Part three in our series on "Becoming
a Godly Man" touches on many of the frequently asked questions on
this topic as we examine what Scripture has to say.
Part 4: (pdf)
With all of the time spent on the job, it makes sense
that we turn our attention to “How to be a Godly Man on the Job.” The
Bible has a lot to say about work and how to reflect Christ in the positions
God provides for us.
Part 5: (pdf)
It may be surprising to some, but money is
not the root of all evil. The Bible actually tells us that “the LOVE
of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10). More is
written in the Bible about finances and possessions than about heaven!
The subject of money is important to God because our hearts are so important
to Him.
Part 6: (pdf)
Godliness toward the Church involves more than church
attendance. It's more than lip-service about unity. It is an attitude of
love and commitment toward one another. It involves actions that show love
and loyalty toward others. It takes into account how individual actions
and choices affect the greater Body. It is important to remember, the Church
is Christ's body upon the earth. To hurt the Church is to hurt Christ,
as well as ourselves. Love and loyalty for Christ always show themselves
in love and loyalty for His Church.
Part 7: (pdf)
It's not enough to be just a godly man if we’re married, we need
to understand and become what it means to take on the unique privilege
of being a godly husband. The basic roles we are to grow
into involve: lover, leader and protector.
Gender
Bashing (pdf)
You hear it on TV. It comes across in conversations at the water cooler.
You may even feel it yourself at times. It seems "gender bashing" may
be one of the favorite national pastimes. This bashing involves negative
stereotypes that depict one or the other sex in derogatory ways. It may seem
like an innocent expression of frustration, but when we consistently take
part in this kind of talk, we are actually devaluing an entire population
of people God created with purpose and meaning and perhaps are even criticizing
God Himself. Learn more about how to battle this socially-accepted, but ungodly
line of thinking.
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