7 then the Lord God formed [that is, created the body of] man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being [an individual complete in body and spirit]. Genesis 2:7
Today we will look at what a godly man looks like. To start off a godly man seeks God as it says in Matthew 6:33, But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
A godly man worships God with all his heart, mind, soul and strength like it says in Mark 12:30, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul (life), and with all your mind (thought, understanding), and with all your strength.’
A godly man resist the devil and evil as it says in James 4:7, Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
A godly man renews his mind to conform to heaven not of the earth like it says in Romans 12:2, And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
A godly man has a pure heart as it says in 2 Timothy 2:22, So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
A godly man pursues and stands up for what is right not what is evil like in verse Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
A godly man gets on his knees like it says in Romans 14:11, For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”
A godly man prays like it says in verse 2:8 of 1 Timothy, Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger and disputing or quarreling or doubt [in their mind].
A godly man is not ashamed of Gospel as it says in Romans 1:6-17, I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith.”
A godly man knows when to say yes or no, as it says Matthew 5:37, Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
Finally, a godly man seeks these things as it says in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
You make think of others, and you can share them, but these are the main ones that a godly man is as to what I have read and researched.
All Bible verses taken from the AMP, ESV
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