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The most ignored attribute of good men in Scripture

As a youth and a believer, I (Sebastien) had a strong desire to become a good man. To that end, I believed that I could develop into one by:

1. Going to church
2. Doing good unto others
3. Being a good husband and father
4. Working hard
5. Being a servant-leader, etc.

Of course, these are all good things. However, what I didn’t know was that they are only part of the equation for the biblical definition of a good man.

Furthermore, the Bible mostly tells us that we humans aren’t good.

In Mark 10:18, Jesus said to the rich young ruler:

"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone.”

Which resonates with another well-known passage, which is Romans 3:12:

“They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who does good, no, not one.”

But, conversely, there are other passages which hint that goodness can be a human trait, such as Luke 6:45, where Jesus says:

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good.”

And in Acts 11: 24, we read about Barnabas:

“he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.”

So which is it? Is there such a thing as a good man? And what does it take to be one?

Today, we’ll look at the biblical definition of a good man, and the answer to our title “What Does Being a Good Man Imply?” Might surprise you.

In This Episode You Will:

1. Be given one of the most painful verses to read for financially struggling men.
2. Learn the three components of Solomon’s definition of a good man.
3. Learn the most overlooked reason why Job was said to be a good man.
4. Learn the true meaning of the parable of the talents

Memorable Quotes:

“If you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” 

~ Abraham Lincoln

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.”

~ Proverbs 13:22

“Righteousness is not only being saved, sanctified, and righteous spiritually - it also includes bearing fruit in every sphere of your life - including financially.”

“Many Christians, unfortunately, have often taken the good steward approach of saving a penny rather than making a penny.”

“God doesn’t send significant growth and blessing where there is poor management.”

“Everybody thinks Joseph got promoted to work for Pharaoh because of his gift for interpreting dreams, but at the end of the day, it was Joseph’s obvious administrative abilities that got him promoted in Potiphar’s house, in jail, and that got him named Prime Minister of Egypt.”

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” ~ Proverbs 11:25

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running...