Being a Man

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Do everything in love.

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I set aside childish ways.

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.