Wednesday, September 19, 2012

12 Marks of a Holy Man

by J. C. Ryle
  1. Endeavour to be of one mind with God as we find His mind described in Scripture.
  2. Endeavour to shun every known sin and to keep every known commandment.
  3. Strive to be like our Lord Jesus Christ.
  4. Follow after meekness, longsuffering, gentleness, patience, kind tempers, government of his tongue. He will bear much, forbear much, overlook much.
  5. Follow after temperance and self-denial.
  6. Follow after charity and brotherly kindness.
  7. Follow after a spirit of mercy and benevolence toward others.
  8. Follow after purity of heart.
  9. Follow after the fear of God.
  10. Follow after humility.
  11. Follow after faithfulness in all the duties and relations of life.
  12. Follow after spiritual mindedness.