Being a strong man… – A Perry Family Story

I just read this in an article today and would like to share it here so that I can make a frame for it and hang it in the boys’ rooms.

A strong man looks to God, not within himself, for strength. (1 Sam. 17:37, Prov. 14:26, Prov. 18:10, Gen. 18:14, Matt. 9:26, Heb. 13:6, 1 John 4:4)
A strong man seeks God’s glory, not his own. (1 Sam. 17:45-47, Prov. 10:29, Hebrews 11)
A strong man is faithful, even in the smallest things. (1 Sam. 17:20-22)
A strong man is identified by the attitude of his heart, not the strength of his muscles (1 Sam. 17:32, Judges 16:16-17)
A strong man pursues wisdom by seeking counsel from wiser men and women. (Prov. 20:29, 24:5)
A strong man is grounded in God’s Word. (Ps. 1:2-3, Matt. 4:1-11, 1 John 1:14)
A strong man is self-controlled (Prov. 16:32)
A strong man uses his strength to serve others. (1 Chr. 19:12-14, 2 Chr 16:9, Rom. 15:1-3, 1 John 3:16)
A strong man is a channel for God’s strength because the Holy Spirit is at work in him. (1 Cor. 2:5 Eph. 3:14-17, Zech. 4:6, Judg. 15:14)
A strong man doesn’t fear trials, because God uses hardships to make him stronger. (2 Cor. 12:9-10, Heb. 12:11)
A strong man fights indwelling sin and will not allow Satan a foothold in his life. (Gen. 39:10, Heb. 12:1, Neh. 13:23-26)
A strong man perseveres and does not give up. (Prov. 24:10, Gal. 6:9, Heb. 12:1-4)