
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
– 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
How should Christian husbands, fathers, and singles act like men?
- Love God.
- Guard your heart.
- Read your Bible every day.
- Get a job.
- Avoid intoxication.
- Tell the truth.
- Express sincere gratitude.
- Don’t fear emotions.
- Adopt an eternal perspective.
- Take responsibility.
- Get up early.
- Be trustworthy.
- Limit social media intake.
- Cultivate meaningful friendships.
- Don’t compromise your morals.
- Avoid temptation.
- Respect your elders.
- Do hard things.
- Find a place to serve.
- Educate yourself.
- Make wise investments.
- Follow the golden rule.
- Give honor where honor is due.
- Be on time.
- Pursue holiness.
- Teach your children.
- Let your word be your bond.
- Memorize Scripture.
- Choose kindness over cruelty.
- Express self-control.
- Put God first.
- Have a good work ethic.
- Ask probing questions.
- Living sacrificially.
- Watch your tone of voice.
- Don’t use profanity.
- Trust God’s overruling providence.
- Find godly role models.
- Read widely.
- Court rather than date.
- Admit your mistakes.
- Do not watch pornography.
- Write down your prayers.
- Acknowledge your mortality.
- Fight discouragement.
- Get married.
- Don’t make excuses.
- Tithe.
- Be a gentleman.
- Listen.
- Practice generosity.
- Sing in worship.
- Have a plan.
- Refrain from gossip.
- Know yourself.
- Share your testimony often.
- Don’t act in anger.
- Date your wife.
- Forgive freely.
- Offer to help.
- Stop complaining.
- Take care of your body.
- Pay your debts.
- Be kind to children.
- Confess your sins.
- Honor your parents.
- Be patient.
- Think before you speak.
- Share the gospel clearly.
- Don’t put your hands on a woman.
- Don’t boast or brag.
- Love your enemies.
- Have a sabbath day.
- Don’t waste money.
- Be humble.
- Resist gluttony.
- Develop biblical convictions.
- Have a sense of humor.
- Go to church.
- Do your duty.
- Live in the real world
- Be a servant-leader.
- Try new things.
- Live within your means.
- Dress modestly.
- Speak the truth in love.
- Learn from your failures.
- Protect your family.
- Fight isolation.
- Strive for excellence.
- Act your age.
- Maintain a good name.
- Be a provider.
- Don’t live in the past.
- Be a role model.
- Stay with your family.
- Remember where you can come from.
- Cultivate good habits.
- Don’t be a hypocrite.
- Determine to finish strong.
- Follow Jesus!