These are for everyone but especially important for men!

1. Integrity – A godly man keeps his word. He does the right thing even when no one is looking. He is trustworthy and reliable to all who call upon him. (Ps. 24:3-6)

2. Courage – A godly man is not afraid to stand alone in the midst of adversity. He isn’t afraid to face his enemies head on. It takes courage to stand up for what is right. A godly man doesn’t choose the easy way out but has the courage to do the right thing even when it’s hard. (Josh. 1:6-9)

3. Self-control – A godly man is in control of his emotions. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t show his emotions. It means his emotions are under the influence and control of the Spirit of God. He doesn’t allow his emotions to get the best of him. (Galatians 5:19-24)

4. Faith – A godly man trusts the Lord in EVERY season. His faith is fixed upon Jesus the author and perfecter of his faith NOT on his circumstances. He’s not tossed to and fro. He’s not deceived by falsehood. He realizes that the most important thing he can do is lead his family to grow in their faith. (Ps. 37:3-7, James 1:6)

5. Diligent – A godly man doesn’t put off tomorrow what needs to be done today. He works hard to provide for his family spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. (Prv. 10:4, 12:24, 21:5)

6. Patient – A godly man is patient in tribulation. He realizes that God is refining and molding him to look more like Christ. He is gentle and kind with others, especially his wife and children. When he wants to be selfish or impatient, he chooses instead to be patient because God has first been patient with him. (Col. 3:12-17, 1 Cor. 13:1-4)

7. Servant – A godly man first and foremost serves his family. He places the needs of others above his own. He doesn’t complain when he doesn’t get his way. He doesn’t make much of himself but seeks to build others up. He realizes that pride comes before the fall so in humility he considers others more significant than himself. He humbly serves others out of the overflow of ‘Christ in him’. (Mark 10:45, 2 Cor, 5:17-21, Philp. 2:3)

These are marks of godliness for everyone. They are traits that all of us should seek to live out. Although, we will fail from time to time, these marks (as well as several others) should be the habit of our lives. When we live these out in our daily lives, it’s easy for others to respect and follow us.