Homem de Deus
O homem de Deus é aquele que busca a justiça, a piedade, a fé e o amor. A Bíblia apresenta modelos de homens íntegros que andaram com Deus e marcaram a história.
Características do homem de Deus
O homem de Deus foge das paixões e segue a justiça, a piedade, a fé, o amor, a perseverança e a mansidão.
11 You however, O man of God, flee these things. But pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.
12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but [rather ]become a pattern for the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be courageous, be strong.14 Let all that you do be done in love.
Exemplos bíblicos
Noé era justo e íntegro entre seus contemporâneos. Jó era homem reto que temia a Deus e se desviava do mal.
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name [was] John.7 This [man] came for a testimony, so that he might testify concerning the Light, so that all through him might believe.
Viver como filho de Deus
Quem faz a vontade de Deus é eleito. Medite na Palavra e ande nos caminhos do Senhor como verdadeiro discípulo.
12 But as many as received Him, He gave them the authority to become children of God, to those who believe in His name;13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
31 Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him.
22 that you put off, concerning your former way of life, the old man which is being corrupted according to the deceitful lusts,23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,24 and that you put on the new man which was created in the likeness of God, in true righteousness and holiness.