3. Habits of a Godly Man
02/27/25 • 78 min
Godly men don’t grow by accident. In this episode, Ben Ratliff and Matt Adams, joined by guest Stephen Spinnenweber, break down 18 Habits of a Godly Man. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, these habits shape men to honor Christ in every area of life.
1.Worship – Commit to corporate worship, morning and evening.
2.Rest – Honor the Lord’s Day by setting aside work.
3.Work Hard – Labor diligently six days for God’s glory.
4.Read the Bible – Daily intake of Scripture is essential.
5.Pray – Fight prayerlessness and seek God regularly.
6.Meditate on the Word – Dwell deeply on biblical truth.
7.Confess Sin – Own your failures and repent.
8.Pursue Purity – Kill lust and guard your heart.
9.Sleep Well – Sleep honors God and strengthens the body.
10.Exercise – Physical discipline benefits spiritual life.
11.Eat Well – Glorify God in your diet.
12.Read Books – Grow in wisdom and knowledge.
13.Give Generously – Support the church and care for others.
14.Sing – Lead in worship with your voice.
15.Build Relationships – Invest in friendships and mentorship.
16.Provide – Take responsibility for those under your care.
17.Protect – Defend life and those entrusted to you.
18.Teach – Pass the faith to others.
Godly habits require effort, discipline, and accountability. Keep growing, keep leading, and keep passing it on.
Larger for Life podcast
Bible Reading Plans (Ligonier)
If God Already knows, Why Pray by Doug Kelly
Puritan Theology (chapter on meditation)
"A Biblical Relationship for Training Up Godliness" by Matt Adams
Provide & Protect YouTube channel
Godly men don’t grow by accident. In this episode, Ben Ratliff and Matt Adams, joined by guest Stephen Spinnenweber, break down 18 Habits of a Godly Man. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, these habits shape men to honor Christ in every area of life.
1.Worship – Commit to corporate worship, morning and evening.
2.Rest – Honor the Lord’s Day by setting aside work.
3.Work Hard – Labor diligently six days for God’s glory.
4.Read the Bible – Daily intake of Scripture is essential.
5.Pray – Fight prayerlessness and seek God regularly.
6.Meditate on the Word – Dwell deeply on biblical truth.
7.Confess Sin – Own your failures and repent.
8.Pursue Purity – Kill lust and guard your heart.
9.Sleep Well – Sleep honors God and strengthens the body.
10.Exercise – Physical discipline benefits spiritual life.
11.Eat Well – Glorify God in your diet.
12.Read Books – Grow in wisdom and knowledge.
13.Give Generously – Support the church and care for others.
14.Sing – Lead in worship with your voice.
15.Build Relationships – Invest in friendships and mentorship.
16.Provide – Take responsibility for those under your care.
17.Protect – Defend life and those entrusted to you.
18.Teach – Pass the faith to others.
Godly habits require effort, discipline, and accountability. Keep growing, keep leading, and keep passing it on.
Larger for Life podcast
Bible Reading Plans (Ligonier)
If God Already knows, Why Pray by Doug Kelly
Puritan Theology (chapter on meditation)
"A Biblical Relationship for Training Up Godliness" by Matt Adams
Provide & Protect YouTube channel
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Books mentioned:
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The Holy Spirit – Geoffrey Thomas
Piety: The Heartbeat of Reformed Theology – Joel Beeke
Masculine Christianity – Zachary Garris
The Spirit and the Church – John Owen
The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt
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