1 Cor 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm

in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love. 15 You know

that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they

have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you,

brothers and sisters, 16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in

the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and

Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18 For

they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.

 1 Cor 16:13 (NASB) Be on the alert,

stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be

done in love.

This is sound advice for men and fathers

(and everyone by example). The first four are in the context of military

service

1.    Be on the alert

2.    Stand firm in the

faith

3.    Act like men

4.    Be strong

5.    That all that you

do be done in love

Greek word for "act like men"

meaning, "to make a man of or make brave...to show one's self a man, be

brave"