There are a lot of myths about what a man of God truly looks like. The bible clearly says not to be "unequally yoked," but what does that mean for a Christian woman? In the bible times, people often used mules for transportation or for work. Any time several mules were used to carry something, they would be attached with an invention called a yoke. The way it worked was, if one mule was strong than the other or pulled harder, the other would hold them back. In the same way, relationships are like a yoke, tying you to your significant other. No matter how hard you try to pull forward and run towards the Lord, your relationship will hinder you if the other person isn't working just as hard. Here are a few things that I have found to be true about a true man of God.
1. A man of God will pray with you.
He shouldn't be afraid to hold your hands and pray with you about your relationship, your families or anything else that is going on in your lives.
2. A man of God will pray for you.
The only time he prays shouldn't be when he's with you. He should pray for you every day simply because he cares for you. When you are feeling sick, when you're having a hard time getting along with someone at work or if you're just having a bad day, the first thing he should offer to do is pray for you.
3. A man of God will read his bible consistently.
He will be in the word often, and have a true relationship with God. He will be actively reading, memorizing and contemplating scripture.
4. A man of God will encourage you with scripture.
It's one thing for a man to comfort you when you're nervous by saying "Don't worry! You'll do great!" But imagine a man comforting you as you're about to walk into an interview by saying, "I know you'll do well, because God said so. In Isaiah 1:9 He says 'Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid! For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.' And even if it doesn't work out, trust God's will and plan for your life. He knows what He's doing."
5. A man of God will be open in his faith.
He will initiate conversations about God with not only you but others too.
6. A man of God will not judge others.
He will recognize that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, including him, and he will love others as Christ loves us.
7. A man of God will be evangelistic.
He will be sharing God's love with others and discipline them. If you want a man to someday share the love of Christ with your children, this is important.
8. A man of God will have better things to do than try to be physical.
If a man is truly seeking the Lord, and Christ is at the center of your relationship, he shouldn't even be considering making the relationship more physical because he knows there is a time and place for everything, and there are so many more important things he can focus on.
I should add the disclaimer that there are probably some wonderful, God-seeking men out there who do not do all of the things on this list, but every man of God should be aiming to do all of these things.
