“Man of God”

Introduction:

“Story of a young man going into the Army”

1st Step – God has called every Christian man to live a lifestyle that influences his world for Christ 

Romans 12:2 – Do not allow the world to squeeze you into its mold

2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what [is] that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 

1 Peter 2:9

9 But you [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 

Matthew 6:33 This pursuit makes us distinctively different from the world

33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 

2nd Step – A commitment to Christ starts with denying self

Romans 12:3

3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 

Self-denial means we judge ourselves in light of Scripture

1 Corinthians 11:31

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 

Conclusion
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