Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. Titus 2:6-8

As I want to continually remind you we are in a spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6) Satan wants to destroy your soul and Jesus wants to save your soul. Every human alive is in this battle, and they don’t even know it. While the world like to seduce and deceive the masses, by keeping them intoxicated and slaves to sin, God is raising up a Holy Army to fight the demonic forces of this world.

Where are the Men of God in this generation? People like to complain about the problems of this world, the moral collapse of society and the family, the root of this problem is the majority of men have abandoned their God ordained role as a Man of God, the Head of the Family and Church.  The collapse of the family and the Church are direct result of most men living in disobedience to God. Just as the angels abandoned their God ordained positions to fornicate with the world (Jude 1:6), most Men have done the same

So what does God expect of us? Be sober minded or self controlled. How can you hear the voice of the Great Shepherd when your never sober? How can you keep your flesh under control of sin when you’re intoxicated? The reality is most crime happens when people are under the influence. The battle begins in your mind, once you become drunk, you already lost the battle, your vulnerable for the devil to devour you like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8) 

As a Man of God, you are a leader , you need to set a good example for the community. When you fall to sin, not only do you fail yourself, but you failed your entire family and community. As the Apostle Paul says here “Show yourself to be a pattern of good works” Do others see Christ in you? If you want to see a change in your family or Church, you be the change, set the tone, make a difference, be the Man of God your called to be

The Apostle Paul mentions also “in your doctrine or teaching” As the Man of God you are a teacher for your family and community. How can you be a teacher when you don’t practice what you preach? Live with integrity, reverence, and incorruptibility. The world will oppose you and call you strange, receive this as a badge of honor to serve The Lord Jesus Christ

Lastly, make sure your speech can’t be condemned, preach and speak the truth. The world loves to gossip and brag, making carnal stories. Be a Man of integrity, speaking truth that can’t be refuted. Notice the Apostle Paul calls these people your opponent , make no mistake you are in a spiritual warfare!

Now I know this is a big calling, and its not for the faint of heart, but Christ has given us the Holy Spirit to lives inside of us, the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead is living inside of You! (Romans 8:11) Live for Christ, because Christ died for You! Amen!