In a society that has lost it’s morals, etiquette and Biblical values, our sons can learn to become gentlemen. They can learn to be kind, respectful and Godly young men.
The Bible is full of advice on how our sons can develop habits that set them apart from others.
If we raise our sons to observe this Godly advice, they will grow up to be true gentleman.
- Fear The Lord. It’s the beginning of knowledge. (Prov. 1:7)
- Listen carefully. A wise man listens intently and learns much. (Prov. 1:5)
- Pay attention to your father’s instruction. You’ll be glad you did. Prov. 1:8
- And don’t forget your mother’s teaching. She has wisdom to offer. (Prov. 1:8b).
- Control your temper. “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty. And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city” (Prov. 16:32).
- Keep your word. A gentleman follows through on what he says he will do.
- Don’t hang out with the ungodly. Bad company corrupts good morals. (I Cor 15:33).
- Invest in strong, loyal friendships. The kind of friend who “sticks closer than a brother” (Prov. 18:24).
- Do what needs to be done. Without being told. Don’t wait to be asked when you know what you should do.
- Look sharp. Not sloppy or slovenly – simply neat and clean will do.
- Trust in The Lord. And don’t rely on your own understanding. (Prov. 3:5).
- Don’t reject correction. Consider it an opportunity to learn and grow. (Prov. 3:11).
- Be known as a hard worker. Learn to enjoy your job and take on whatever must be tackled. (Prov. 6:6).
- Walk in purity. Avert your eyes and run from immorality. There is power in purity. (I Thess 4:3-5)
- Be polite. “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- Work out. Keep in shape. A young man should be strong and fit for whatever he might be called upon to carry out.
- Watch over those who are younger or weaker than you. Never be too big for the small.
- Serve others. To humbly serve is a very manly quality. Don’t let anyone ever tell you differently. Follow Christ’s example. (Phil. 2).
- Look after the ladies. Step back to let her in the door first. Offer to carry heavy items for her. Protect and defend her.
- Make study a life-long habit. Commit to learning as much as you can about as many subjects as you can. Read books, research, observe and ask questions.
- Show respect for those who are older than you. Look them in the eye and shake their hand. Listen to what they have to say.
- Flee from sin. Get out of there immediately when you encounter temptation. (I Tim. 6:11).
- Be bold. As a lion. A righteous man doesn’t need be shy about what’s right. (Prov. 28:1).
- Love God’s Word. Blessed is the man…whose delight is in the law of The Lord. (Psalm 1).
