Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
One of the most important aspect of men is their traits. Traits are distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person, while character is the sum total of these traits. We will focus on a few that I feel are important for every man to have. The more of these you display as a man, the more people will believe and trust in you.
Every male should ask himself this question: What makes me a man? If a man does not know who he is, he will not be all he can be in life.
A man’s definition is not based upon external characteristics, but internal traits.
Proverbs 28:6 – “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.”
Traits Every Man should have:
1. Honest. Honesty is very important. Every man must display sincerity, integrity in all his actions. Deceptive behavior will not inspire trust. Not just honesty to himself, but also to other people.
2. Competent. Base your actions on reason and moral principles. Do not make decisions based on childlike emotional desires or feelings.
3. Respectful. Another characteristic of a good man is respect.
He needs to have manners and treat others with respect. He also needs to be someone that deserves respect The worse thing is to be around someone who is unnecessarily rude to others and acts inappropriately.
4. Sense of Humor. One of the main traits of a good man is a sense of humor. People love to be around people that can make them laugh and enjoy laughing too. Don’t be tense to people. Relax and have them enjoy moments with you.
5. Forward-looking. Have the big picture in mind. Set goals and have a vision of the future. Own up the vision.
6. Family Oriented. Do you value your family? What do talk about concerning your family? Are you proud of your family? These are important traits. You may not come from the best family, but a trait of a good man is having family values. Men need to understand the importance of having parents as good role models and the benefits of a tight family bond, even if that isn’t the life one had.
7. Inspiring. You must display confidence in all that you do. Take charge of your life. Be an example for others to admire. Be a mentor. Inspire others to go further than you have gone.
8. Intelligent. Read, study, and seek challenging assignments. A lot wealth is hidden in books. Intelligent people read and study.
9. Fair-minded. Show fair treatment to all people. Simply value other people. Prejudice is the enemy of justice. You must display empathy by being sensitive to the feelings, values, interests, and well-being of others.
10. Self-Drive. Having goals and motivation is another characteristic of a good man.
We want men that are always trying to do better and are driven to try harder at everything they do. That means they will always try their best in everything they do. They are self-motivated.
11. Broad-minded. Don’t be narrow-minded. Narrow minds are dangerous. Seek out diversity. Look for opportunities in many places. There is so much in the world. Be a broad-minded man.
12. Courageous. Be a man of courage. Fearful and doubtful people don’t accomplish much in life. Have the perseverance to accomplish a goal, regardless of the obstacles you will face. Display a confident calmness when under stress.
13. Straightforward. Use sound judgment to make a good decisions at the right time. Don’t use tactics to get what you want. People will write you off if they know you are not straight forward. Let your YES be YES and your NO be NO.
14. Imaginative and creative. Make timely and appropriate changes in your thinking, plans, and methods. Show creativity by thinking of new and better goals, ideas, and solutions to problems. Be innovative!
15. Easy Going. People want someone they can feel at ease talking to. Don’t be hard on people. Interact with people. Appreciate people. This is the greatest resource God has given us. PEOPLE!
16. Financially Sound. A characteristic of a good man isn’t that he makes a lot of money, but that he handles his money well. Even a man with high income can be broke. How one uses his money an indicator of how he handles issues in his life.
Important to note that the above traits are important for every man to have. I would also wish to state that the above alone can bring frustrations in life. We need to allow God to take the pre-eminence in our lives. ALLOW GOD TO REIN IN YOUR LIVE. All these traits and many others that I have not stated can be part of your life.
A man’s definition is not based upon external characteristics, but internal traits.
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