The Proverbs 31... Man?

2026-07-20

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The Bible gives us a great description of a Godly woman in Proverbs 31. But what about men? Is there a parallel text? What are characteristics a man should pursue? CHAPTERS00:00 - Piecing together a list from around the Scriptures05:51 - Proverbs' focus on the wise son11:33 - "Men don't ask for directions"15:55 - Laziness is unacceptable22:06 - Physical health: the most accepted way to lack self-discipline25:00 - The many practical effects of this shortcoming38:38 - A brief discussion on GLP-1s43:33...

The Bible gives us a great description of a Godly woman in Proverbs 31. But what about men? Is there a parallel text? What are characteristics a man should pursue?

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Piecing together a list from around the Scriptures
05:51 - Proverbs' focus on the wise son
11:33 - "Men don't ask for directions"
15:55 - Laziness is unacceptable
22:06 - Physical health: the most accepted way to lack self-discipline
25:00 - The many practical effects of this shortcoming
38:38 - A brief discussion on GLP-1s
43:33 - Attacking lust
48:55 - Gentle and peaceful without being a pushover
1:00:55 - Favorite Biblical examples of masculinity

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