In an age of “toxic masculinity,” we desperately need men to lead their homes. We must reject passive lives and lead the way God wants us to. And as Christians, we can take our cue from men of the Bible, remembering, however, that no man outside of Christ lived a perfect life. As I’ve studied Biblical manhood over the course of my 17-year marriage, I am more convinced than ever that Christian men must strive to live like sons of Jesse.

Here is a short look at each of David’s six characteristics:

SKILLFUL IN PLAYING
David was a skilled musician and singer. Does this mean you need to be the fireside guitar guy? Absolutely not; in fact, we probably have too many of those guys already. But it does mean you need to sing, which is hard for a lot of men.

MAN OF VALOR
Bravery in our culture looks much different from David’s day. We are not racing toward Goliath on the battlefield, but the many goliaths in our hearts must be faced and silenced.

MAN OF WAR
It’s important to point out that a man of war does not pick fights; rather, he defends those who cannot defend themselves.

PRUDENT IN SPEECH
The Bible says plenty about our tongue and the power it has. To live as an heir of Christ, men must find a way to pray and think through our words before we let them loose.

A MAN OF GOOD PRESENCE
Do you look like someone who is going to spend eternity with Jesus or do you look like you just walked through a cloud of mosquitoes?

THE LORD IS WITH HIM
Quite simply, a man of God makes time to be with the Lord and feel His presence.

Of these six characteristics, evaluate where you are. Where are you strongest, and where do you need the most help? Huddle with a trusted friend or your wife and get their input. And finally, be encouraged by David, and take a step--today--toward becoming a Son of Jesse.

Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-biblical-manhood-live-like-a-son-of-jesse/