EVERY CHRISTIAN MAN SHOULD KNOW...........

Every Christian man should know….
By Charles E King

1. There is one God and He is three persons. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit are and is the Holy Trinity. (Study the scriptures with this knowledge and see its truth unfold) God is the author, creator, and sustainer of all things that are and have ever been (Colossians 1:15-20)

2. When Adam sinned we sinned all. We deserve the wrath of God. We all fall short. (Romans 3:23) We need a savior.

3. Jesus Christ came down as a man and lived a perfect life but died a sinner’s death. This is the death that we deserved. On that cross, He drank the wrath of God, for our sake. (John 3:16) In doing so, His righteousness was imputed to us from his substitutionary life and death. (Romans is a great commentary on this) All we must do is repent and believe. This is the Gospel. This is God’s brilliant infinite plan, that the wisdom of man is folly (I Corinthians 1:18-25) and we bring nothing to the table but our wretchedness. We are saved by the grace of Jesus Christ alone not by anything we do. Accept this truth. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast". (Ephesians 2:8-9)

4. The grace of Jesus does not give us an open license to sin, it should humble us. Knowing that Christ has suffered our punishment and gave us His righteousness, so that we can stand before the holy, holy, holy God unblemished should awaken us to strive to live a holy life in faith. (read Paul’s letter to the Galatians)

5. We exist to glorify God. You should be a living sacrifice to the Lord. Enjoy life the way it is meant to be enjoyed, without perversion or cynicism but in love, faith, and truth. Through the Gospel we also have solid eternal JOY! Let your joy be in Christ. “Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)

6. God is sovereign. And you are not God. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) {Commit this verse to heart}

7. The Holy Bible is the divinely inspired word of God. (2 Tim 3.16-17) It should be a priority to read it frequently, study it, and meditate on what you have read.

8. The Holy Bible cannot be in error or contradict itself because God cannot be in error. (2 Tim 3.16-17) When you have questions seek the Lord in earnest and know that he is there and will answer. (Deuteronomy 4:29-31)

9. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and in humility, for you are in audience with The Holy God. Remember“...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16) Take the time to be still and know God. (Psalm 46:10)

10. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. (Proverbs 1:7) If any man claims wisdom without fearing God, his logic is foundationally flawed. (Read the book of Proverbs)

11. Fear the Lord God and nothing else. This will not be easy; you must believe the Lord will provide for you in all matters. Don’t trust your senses; trust God’s word. (Read the book of Proverbs)

12. To the best of your ability be at peace with those around you, but don’t compromise your convictions. Be slow to anger and when you are angry don’t sin, but be quick to defend the weak and stand for righteousness. “Pure religion is to remember the widows and the orphans and keep yourself unspotted by the world.” (James 1:27)

13. Treat people the way you want to be treated, let all things be done in love, and show the world the love of Christ freely. Make yourself available to others. Don’t make someone beg for help. Whatever you do for the least of the brethren you do to Christ Himself. (Matt 25:40) Don’t withdraw into yourself. The farther you retreat within self, the harder it is to know God.

14. You will always struggle. But your rest and joy is in Jesus Christ. Be calm. Respond to the situation with a level head because God is in control. Let the peace of God rule your heart. (Colossians 3:15)

15. A woman has the power to build you up or destroy you, be discerning about who you choose to be with. If you get married, take it seriously and lay down your life for your wife because the two of you are now one. Never abuse your wife. You are to love her as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25).

16. If you have children teach them the ways of the Lord. This is the greatest gift you can bestow upon them. Discipline and disciple your children. (Ephesians 6:4) There are few things more moving than seeing your child demonstrate wisdom.

17. A man’s first Godly mission field is to his family. (Read Ephesians chapters 5 and 6)

18. Keep your word. Let your “yes” mean “yes” and your “no” mean “no” (James 5:12)

19. Nothing good comes out of being intoxicated (drunk). Reason will leave you and conscience will be gagged. That which is putrid in you will be left uncaged, unchecked, and the enemy will pounce upon you. (Proverbs 23:29-35)

20. Sex is a beautiful gift from God to be shared between a husband and wife. In any other instance beside the aforementioned, when sex is used it is a perversion of the gift. (Hebrews 13:4)

21. Sexual urges are so powerful; you cannot resist them on your own. You must rely on Christ to overcome. His grace is sufficient. “Submit to God. but resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7)

22. Forgive. Whether those who have offended you ask for forgiveness or not, forgive. Your heavenly Father has forgiven you and who are you to deny forgiveness to someone else, so forgive. Remember, when Christ was on the cross he pleaded for his Father to forgive those who crucified him as they were mocking him, so forgive. (Luke 23:34) Bless those who spitefully use you. (Luke 6:28)

23. You will find trouble in the world. There is no need to fear it, because greater is He who is in you than in the world. (I John 4:4)

24. Evil will not save you. (Proverbs 20:22) So, don’t expect, “everything to be ok”, if you are living in sin. Evil will laugh when you fall and mock when you stumble. Whereas, Christ will hold out His hand. To run from the Lord is to embrace death, for that is the only other option. (Proverbs 8:36) Know this truth.

25. Lying is an abomination to God and it is a gateway to numerous other sins. The Lord delights when you are true and honest. Take this to heart. (Proverbs 12:22)

26. Pray a blessing over and be thankful for every meal. Survey the bountiful nourishment before you and be humble and grateful in receiving it. (Colossians 4:2)

27. You are not promised tomorrow. Your next breath is in God’s hand, to give or take. Don’t be afraid of this thought, let it sober you and help you to live each moment remaining for Christ. (James 4:14)

28. Science is a tool to be used to observe and gain a deeper understanding of God’s universe. However, it consists of the empirical findings of man and is therefore subject to man’s corruption and limited intellect. So, beware of those who treat theory as scripture. Look at the stars, if you can, and remember that the entire universe and everything in it will one day be rolled up like a scroll but the Word of God will remain and you will abide with Him. (Read the book of Revelation and be awed)

29. Organized religion is also subject to man’s limitations; beware of pastors who are ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing. Put your faith and trust in God and not man or you will be dangerously disappointed. You must find a good church that preaches the Bible and worship there with other believers. Make yourself available to the church because it is the bride of Christ and you are a part of it. (Hebrews 10:25, I John 1:3, I Corinthians 12)

30. We will fall and we will fail, this is why we need the amazing grace of Jesus Christ. Humbly, like a child returning to the Father, accept this, get up, and know that the sovereign, Lord, God of all, who is the author and finisher of our faith, will complete the work He has started in us. Remember that “neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39) To Our Lord, Savior, and God Christ Jesus be praise, honor, and glory forever and ever. Amen