Resolution For Men - Chapter 13

Integrity is defined as a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes. Our society has those that lack integrity but it is NOT our job to judge them for that. God is our judge and will look at how we have lived our life. Our goal should be to live with integrity in all that we do with the main objective of praising God for the outcome. I learned from this chapter that it is important to hold true to what God holds us accountable for by learning from my mistakes, repenting my sin and walking with the understanding that I am to answer to God for how I lived my life. In the end I must set the example for my children to follow as a God honoring man.

Scripture: Repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. – Acts 3:19

How am I living with integrity? To be honest, this is hard for me because I know at times I am making mistakes that God may not approve of. I can only ask for His forgiveness and work to not make the same mistake again. In the end, I know that I will have to answer to God for my actions and seek his forgiveness each day of my earthly life.

Resolution for Men - Chapter 12

First, I would like to apologize for not posting any new chapter information. These last chapter are going to be short experts on how I see my life as part of the resolution. I am hoping at some time in the future to lead other men through this book and as I do I will place updates into each of the chapters. Please feel free to post questions or comments. God Bless!

Chapter 12: Resolve to Reconcile Your Past

There is no easy way to say it or put it! We have all wronged someone at some time in our life! Regardless of who we have wronged, we need to make every effort to make it right with that person and let God handle the rest. Some will accept our sincere apology while others will not. It is our job and duty to reconcile the past and try to start with a fresh slate. Who knows? Your attempt right a wrong might prove to open an olive branch of change that your past might even need for themselves. 

Scripture: “Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. – Romans 12:17-18.

How am I reconciling my past? I know that I am no where near being perfect and at times I can be short-tempered with my children especially when I bring my work home with me. I make sure that I pull that specific person that I have taken my anger out on and apolgize to them and let them know that it is nothing they did wrong and that I should have not yelled at them.