Over at the CBMW (The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood) they are running a series on 'The Godly Man's Picture'. I have found this to be a really helpful read. (If you click on the title of the series you can read the post in full.)
Jeff Robinson has done a brilliant job helping us see that there is more to our role as men/husbands/fathers than to lead, protect & provide. He mentions that part of our role has to do with sanctification. And this is rarely mentioned when we are attempting to lead, protect & provide for our family.
In this article, Robinson is committed to reminding himself as well as others of the God given task we have been called to, in leading our homes & churches. But not only what we have been called to - but what we must be first. This list is challenging and yet exciting.
Let me share with you the six attributes that Robinson has borrowed from the Puritan Pastor, Watson and what he says a godly man is: (you can read the article to read the explanation of each attribute)
1) A man of knowledge.
2) A man moved by faith.
3) A man fired with love.
4) A man like God.
5) A man careful about the worship of God. (challenged afresh by this one)
6) A man who serves God, not men.
Lord may we experience YOUR grace as we attempt to apply these attributes to our lives & then in our leadership.
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