The Measure of a Man

(Man refers to all Humanity)

Measurement is a basic part of this planet; the truth is physical measurement is really important in our lives. This is proven by the fact that we do physical measurements every day. If physical measurement is really important in the efficiency of our lives, how much more important the measurement of our spirituality is.

Spiritual measurement can be determined by how far we are willing to go for God. God wants 100% ownership; not just 99.99%; if not 100% of one’s life is given to God, the devil will find a way to use the little percentage one has not surrendered to God against that person.

Therefore, it is really crucial that we give our all to God once we decide to live our lives for him. Indeed, if only a handful of men, women and children would live up to the measurement of God, our nation can be truly blessed.

How is a man measured?

1. A man is measured by what he flees from.

If you are a man of God, you will run away from sin.

a. Flee from adultery (1 Cor 6:18)

b. Flee from covetousness and love of money (1 Tim 6:10-11)

2. A man is measured by what he follows after (1 Tim 6:11b ...and follow after righteousness...)

Things to follow after:

a. Righteousness:

- being  in the right standing with God.

- a lifelong quest.

*Being a Christian is a lifetime marathon/journey. A person cannot do this alone; he/she has to do it with Christ.

To know what you are following after, you can ask yourself the following questions:

-What are you pursuing in your life?

-Who owns you?

*If Jesus owns you, then you should be valuable. Remember how He died for you and paid a huge price to save you.

b. Godliness- being like God.

- It is a sad fact that 64% of Filipinos curse. Some of the 36% left do not feel offended when people curse. Being like God is being offended when people curse.

c. Faith- staying with God

d. Love- loving God and other people (even the unlovable ones)

e. Patience- enduring negative things

f. Gentleness(meekness)- being meek is not being weak; gentleness allows you to have control over your power (your power or ability to be angry, proud, etc.)

3. A man is measured by what he fights for (1 Tim 1:18) (1Tim 6:12)

Fighting the good fight of faith is the only fight worth fighting for.

*If you are a part-time Christian, you cannot fight full-time devils. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but we fight a spiritual warfare.

*Being a full time Christian is measuring up to God's expectations. It is putting God above all. Now, are you ready to die for God?

THREE THINGS TO DO TO NOT WAVER IN FAITH

1. Remember the past

(Exo 13:3) Remember what God did for you and sing to the Lord, praise his holy name.  (Psalms 30:4)

2. Fight for the future

*We need to understand that we have something to look forward to amidst all the noises, stress, pressures and sufferings.

Keep Jeremiah 29:11 in mind.

*For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

3. Remember that others have made it.

(this entry is an excerpt of the message in our church)

Message by: Ptr. Rudy Fernandez 

Firepower Ministries

Additional contemplation: mine