A REAL MAN'S MAN
I Kings 2:1-4
"Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 'I go the way of all earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statues, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn.' "
Now that Solomon was enthroned to take his place, David had a final charge to his son: "Be strong, and prove yourself a man." But what makes a man a real man? The world's image of manhood is athletic prowess, being in charge, being in control of his emotions ("real men don't cry"), and other external demonstrations of strength. In contrast, God's definition of a real man is one who walks in God's way with internal strength and integrity. The proof of his manhood is that he lives with strong godly convictions and self-discipline. He will be successful where it really counts – in God's eyes. That's what I wish for myself and for my children.
TODAY'S CONVICTION: A real man lives with inner strength rather than with external macho.
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Have a "God's man (or woman)" day. Love you.
I Kings 2:1-4
"Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 'I go the way of all earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statues, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn.' "
Now that Solomon was enthroned to take his place, David had a final charge to his son: "Be strong, and prove yourself a man." But what makes a man a real man? The world's image of manhood is athletic prowess, being in charge, being in control of his emotions ("real men don't cry"), and other external demonstrations of strength. In contrast, God's definition of a real man is one who walks in God's way with internal strength and integrity. The proof of his manhood is that he lives with strong godly convictions and self-discipline. He will be successful where it really counts – in God's eyes. That's what I wish for myself and for my children.
TODAY'S CONVICTION: A real man lives with inner strength rather than with external macho.
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Have a "God's man (or woman)" day. Love you.
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