Let me tell you an example of a godly man. A godly man is not a perfect man, but a man that strives to live a godly life. Recently we lost a beloved family member; a dad, a Christian and godly example. This man was a great godly man and example to his family and others to see, by the way he lived his life. He raised and taught his children about God and how to honor him. He not only attended church, but studied the Bible thoroughly and memorized scripture. His favorite saying was: We are one day closer to the Rapture.

He loved reading books that were related to the Bible, whether references or scriptures in some way.  He would put a huge checkmark in the front, showing that he read it. He read the Bible all the way through several times. He could quote several scripture,  his memory was good when it came to the scriptures.  He could recall Bible stories easily and names of disciples, the twelve tribes of Israel, and the ten commandments.

He served his country in the Marines in the Vietnam war, and he served in the National Guard. He worked long hours in the factory, always providing for the family even after being disabled because he wanted to leave something for his wife and children.  He was strong willed and determined in fighting to continue to be a great provider and Christian despite the struggle he faced just to get up every morning. He struggled with  a muscle disease but didn’t let it stop him. He tried to do as much stuff for himself as he could. He was a godly man. Loved gospel music, reading and studying his Bible and attending church.

He believed in being a hard worker and showing up on time. A former coworker of his told me that he had the best work ethic. He worked a lot of 16 hour shifts even if he was tired. His dress was modest, but he dressed up for Sundays. He didn’t believe in taking pain meds, he used vitamins and herbs for medicine.

He taught his children how to earn money honestly, such as selling cookies to their neighbors, and other such odd jobs. He earned money after he became disable by rented out his houses; but he spent a great deal repairing them himself. A lot of people took advantage of his goodness, because often they wouldn’t pay the rent.  He believed in doing what was right and paying his bills, even though he was cheated a couple of times. He didn’t use credit cards, he didn’t want to owe any man anything. 

He observed his kids daily including what they wore to school and made sure they dressed appropriately and modest. He was strong willed and determined in fighting to continue to be a great provider and Christian despite the struggle he faced just to get up every morning. Things and places that interested him were Israel, God’s chosen land and the Grand Canyon, because he read that it was carved out during the flood.

 When he was serving in the Vietnam war he was wounded because he stepped on a booby trap. His sergeant tried to get him to leave and go back to be treated for his wound, but he refused because he didn’t want any special treatment. He got promoted right after that. He earned a medal for his bravery.

He was Conservative man because he didn’t want to waste money; because he knew what he had in this life was given to him by God and he wanted to be a good steward. Dad believed in giving to people that needed it.  I remember he heard a pastor say that he needed some new boots because his was worn out.  The next week he had mailed him money to buy some.

These were some of the things that showed what a godly man he was. He tried to live a moral life, teaching his family to do the same. He lived his life by his beliefs. He believed in the Lord Jesus Christ and what the Bible teaches; such as: Do not Steal, Do not Kill, Do not commit adultery, Honor thy Father and Mother, Love one Another, Do not Covet, Do not take the name of the Lord thy God in Vain, etc…