A man of God will bear good fruits. He is not a man of God if he doesn’t!
In my Nigeria where I live, just like in many places around the world, I have realised that many people are quick to be called “men of God.” But the question is, “are all of them truly men of God?”
What I have also come to realise is that some of those so-called men of God hardly live up to that identity.
I am not saying this because I am judging them. But rather because, it can be seen that many of them are not conducting themselves in ways that bring glory to God.
If someone is a man of God, he should not say and do things that are attributes of men of satan.
How can you be a man of God and your lifestyle has no regard for the word of God?
- A man of God should conduct himself in obedience to God.
- A man called of God should seek to please God more than men.
- A man of God should bear fruits that bring glory to God.
Otherwise, it gives room for avoidable doubts.
The sad truth is that many people who claim to be men of God are really not what they claim. And from such people, we should be wary.
Remember the warning Jesus handed us in Matthew chapter 7:
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.“
Beware of fake men of God.
The above advice is as relevant today it was when it was given over two thousand years ago. It will be to your own peril to neglect it.
Many people who claim to be prophets are ravenous wolves in sheep clothing. But as Jesus hinted us, “we [will] know them by their fruits.”
A man of God will bear good fruits. He is not a man of God if he consistently bears bad fruits.
One source quoted the late American evangelist, Billy Graham to have said:
“A Man of God is one who depends on the Grace of God, preaches the Word of God, stays in the Will of God, fulfils the Purposes of God, respects the Servants of God, edifies the Family of God, is filled with the Spirit of God, devotes himself to the Ministry of God, loves the Word of God, and lives for the Kingdom of God!”
What’s your own idea of a man of God?
©Copyright 2018 | Victor Uyanwanne
What was the Wendy’s slogan way back when, “Where’s the beef?” Well, with believers it’s “where’s the fruit?” You hit this right on the head, Victor. Good stuff.
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Thank you Shawn for reading and commenting. I like the way you put it: With believers, it’s where is the fruit. That’s so correct because it agrees with Jesus words.
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Can I repost this on my blog?
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Of course, yes. Thanks
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Here is your blog post on my site. Thanks so much! Otherwise, it gives room for avoidable doubts. #Victorscorner #fruit https://goo.gl/bNYGEY
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Thank you for spreading the message.
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Wow! You said it, Victor. “Beware of fake men of God.” You are absolutely right it is more relevant today and it is to our peril if we don’t pay attention. We cannot check our brain in at the door. We must be sober, not asleep! Thanks for this post!
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You are welcome Barbara. It’s been a while…Hope you are doing great?
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I know. I am in this Bible Study Methods class at my church and it, along with preparing to be speak at our church’s Ladies Retreat weekend consumed my time. Retreat is over, and my last class is this month; so hopefully, I can be somewhat regular. I really did enjoy your post!
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Oh that’s great. I trust you had a great time at the Ladies Retreat.
Bible studies are good use of our time. Many things happen in church, but Bible Studies are my favourites. Thanks for the feedback.
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It’s time to awaken from all form of slumber and sleepiness, watch and be vigilant. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes it is. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Thanks for the reblog.
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you are welcome
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