Dear brothers and sisters, being a good man is a noble pursuit that brings honor and glory to God. The Bible is filled with wisdom on how to live a life that reflects God’s love and righteousness. As we seek to understand what it means to be a good man, we must look to the Scriptures for guidance and inspiration.
A good man is one who walks in integrity. He is honest, trustworthy, and upright in all his dealings. His character shines brightly, and his actions are a testimony to his faith. He treats others with respect and kindness, always seeking to do what is right in the eyes of the Lord. This kind of man is not swayed by the temptations of the world but holds fast to the teachings of Christ.
Moreover, a good man is compassionate and merciful. He sees the needs of others and is moved to help. His heart is tender, and he is quick to forgive those who have wronged him. Just as Christ showed us mercy, a good man extends that same mercy to those around him. He is a peacemaker, striving to bring harmony and understanding wherever he goes.
A good man is also diligent and hardworking. He does not shy away from his responsibilities but embraces them with a joyful heart. He understands that his work is a form of worship and that through his labor, he can glorify God. Whether in his job, his family, or his community, he gives his best effort, knowing that he is serving the Lord.
One of the greatest examples of a good man in the Bible is Joseph. Despite the many trials he faced, Joseph remained faithful to God. He showed integrity in Potiphar’s house, compassion towards his brothers, and diligence in his duties in Egypt. His life is a testament to what it means to be a good man, and we can learn much from his example.
In conclusion, dear friends, let us strive to be men of integrity, compassion, and diligence. Let us look to the Scriptures for wisdom and guidance, and let our lives be a reflection of God’s love and righteousness. If you found this content helpful, I encourage you to share it with others.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about being a good man.
“A good man sheweth favour, lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion”
— Psalm 112:5
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornfulBut his delight is in the law of the Lord ; in his law doth he meditate day night”
— Psalm 1:1-2
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his way”
— Psalm 37:23
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with thy God?”
— Micah 6:8
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh”
— Galatians 5:16
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithMeekness, temperance: against such there is no law”
— Galatians 5:22-23
“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
— Galatians 6:9
“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sinceritySound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you”
— Titus 2:7-8
“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good workTo speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men”
— Titus 3:1-2
“Pure religion undefiled before God the Father is this, To visit the fatherless widows in their affliction, to keep himself unspotted from the world”
— James 1:27
“Who is a wise man endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom”
— James 3:13
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering”
— Colossians 3:12
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are calledWith all lowliness meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love”
— Ephesians 4:1-2
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear childrenAnd walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, hath given himself for us an offering a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour”
— Ephesians 5:1-2
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, in the power of his might”
— Ephesians 6:10
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”
— Romans 12:2
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good”
— Romans 12:21
“Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting drunkenness, not in chambering wantonness, not in strife envying”
— Romans 13:13
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 5:16
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law the prophets”
— Matthew 7:12
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel”
— Philippians 1:27
“That ye may be blameless harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world”
— Philippians 2:15
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things”
— Philippians 4:8
“The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them”
— Proverbs 11:3
“A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord : but a man of wicked devices will he condemn”
— Proverbs 12:2
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
— Proverbs 14:23
“To do justice judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice”
— Proverbs 21:3
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favour rather than silver gold”
— Proverbs 22:1
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich”
— Proverbs 28:6
“Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destructionOpen thy mouth, judge righteously, plead the cause of the poor needy”
— Proverbs 31:8-9
“Let not mercy truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heartSo shalt thou find favour good understanding in the sight of God man”
— Proverbs 3:3-4
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh”
— Luke 6:45
“But to do good to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased”
— Hebrews 13:16
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow”
— Isaiah 1:17
“Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples”
— John 15:8