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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU? – SOLOMON

“For it was so, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God, as was the heart of his father David.” – 1 Kings 11:4 REFERENCE: 1 KINGS 11:1-6 Bad boys can come from the loins of good men; therefore, fathers must get involved in the lives of their sons and, by a good example, teach them good and godly values that will help them in life. Boaz was Solomon’s forefather, but they were very different. Solomon gradually turned away from God after marrying many foreign...
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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU? – BOAZ

“…have I not commanded the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.” – Ruth 2:9b REFERENCE: RUTH 2:5-12 Boaz met Ruth when she came to glean in his field; he inquired about her and discovered she was Naomi’s daughter-in-law. Boaz did not use his position or status to take advantage of her, considering she was at his mercy as a female foreigner. He chose to go about it the right way, following due process in making her his wife. He is one of the...
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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU? – SAMSON

“And Samson said to them, “This time I shall be blameless regarding the Philistines if I harm them!” – Judges 15:1-5 REFERENCE: Judges 15:1-5 & Judges 16:23-31 Samson was a man with no clear sense of purpose; he lived thoughtlessly and sold his honor on beds of fornication; he sought independence without learning submission. He was taken by his looks and gift, assuming these qualify him for special treatments and the love of women. He despised correction and liked to have his way. Let’s see all these play out in Samson’s life: He Used God as a Means to an...
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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU? – JOSEPH

“Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?” – Genesis 50:19   REFERENCE: GENESIS 50:18-21 Abraham Lincoln said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test a man’s character, give him power.” Joseph was a gifted man, loved by God, but underwent a long journey that tested his character. He was trained by trials and bettered by betrayal. Through his travails, he learned to live a life of purpose, discipline, godliness, character, and boundaries. He passed the test of character and eventually rose to the throne. Let us examine the character traits that...
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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU? – NABAL

“…Nabal is his name, and folly is with him! But I, your maidservant, did not see the young men of my lord whom you sent.” – 1 Samuel 25:23b REFERENCE: 1 Samuel 25:2-11 & 1 Samuel 25:21-27 & 32-38 Nabal was a wealthy entrepreneur in animal farming and textiles. He had a large factory, numerous staff, and a wise and beautiful wife. However, as his name meant folly, so was he foolish. There are several things we observe about him: No Abiding Relationship with God: Nabal's story did not mention God or his service to Him. He was the kind...
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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU? – ABRAHAM

“In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” – Genesis 22:18    REFERENCE: GENESIS 22:15-19   Abraham’s life speaks to men today. He lived by faith and followed God in uncertain seasons of life. He also had moments of weakness and struggled with delayed desires. He was a rich man, perhaps, one of the richest in his days, but he kept a good conscience before God and man. Certain traits have immortalized the person and name of Abraham: a.     A God-Lover: Abraham’s wealth did not affect his devotion to God. He built...
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WHAT MANNER OF MAN ARE YOU?

“…what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness…” – 2 Peter 3:11b    REFERENCE: 2 PETER 3:11-12 Men's empowerment has not received enough attention. Who helps him fight his fears? To who does he cry? Who teaches him how to be a man of honor or how to treat a woman? Who helps him navigate his culture’s definition of sexuality and manhood? The world paused to celebrate fathers yesterday; in the next week, inspired2Go will focus on men to empower them. These will be invaluable lessons for women and younger men too. Manner is the...
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STAY WITH THE PROMISE

“He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.” ~ Romans 4:20   REFERENCE: Romans 4:16-22   Have you ever been in a place where your reality looks nothing like your promise, where what you see looks nothing like what God said? It can be unsettling and discouraging. Abraham had a promise from God, and after 24 years, it looked like God had forgotten. Imagine a married couple who tried to have children for over 45 years of their married lives. When the man was 75 years old and the...
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THE SOUND OF FREEDOM

“For it shall come to pass in that day; says the Lord of hosts, ‘that I will break his yoke from your neck, and will burst your bonds; foreigners shall no more enslave them.” – Jeremiah 30:8 REFERENCE: Jeremiah 30:1-10 The children of Israel were in captivity in Babylon; according to records, their situation was so bad that men walked around in anguish, holding their stomachs like pregnant women. It had been many years, yet their freedom seemed delayed. Jeremiah had earlier written to them to plan to stay longer than expected in captivity but ensure they thrived in spite of...
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HUMILITY: PATHWAY TO GREATNESS

“Now the man Moses was very humble (modest, meek & self-effacing), more than all men who were on the face of the earth.” – Numbers 12:3 (AMP).   REFERENCE: Numbers 12:1-8   We live in a world where people like to brag and reel out their credentials to oppress others or avoid others looking down on them. The entertainment industry thrives on vanity, showing off wealth, followership, and accomplishments. Musicians sing about making money and getting girls; wrestlers and boxers call themselves by names that make them appear larger-than-life, and politicians speak derogatorily and rudely to their opponents. However, humility is...
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