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THE BAY TALKS
5 Characteristics of a Godly Man
By Watermark Community Church
One of the questions that men often ask is “ How Do I Become a Godly Man ?” A few years ago our senior pastor , Todd Wagner , gave a message entitled , “ Act Like Men : Defining and Discussing God ’ s Calling for Men ” where he outlined some key characteristics of a Godly man with Scriptures to go along with each . In addition , he posted a handout on his personal blog that can be downloaded , printed , and shared .
We hope you these characteristics , and accompanying verses , help spur you on to be the kind of man God created you to be !
1 . STEP UP : Lead . Initiate . Be a man of action . Assume it is your job and your moment . Hate apathy . Reject passivity .
When David heard of it , he sent Joab and all the army , the mighty men …” Be strong , and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God ; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight .” -2 Samuel 10:7,12
“ I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land , so that I would not destroy it ; but I found no one .” – Ezekiel 22:30
2 . SPEAK OUT : Silence in the midst of sin is a sin . Be courageous . Fear God not man . Speak the truth in love .
Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed . Faithful are the wounds of a friend , But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy . – Proverbs 27:5-6
Open your mouth for the mute , for the rights of all the unfortunate . Open your mouth , judge righteously , and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy . – Proverbs 31:8-9
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts , always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you , yet with gentleness and reverence . – 1 Peter 3:15
3 . STAND STRONG : Don ’ t give in when you are challenged , attacked or criticized .
“ Now behold , I have made you today as a fortified city and as a pillar of iron and as walls of bronze against the whole land , to the kings of Judah , to its princes , to its priests and to the people of the land . They will fight against you , but they will not overcome you , for I am with you to deliver you ,” declares the LORD . – Jeremiah 1:18-19
Therefore , my beloved brethren , be steadfast , immovable , always abounding in the work of the Lord , knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord . – I Corinthians 15:58
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