

{"id":78486,"date":"2022-06-19T17:23:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-19T17:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=78486"},"modified":"2024-02-12T02:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T02:06:30","slug":"characteristics-of-a-godly-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/characteristics-of-a-godly-man\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Amazing Characteristics of a Godly Man"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78489\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Project-2022-06-19T224111.662.jpg\" alt=\"Man doing prayer in church \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to have a life partner who is generous, respectful, honest, hard-working, and believes in God. Then you need to find a godly man.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The characteristics of a godly man are what make him stand out from the regular men you bump into here and there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will have a distinct set of characteristics of a godly man and will not be found easily. But there are ways to find a godly man.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that, read about the characteristics of a godly man and other traits to understand him better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-definition-of-a-godly-man\"><\/span><b>What is the definition of a godly man?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you try to understand the characteristics of a godly man, you need to understand the godly man&rsquo;s meaning.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The godly man is an individual man who loves God and believes in the Almighty with his purest intention. He spends some alone time with God and has formed a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-you-are-spiritually-connected-with-someone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deep spiritual connection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Godly man has surrendered himself to God. For him, God is his dear friend, his guide, and a confidante.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, the Godly man trusts God with all his conscience and is pure and innocent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Godly man doesn&rsquo;t need to follow a particular religion. Some godly men can be Christians, practicing Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and other religious followers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-amazing-characteristics-of-a-godly-man\"><\/span><b>15 amazing characteristics of a godly man<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78488\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Project-2022-06-19T224142.955.jpg\" alt=\"Man reading book under tree\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you understand he is a godly man and how he forms a connection with God. But, a godly man is different and has some definite characteristics of a godly man.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is some guidance if you want to confirm that he is a godly man. Read on to know the top fifteen characteristics of a godly man-<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. For him, God comes first<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main signs of a godly man is that God comes first in his life. This man will always keep God as his main inspiration and guide, even in difficult situations. He will have a special time to worship and pray to his God.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to relationship coach&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/christiana-njoku\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Christiana Njoku<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A godly man is one who is passionate about the things of God, always seeking ways to please his Maker and walking in His ways.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, he will have utmost devotion to the Almighty.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. He is pure-hearted<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm he is a godly man if you find him more innocent and pure-hearted than the other men. A godly man always aims to lead a pure and good life on the doctrines of the religion. He usually works hard and remains honest to ensure he follows his God.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, the characteristic of a godly man is that he will always be ready to help those in need. You will find him doing charity work, offering relief during natural disasters, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. He has integrity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main characteristics of a godly man is his character integrity. He follows a strict ethical code and remains honest to please his God.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will not lie unless he thinks that he is morally fit. He will always be there to give a hand. The best part of a godly man is that he always maintains integrity. He never misses his life codes and follows them sternly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Have a look at this video, and you will be able to tell if your man has integrity:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e6VgKrCGBrs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/integrity-in-relationships\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Important Is Integrity in Relationships<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>4. He is hard-working<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A man of God is definitely a hard worker. He has a clear idea that he has to work hard for everything in his life and each achievement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, he also understands and believes that God only loves those who work hard by following their ethical codes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, you will find that he studies for hours to prepare for an exam or devotes a lot of his labor to each project assigned in his job.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. He is naturally disciplined<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is he disciplined strictly? Then probably, he is a godly man. Most godly men follow a life by their moral codes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, he is disciplined, does not sway like other men, and often maintains his integrity even in difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. He never gives up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main characteristics of a godly man is his perseverance. He believes that God creates challenges in human life to teach them lessons.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also believes that God offers everyone a second chance and tries multiple times, even after failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A godly man will never feel hopeless. He will try again after a failure and correct the mistakes to become successful eventually.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. He is generous<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a man of God, he will naturally be generous. He understands that the riches and natural resources are earthly and will not be with him forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, he also believes that God gives those who share their resources with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, a godly man is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ggsc.berkeley.edu\/images\/uploads\/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Generosity-FINAL.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural giver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and generous. He will always give things to people who need them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. He is helpful<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His helpful nature is also what makes a godly man. Does he always come forward to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-help-a-friend-in-a-bad-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help a friend<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an older person, or homeless people? Do you find him helping his neighbors during any need? Is he a typical errand boy? Then he is most probably a truly godly man.