How to Build a Godly & Manly FoxholeSample

NOTE: This devotional is meant to be consumed mainly in audio form. The text below simply serves as an outline for the audio material.

The ultimate reason why many men struggle: Men don’t have a foxhole.

Breakdown of this devotional:  

• Day 1: What makes a godly man?  
• Day 2: What makes a manly man?  
• Day 3: Can you be both godly and manly?  
• Day 4: Was Jesus a manly man?  
• Day 5: What is a foxhole?  
• Day 6: Why do men need a foxhole?  
• Day 7: How do you build/maintain your foxhole?

In Day 1 of this devotional, we’re going to answer the question: WHAT MAKES A GODLY MAN?

1. Truths outside the self (the narrative of humanity):  

• Here’s the story: We were created to be like God. We blew it. We now require deliverance to become pure before the eyes of a Holy and Just God. God sent Jesus to pay for the sins of humanity. We simply have to accept God’s free gift of grace and salvation.
  • We were created to be like God.
    • Genesis 1:27      
  • We blew it.
    • Genesis 3:1-24      
  • We now require deliverance to become pure before the eyes of a Holy and Just God. 
    • Romans 3:23      
  • God sent Jesus to pay for the sins of humanity.
    • Luke 19:10  
    • 2 Corinthians 5:21      
  • We simply have to accept God’s free gift of grace and salvation.
    • Romans 10:9-10        

2. Truths displayed publicly (answers the question: What makes a godly man?):  

• 10 main characteristics from the Bible.
  • 1. A godly man has surrendered his life to Christ.
    • Galatians 2:20      
  • 2. A godly man is selfless.
    • Matthew 16:24-25      
  • 3. A godly man strives for holiness.
    • 1 Peter 1:13-18  
    • Leviticus 11:44      
  • 4. A godly man is repentant.
    • 1 John 1:9      
  • 5. A godly man loves his wife as Christ loved the church.
    • Ephesians 5:22-30      
  • 6. A godly man is sexually pure.
    • 1 Corinthians 6:18      
  • 7. A godly man protects his mind.
    • 2 Corinthians 10:5      
  • 8. A godly man is humble.
    • Proverbs 27:2      
  • 9. A godly man does not rely on his own strength alone.  
    • Philippians 4:13      
  • 10. A godly man loves God and his neighbor.  
    • Mark 12:28-31        

Before you move on to the next thing, here are some questions to ask yourself:

1. Where do I fit into the narrative of humanity?

2. How many of the godly attributes listed in this devotional do I possess?

3. Do I have men around me that are pushing me to sharpen or develop these godly attributes?

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Make sure you come back tomorrow for Day 2 where we discuss what makes a manly man.

Until then, keep pushing back darkness… keep forging spiritual, mental, and physical resilience… KEEP SEEKING THE LION OF JUDAH.