New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
Verses about being a godly man
Stepping up to be a person of real integrity who owns their mistakes instead of blaming others takes a lot more backbone than acting tough in front of your friends. Exploring verses about being a godly man lays out a clear blueprint for what true maturity, strength, and character look like beyond what popular culture says. Instead of measuring greatness by how loud you are or how many video games you win, scripture points out that real power shows up in self-control, protecting the weak, and staying honest when nobody is watching. Building that kind of steady character means treating everyone around you with absolute respect and standing up for what is right even if you have to stand alone. Steering your life by those high standards keeps you grounded and turns you into someone people can genuinely look up to. Choosing to lead with courage and kindness makes a massive impact on the world around you.
"I'm about to die, just as everyone else on earth does. So be strong. Show how brave you are.
1 Kings 2:2
1 Kings 2:2
Do everything the Lord your God requires. Live the way he wants you to. Obey his orders and commands. Keep his laws and rules. Do everything that is written in the Law of Moses. Then you will have success in everything you do. You will succeed everywhere you go.
1 Kings 2:3
1 Kings 2:3
BOOK I Blessed is the one who obeys the law of the Lord. He doesn't follow the advice of evil people. He doesn't make a habit of doing what sinners do. He doesn't join those who make fun of the Lord and his law.
Psalm 1:1
Psalm 1:1
He is like a tree that is planted near a stream of water. It always bears its fruit at the right time. Its leaves don't dry up. Everything godly people do turns out well.
Psalm 1:3
Psalm 1:3
Think about those who are without blame. Look at those who are honest. A man who loves peace will have a tomorrow.
Psalm 37:37
Psalm 37:37
Praise the Lord. Blessed is the one who has respect for the Lord. He finds great delight when he obeys God's commands.
Psalm 112:1
Psalm 112:1
His children will be powerful in the land. Because he is honest, his children will be blessed.
Psalm 112:2
Psalm 112:2
Anyone who walks with wise people grows wise. But a companion of foolish people suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
Proverbs 13:20
The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must treat people fairly. You must love others faithfully. And you must be very careful to live the way your God wants you to.
Micah 6:8
Micah 6:8
Fathers, don't make your children angry. Instead, train them and teach them the ways of the Lord as you raise them.
Ephesians 6:4
Ephesians 6:4
A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:2
1 Timothy 3:2
He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must be gentle. He must not be a person who likes to argue. He must not love money.
1 Timothy 3:3
1 Timothy 3:3
He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him and show him proper respect.
1 Timothy 3:4
1 Timothy 3:4
Deacons also must be worthy of respect. They must be honest and true. They must not drink too much wine. They must not try to get money by cheating people.
1 Timothy 3:8
1 Timothy 3:8
In the same way, their wives must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything.
1 Timothy 3:11
1 Timothy 3:11
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live. Also set an example in how you love and in what you believe. Show the believers how to be pure.
1 Timothy 4:12
1 Timothy 4:12
But you are a man of God. Run away from all of those things. Try hard to do what is right and godly. Have faith, love and gentleness. Hold on to what you believe.
1 Timothy 6:11
1 Timothy 6:11
You have heard me teach in front of many witnesses. Pass on to men you can trust the things you've heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also.
2 Timothy 2:2
2 Timothy 2:2
Run away from the evil things that young people long for. Try hard to do what is right. Have faith, love and peace. Do these things together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:22
2 Timothy 2:22
God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Timothy 3:16
I pray that you will be active in sharing what you believe. Then you will completely understand every good thing we have in Christ.
Philemon 1:6
Philemon 1:6
Your love has given me great joy. It has cheered me up. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of God's people.
Philemon 1:7
Philemon 1:7
Because of the authority Christ has given me, I could be bold. I could order you to do what you should do anyway.
Philemon 1:8
Philemon 1:8
My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.
James 1:19
James 1:19
Are any of you wise and understanding? You should show it by living a good life. Wise people aren't proud when they do good works.
James 3:13
James 3:13
Husbands, take good care of your wives. They are weaker than you. So treat them with respect. Honor them as those who will share with you the gracious gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.
1 Peter 3:7
1 Peter 3:7