this guy named al mohler, who is the president of an outstanding seminary here in the US, penned an article I have run across several times in blog world that causes me to evaluate my relationship with the Lord each time I read it. 

dr. mohler is an outstanding man of God as I have heard him speak several times while I was at moody (yes that's me from a few years ago) and he did nothing but point us all to the cross.  he's crafted an outline of 13 characteristics of a godly man. 

here's the list in outline form, but for the link, check it

1.   Spiritual maturity sufficient to lead a wife and children.

2.   Personal maturity sufficient to be a responsible husband and                   father.

3.   Economic maturity sufficient to hold an adult job and handle                     money.

4.   Physical maturity sufficient to work and protect a family.

5.   Sexual maturity sufficient to marry and fulfill God's purposes.

6.   Moral maturity sufficient to lead as example of righteousness.

7.   Ethical maturity sufficient to make responsible decisions.

8.   Worldview maturity sufficient to understand what is really                         important.

9.   Relational maturity sufficient to understand and respect others.

10. Social maturity sufficient to make a contribution to society.

11. Verbal maturity sufficient to communicate and articulate as a                 man.

12. Character maturity sufficient to demonstrate courage under fire.

13. Biblical maturity sufficient to lead at some level in the church.

man, I've got a long way to go... Lord help me!