Sermon in a Sentence: One of the greatest testimonies that can be said of any person is that he is "a man of God."

Introduction

Moses (Deut. 33.1) Samuel (1 Sam. 9.6) David (2 Chron. 8.14) Elijah (1 Ki. 17.18) Elisha (2 Ki. 4.7) Shemiah (1 Ki. 12.22) Igdaliah (Jer. 35.4)

What makes a man of God?

I. A Man of God Flees (v. 11a)

• A. Flees Covetousness (v.9,10)
• B. Flees Immorality (1 Cor. 6.18)
• C. Flees Idolatry (1 Cor. 10.14)
• D. Flees Youthful Lusts (2 Tim. 2.22)

II. A Man of God Follows (v. 11b)

• A. Righteousness
• B. Godliness
• C. Faith
• D. Love
• E. Patience
• F. Meekness

III. A Man of God Fights (v. 12)

(1 Tim. 1.18;Eph. 6.10-12;2 Tim. 4.7)