Here’s the big idea: the Bible is your source for identity. Not science. Not culture. Not your parents. Not your pastor. Not your favorite author—unless these folks say something aligned with God’s Word. We wouldn’t know truth without Him and His Word. Look at Second Timothy 3:16–17.

#1 All Scripture is breathed out by God…All Scripture—there’s not a “pick your favorite part and forget the rest” idea here. All means all. All of it is inspired and fit for living. All of the commands? Yep. All Scripture comes from God. The same God who said, “let there be light” and day started from darkness—He gave you His Word. Breathed out—love these words. So fitting, given His Word gives us life.

#2 Profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…It’s not just a good book but THE book that can change your life. If you believe #1, then you should live out #2. He can change you with His Word. He can teach you—shaping your beliefs and behavior. Reproof/correction—if you aren’t living for Him, His Word will show you where you’re off. Train—His Word can lead you in truth and correct your values and actions.

#3 That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Man of God—that’s you! God uses His Word to equip you for living a life that points you—and those around you—to Him. God calls you to keep following His Word. When things are good? Thank Him and worship Him. When you’re struggling? Praise Him and worship Him. You’re called to know and live by His Word. That’s your calling.

10 Common Weaknesses Men Need to Overcome: If someone asked you to name your three greatest weaknesses, what would you say? As guys, we don’t like to focus on areas where we may fall short. But, the truth is, whatever weaknesses might give you the most trouble, you’re not alone. All of us have weak links, and all of us would benefit from identifying those sins and character flaws, calling them out for what they are. This article can help you get started with that today.

IDENTITY – Foundations: Who gets to define who you are—your past, your job, the culture around you? In this episode, we kick off a three-part series on identity by laying the biblical foundation every dad needs. We’ll unpack six core truths—like why God alone defines you, how Scripture must shape your view of self, and why your words carry weight in your child’s life. If you’ve ever struggled with who you are or how to lead your family from that place, this conversation will help you anchor your identity in Christ and lead with clarity.

John Stott: “We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency, and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior.”

Sounds serious. If you read all of this and think, “Man, His Word sure sounds serious.” Well, you’re getting the point! Imagine being the guy who knows all this stuff, yet doesn’t live by it? Here’s a question for you: If your kids read this description of God’s Word—All Scripture is breathed out by God…profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Would your kid describe you as treating God’s Word as precious and life-giving as it is? Does your life show you take Him and His Word seriously? Explain your answer—to yourself. Let’s go.

Kent Evans
Author of Don’t Bench Yourself, co-founder of Manhood Journey

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