So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. GENESIS 1:27 NLT
Being a Godly man…
Is not easy
You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 TIMOTHY 3:1 NLT
Requires guidance
Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. PSALM 27:11 NLT
Advice to women
Godly men…
Know that they need spiritual direction
All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17
A prayer of Moses, the man of God. PSALM 90:1 NLT
Take on the burden of leadership
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. 2 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14 NLT
Chase the right things
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 1 TIMOTHY 6:10-11 NLT
Run from sexual sin! 1 CORINTHIANS 6:18 NLT
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 2 TIMOTHY 2:22 NLT
Christian maturity is knowing what to run from and what to run to
Invite Spiritual community into their lives
Every Godly man needs a….
Paul: Spiritual Leader
Barnabas: Spiritual Encourager
Timothy: Spiritual Disciple