#67 - Kyle Thompson // A Godly Man Does Not Rely on His Own Strength Alone
#67 - Kyle Thompson // A Godly Man Does Not Rely on His Own Strength Alone  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Thu Apr 03 2025
Description: We continue our ten-element series on biblical manhood by tackling Element Nine: a godly man does not rely on his own strength alone. This counterintuitive principle challenges our cultural conditioning toward self-sufficiency and stoic independence.• Review of Elements 1-8: surrender to Christ, selflessness, holiness, repentance, loving one's wife, sexual purity, protecting the mind, and humility• Element Nine directly confronts our natural desire for self-reliance• The problem with stoicism: looking inside ourselves for power and contentment• Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us the heart is "deceitful above all things"• Philippians 4:13 is often misapplied but actually speaks to God infusing us with His strength• God empowers us specifically for His purposes and will, not unlimited personal endeavors• The "lone wolf" mentality leads to isolation and vulnerability• True strength comes from acknowledging our need for God's powerCome back tomorrow for our final installment - Element Ten of a godly man.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com