Today isToday isFather's DayFather's Day

5 Ways to Know a Man5 Ways to Know a Man

Polite StrangersPolite Strangers

We used to know people – neighborsWe used to know people – neighbors

Today we are kind polite – but strangersToday we are kind polite – but strangers

Here are 5 ways to know a manHere are 5 ways to know a man

This will help in building friendships and This will help in building friendships and relationships that will last.relationships that will last.

HIS CHARACTER – What he isHIS CHARACTER – What he is

Titus 1:15-16Titus 1:15-16 15 To the pure all things are 15 To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. mind and conscience are defiled.

16 They profess to know God, but in 16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every disobedient, and disqualified for every good work. good work.

HIS CHARACTER – What he isHIS CHARACTER – What he is

Character is what you are in the darkCharacter is what you are in the dark Reputation is what people seeReputation is what people see Character is seen under fireCharacter is seen under fire Character is what God knows you areCharacter is what God knows you are

HIS CHARACTER – What he isHIS CHARACTER – What he is

Here is the test:Here is the test:

Who do Who do OTHERSOTHERS think you are? think you are?

HIS CHARACTER – What he isHIS CHARACTER – What he is

Here is the test:Here is the test:

Who do Who do OTHERSOTHERS think you are? think you are?

Who do Who do YOUYOU think you are? think you are?

HIS CHARACTER – What he isHIS CHARACTER – What he is

Here is the test:Here is the test:

Who do Who do OTHERSOTHERS think you are? think you are?

Who do Who do YOUYOU think you are? think you are?

Who are you Who are you REALLYREALLY??

HIS CONVERSATION – HIS CONVERSATION – What he saysWhat he says

What you say is what you areWhat you say is what you are Let your words be sweet, you may have to Let your words be sweet, you may have to

eat them.eat them. Colossians 4:6Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always Let your speech always

be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each may know how you ought to answer each one.one.

HIS CONDUCT – HIS CONDUCT – What he doesWhat he does

Colossians 2:6Colossians 2:6 As you have therefore As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, Him,

1 Peter 2:211 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: follow His steps:

Matthew 7:20Matthew 7:20 Therefore by their fruits you Therefore by their fruits you will know them.will know them.

HIS CONTRIBUTION – HIS CONTRIBUTION – What he givesWhat he gives

Galatians 6:7 Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. that he will also reap.

Luke 6:38Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.back to you.

HIS CREED – HIS CREED – What he believesWhat he believes

Titus 1:9 Titus 1:9 receiving the end of your faith--receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.the salvation of your souls.

There are some core values, beliefs, There are some core values, beliefs, teachings – become our creedteachings – become our creed

These are the things we live byThese are the things we live by

Is your character Is your character showing?showing?

A teacher with a cross on a chain around A teacher with a cross on a chain around his neck – usually in his shirthis neck – usually in his shirt

He bent over – Cross came outHe bent over – Cross came out Child said – Your religion is showing.Child said – Your religion is showing.

Is your religion, speech, faith, Is your religion, speech, faith, conduct and character showing?conduct and character showing?