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.
But you as a man of God should run away from such things. You should seek to do what is right, practice true religion, and trust in God. Aim to love, to be patient, and gentle.
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example to those who trust in God—in the way you speak, the kind of life you live, in love, in trust, and in purity.
Stay alert. Stand firm in your trust in God. Take courage. Be strong. Whatever you do, do it in love.
The Lord has told you what is good, and what the Lord asks from you: to do what is right, to love kindness, and to walk in humility with your God.
Exemplos bíblicos
Noé era justo e íntegro entre seus contemporâneos. Jó era homem reto que temia a Deus e se desviava do mal.
This is the story of Noah and his family. Noah was a man of integrity, living a moral life among the people of his time. He had a close relationship with God.
Once there was a man called Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was a man of integrity who did what was right. He respected God and avoided evil.
God sent a man named John. He came as a witness to explain about the light so that everyone might believe through him.
Sensible people focus on wisdom, but the eyes of stupid people are always wandering.
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.
But to all those who accepted him and trusted in him, he gave the right to become God’s children. These are the children born not in the usual way, not as the result of human desire or a father’s decision, but born of God.
We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he does listen to anyone who worships him and does what he wants.
How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
I worship you sincerely; please don’t let me stray from your commands.
I keep what you say in mind so I won’t sin against you.
Thank you Lord! Teach me what to do!
I repeat out loud your instructions.
I enjoy your laws more than having plenty of money.
I will think deeply about your teachings, and reflect on your ways.
I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won’t forget what you say.
Gimel
Happy are those who don’t follow the advice of the wicked. They refuse to adopt the ways of sinful people, and they don’t make fun of others.
Instead they love to do what the law of the Lord says, and they think about it day and night.
They’re like trees growing by flowing rivers, producing fruit every season. Their leaves never wither, and they are successful in all they do.
But it’s not like that for the wicked! They are like chaff, blown away by the wind.
For this reason the wicked will not survive the judgment—sinners have no place among those who live right.
For the Lord watches over those who follow the right way, but the way of the wicked leads to death.
So get rid of your former lifestyle, that old nature that ruins you through deceptive desires! Let yourselves be remade spiritually and mentally, and put on your new nature that God created so you will be like him, right and holy in the truth.