1. “Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man”
1Kings 2:2
As David Is Close To Death, He Lays Out For His Son Solomon What It Means To Show Himself A Man
1Corinthians 16:13
Are The Directives Given To Solomon Unique Only To Men?
A Person Of Character & Principle

2. SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Proverbs 4:3-9

3. DON’T ALLOW LIFE TO PUT THE SQUEEZE ON YOU…
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel.” (Prov. 12:15)
HEED COUNSELORS
Proverbs 1:7, 9:10
Proverbs 1:8-9, 10-14
ESTABLISH PRIORITIES
Proverbs 2:1-9
Proverbs 2:10-22
Matthew 5:6
Proverbs 3:5-6
Driven Desire

4. BE HONORABLE IN YOUR MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP
“For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. Consequently they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”
Matthew 19:5-6
Proverbs 5:1ff
Be stronger than basal emotions
Ecclesiastes 9:9
Hebrews 13:4
Honor life-time commitment to marriage

5. Be A Person Of Proven, Quality Character…
Matthew 5:37
1Timothy 5:8
Proverbs 6:6-11, 10:4, 13:4
Philippians 1:27
Let your conversation of life speak positively about the person
you have become
Titus 1:7-8; James 3:13-18
A life reflecting the wisdom from above

6. FOUR KEY AREAS OF CONCERN…
Counselors:
Who you will listen to in life?
Priorities:
What will you do?
Relationships:
Who will you love and honor?
Character:
Who will you become?