Are you a good man? Fellas, we may want to think long and hard before we answer this question. Society has it’s definition of what a good man is but that definition pales in comparison to what God considers a good man.
Let’s review a few of God’s standards that defines such a man. “A good man leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous” (Proverbs 13:22). Providing financial support for your children and your grandchildren is only part of our responsibility. I believe this scripture lends itself to legacy building. We teach our children right from wrong and to be examples of godly men. What we teach our children will be passed on to future generations. These life lessons are needed to help our children and their offspring become faithful Christians. We are to be forward thinking in our efforts to lay down the foundation for future generations.
Ephesians 5:22-33 governs how a man should treat his wife. We are the spiritual leaders of our households. We are to love our wives like Christ loved the church. He loved the church so much that he gave His life for it. We are to leave our parents to be with our wives. In other words, the wife becomes your number #1 priority outside of God. Everyone else takes a back seat.
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” (1 Timothy 5:8). Gentlemen, if we don’t take care of our families especially our wife and children, then we are worse than an unbeliever. Wow! It appears God is not a fan of dead-beat dads.
Note 2 self: The key to being a good man is to be a God-fearing man. A man who fears God desires to keep the Lord’s commands and to do what is right. Doing so will greatly increase his chances of being a good man. So, to the question – are you a good man? We should all strive to be.
Blessings to you all, my friends.
Daniel
The Note 2 Self Guy