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. He is responsible<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main characteristics of a godly man is his responsible nature. He always takes responsibility for each action he takes and proudly owns even his mistakes. He will never blame others for his life issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, you will find him <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-support-a-partner-caring-for-ageing-parents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caring for his aging parents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or relatives and even babysitting his young niece or nephews perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. He can forgive<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78487\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Project-2022-06-19T224239.424.jpg\" alt=\"Man doing prayer \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humans do not forgive in most cases. They often take a lot of time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/forgiveness\/its-ok-not-to-forgive-someone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forgive someone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/forgiveness\/types-of-forgiveness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forgiveness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the main traits of a godly man. He understands that it is human nature to make mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, he also believes that one must forgive others for moving forward and truly healing from their past wounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. He is wise<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisdom is one of the main characteristics of a godly man. Even a godly man in his twenties is wiser than his friends. He is knowledgeable but never does anything that is deemed foolish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His wisdom opens his eyes and offers him a path to attain more knowledge. You will always find him learning new things and living his life to attain knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. He respects others<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what makes a godly man? The answer is his ability to respect everyone, irrespective of their age or race. A godly man understands that every person has their own personality and beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His belief in God makes him respect others, including the older and the younger people. He will talk respectfully with everyone, including strangers.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/reasons-why-respect-is-important-in-a-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Reasons Why Respect Is Important in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>13. He is serious about his relationship<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His relationship, especially the romantic one, is more important for a godly man. The traits of a godly man are that he is always serious in any relationship, even from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As marriage mentor Christiana Njoku further says:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you want to know who a godly man is, try to follow up on his relationships and how he treats people in his life, especially those with whom he is in a relationship.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will enter your life to spend his life with you. He will treat his woman with the utmost respect and shower her with love and devotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will clarify that he wants to marry you and will not ditch you or cheat on you. Because, for him, love is pure, and he will never disrespect the idea of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, he will never belittle or shut his woman off in an indecent manner. In short, a godly man comes with all good and godly husband characteristics, some of which are listed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vinesoftheyarravalley.com.au\/what-qualities-make-a-good-husband\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/have-a-romantic-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">romantic relationships<\/span><\/a>; he<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is also curious about each <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familylives.org.uk\/advice\/your-family\/relationship-advice\/top-ten-tips-for-a-happier-family\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship he has with his family members<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will go to extra lengths to maintain the integrity of each relationship with utmost sincerity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>&nbsp;14. He is sincere<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the important characteristics of a godly man? He is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyrelationshipsinitiative.org\/honesty-sincerity-compassion\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sincere<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He is a genuine man who does not use deceiving tricks to move ahead in his life. It is genuine and does everything from his heart with pure intentions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. He usually leads a chaste life<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;One of the main qualities of a godly man is that he is usually chaste before marriage. For him, love is more spiritual and less physical.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will love his woman with his heart and only wait to consummate her after the marriage. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/physical-intimacy\/stages-of-physical-intimacy-in-a-new-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical relation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a sacred ritual for him, and he will always follow that rule.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways-to-find-a-godly-man\"><\/span><b>Ways to find a godly man<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, now you know all the characteristics of a godly man. Hence, it is clear that he is a good man who can make your life better positively. Any woman would love to have a godly man as her life partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how to find a godly man?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tricks-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find him religiously visiting churches, mosques, or temples on auspicious days and Sundays. But, be sure to reach early as such men do not prefer gatherings of regular people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will be a crucial team member of the community. Hence, you will find him as a key worker of the church service team or the local relief team. He will always be there to help people in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to attract a godly man, you have to do it in a godly way by respecting and following the characteristics of a godly man. So, you have to be generous, honest, and helpful to ensure he gets attracted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find a godly man as a volunteer during relief operations and charity organizations. He will be there for charity sales and auctions in the locality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will attend preaching concerts and theological conferences regularly. So, you can find him in those places.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A godly man is a man who fears and loves God. The characteristics of a godly man make him stand out and move forward amidst tough competition. They are different due to their strong devotion to God. He is good and is deeply rooted in living an honest and modest life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to have a life partner who is generous, respectful, honest, hard-working, and believes in God. Then you need to find a godly man.&nbsp; The characteristics of a godly man are what make him stand out from the regular men you bump into here and there.&nbsp; He will have a distinct set of characteristics of a godly man and will not be found easily. But there are ways to find a godly man.&nbsp; For that, read about the characteristics of a godly man and other traits to understand him better. What is the definition of a godly man?&nbsp;&nbsp; Before <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":675,"featured_media":78489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2504],"tags":[2615],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78486"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/675"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78486"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95255,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78486\/revisions\/95255"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}