Men of Godly Character

Men, you can truly be the man of godly character that God wants you to be. Get right with God. Get yourself in order. All your relationships will improve if you do. Respect and honor come by being a godly man of character, not by demanding it.

June's Message, Day 17:

Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. Colossians 3:19-21 NIV

Men, we are admonished by the Lord to be loving, caring, compassionate, patient, supportive, and understanding towards our spouses, parents, and children. We are to lead by example in our words and deeds, in our relationship with God, and in our interpersonal relationships. We should be encouragers and positive supporters, not belittling or crass or negative or suppressive or oppressive. We should guide and direct with godly wisdom and character. Respect and honor come to us by living in this way, not by demanding it. The best way to be one of authority is to exercise power in well-controlled and beneficial ways. The single most important thing you can do to improve your relationship with your spouse, family, and children is to work daily on your relationship with God. Finally, keep working on yourself. Pray each day for God to help and empower you to become the godly man of character that He wants and knows you can be. You can be that man.