If I want to finish strong, I need to be honest with myself (and with others) about where I am – so, how am I doing?
As a man of God, how am I doing;
At work
At home
With my wife, my friends
In prayer
With patience, self-control (or the other 7 segments of the fruit of the Spirit)
With priorities, serving others
If I want to finish strong then I've got to evaluate how I'm doing at this stage of the journey
List of 24 characteristics of a godly man – this list appeared in a book written in 1666! So some of the language/phrases reflect that fact
A man of knowledge
A man moved by faith
A man fired by love
A man like God
A man careful about the worship of God
A man who serves God, not men
A man who prizes Christ
A man who weeps
A man who loves the Word
A man who has the Spirit of God residing in him
A man of humility
A man of prayer
A man of sincerity
A heavenly man
A zealous man
A patient man
A thankful man
A man who loves the saints
A man who does not indulge himself in any sin
A man who is good in his relationships
A man who does spiritual things in a spiritual manner
A man thoroughly trained in religion
A man who walks with God
A man who strives to be an instrument for making others godly
How am I doing? I'll think through these. How are YOU doing?
