The Man I Want To Be

THE MAN I WANT TO BE Is godly: All who come in contact with him will know that he is a God-fearing Christian; who Exercises self-control and discipline: Continuously striving to resist sinful carnal desires; who is Teachable: Continuously seeking God’s wisdom, understanding, instruction and knowledge; is Growing continuously in fear, faith, trust, obedience and humility towards God and the things of God; who Walks in truth and not by feelings; who Takes personal responsibility for thoughts and actions, and who Confesses right away when he falls short and sins, and then immediately Asks God for forgiveness, and who right away Forgives others who trespass against him; who frequently Examines his heart under the light of God’s Word to detect and correct self-deceptive and self-serving motives; who Keeps his promises and honors his commitments, even if they subsequently become inconvenient; who Pays his obligations on time and in full, is a debtor to no man; and who for all eternity Endeavors to know God and seeks an ever-deepening personal relationship with Him. This is The man I want to be …Was justified, is being sanctified, will someday be glorified…