ESSENTIAL

50 SKILLS AND HABITS

FOR THE CHRISTIAN GUY

AS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS, WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE RADICAL, REVOLUTIONARY

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LIVES. Sometimes that means we do spectacular, heroic things. But no one’s life is
completely filled with nail-biting drama—no matter what Hollywood tries to tell you.
Even Jesus, the ultimate revolutionary guy, lived a pretty normal life as a carpenter
until his last three years. So for us, living a revolutionary life means doing the right
thing—things that guys are supposed to do—day after day. But don’t underestimate
a life like that. Developing good habits and God-honoring skills will have a huge
impact on those around you. Here’s a list of 50 essential skills:

01 » Knowing basic car maintenance GE 46:29

02 » Showing respect to elders LEV 19:32
03 » Studying the Bible JOS 1:8
04 » Keeping your promises JOS 6:22
05 » Listening to and watching for God 1KI 19:11–14

06 » Blocking out any sensual images, pictures, TV programs, videos,

etc. from your life JOB 31:1
07 » Humbly asking for forgiveness PS 25:11
08 » Trusting God PS 31:14
09 » Giving generously PS 37:21
10 » Saying “I’m sorry” PS 38:18

11 » Meditating on God PS 63:6

12 » Asking for discernment and understanding PS 119:169
13 » Giving to your church PR 3:9
14 » Seeing spiritual lessons and applications in places you might not expect PR 6:6
15 » Saving money even though no one else seems to be PR 6:6–8

16 » Avoiding gossip PR 11:13

17 » Working hard PR 12:11
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18 » Encouraging a friend PR 12:25
19 » Planning strategically and setting goals PR 21:5
20 » Confronting friends PR 27:5–6

21 » Practicing humility—being a gracious winner PR 29:23

22 » Having a Biblical perspective on death ECC 3:2
23 » Knowing when to mourn and when to rejoice ECC 3:4
24 » Eating wisely DA 1:8–16
25 » Resolving conflict in a God-honoring way MT 5:9; RO 12:18

26 » Doing good deeds anonymously MT 6:1

27 » Treating others the way you’d like to be treated MT 7:12
28 » Taking care of the things that God has put in your care MT 25:14–30
29 » Obeying Jesus—even when it just doesn’t make sense LK 5:5
30 » Worshiping in spirit and truth JN 4:24

31 » Sharing with others how you met Jesus and what he’s done in your life JN 9:1–38
32 » Looking others directly in the eye AC 13:9
33 » Checking all spiritual teaching you hear against the Bible AC 17:11
34 » Serving others RO 12:7
35 » Rejoicing with those who rejoice RO 12:15

36 » Submitting to authority RO 13
37 » Keeping in good physical shape 1CO 9:27

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38 » Living in the Spirit instead of gratifying the sinful nature GAL 5:16
39 » Fleeing from immoral situations EPH 5:3
40 » Learning to see the bright side PHP 1:12–20

41 » Making other people’s welfare a priority PHP 2:4

42 » Asking God to meet needs PHP 4:6
43 » Forgiving others COL 3:13
44 » Praying without ceasing 1TH 5:17
45 » Guarding the dignity and purity of women 1TI 5:2

46 » Learning to depend on other people 2TI 4:13

47 » Mastering the desires of your body TIT 3:3–7
48 » Drawing near to God HEB 10:22
49 » Listening to others JAS 1:19
50 » Living with moral excellence 2 PE 1:5