Coach C. here.
Let’s not waste words today.
God’s got a blueprint for manhood—and it’s not soft, confused, or passive. It’s sharp, direct, and full of fire.
If you’re ready to be the kind of man who doesn’t flinch when the world shakes, then lock in. Paul gave us five commands in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 that represent five foundational marks of biblical manhood. These aren’t suggestions. They’re marching orders.
1. Be On Your Guard – Eyes Up, Brother
“Be on your guard…”
This is the call to spiritual situational awareness. A real man doesn’t drift. He discerns. He doesn’t let sin sneak into his home, his mind, or his habits.
- What are you letting past your filters?
- What are your kids watching you tolerate?
- What’s been creeping in while you’re “too tired to fight”?
Coach’s Challenge:
- Set up boundaries on your media.
- Start your day in prayer with a “watchman mindset.”
- Lead family devotions even if it’s uncomfortable.
2. Stand Firm in the Faith – Don’t Flinch
“…stand firm in the faith…”
Biblical manhood isn’t built on opinions. It’s built on truth. That means knowing Scripture, believing it even when culture mocks it, and standing when others bow.
3. Be Courageous – Face the Fire
“…be courageous…”
Courage is not the absence of fear. It’s doing the right thing in spite of fear. You’re not alone—but you are responsible.
- Confront sin in your own life.
- Lead spiritually at home.
- Risk failing in something God is calling you to start.
4. Be Strong – In Spirit, Not Just Muscle
“…be strong.”
This isn’t just about bench presses and bootcamps. Strength here is inner resilience. It’s forged by discipline, forged by resistance, forged in prayer.
Coach’s Tools:
- Fast once a month to build self-control.
- Lift heavy and read heavy—train body and soul.
- Join a men’s group. Isolation weakens. Brotherhood strengthens.
5. Do Everything in Love – Lead with the Cross
“…do everything in love.”
This one? It anchors the rest. Real men serve. Real men forgive. Real men show affection without losing their edge.
- Your wife? Needs your love.
- Your kids? Crave your presence.
- Your brothers in Christ? Need your humility.
Dig Deeper: The Five Pillars of Biblical Manhood Book
If you want a tool to keep going deeper, I highly recommend this one:
The Five Pillars of Biblical Manhood by John Mark Caton (Affiliate Link)
Coach’s Final Word
You don’t drift into becoming a godly man. You build it—brick by brick, rep by rep, prayer by prayer.
So today—don’t just read this. Choose one pillar and start living it.
Write it on your mirror. Tell a brother to hold you accountable. Show your son how it’s done.
You were made for more.
Stay sharp. Stay grounded. Stay better.
— Coach C.
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