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The Lord Is Looking For A Few Good Men

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Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles

The United States Marine Corps has been using the slogan, “We’re looking for a few good men,” for well over two hundred years now. It began on March 20, 1779, when Captain William Jones advertised for a “few good men” to enlist in the Corps, thinking that would be all that was needed (source – scroll down to “Slogans” heading).

It became a challenge or a dare to young men back then and continues to be a challenge today, to see if they qualify as one of the “few good men” the Marines are looking for.

  • The Lord is also looking for a few good men — men who possess enough grit and determination to serve the Lord, allowing nothing to stop them (Acts 4:5-20; Acts 5:17-29).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men whose spiritual commitment is for a lifetime (1 Peter 2:21-24).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who have spiritual vision — the kind that allows them to see endless possibilities (Hebrews 11:24-27).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who are willing to be lead for His glory (Psalm 31:1-3).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who have enough faith to lead others in righteousness (1 Timothy 4:12-16; 2 Timothy 2:1-2).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who have the backbone to stand on the truths of God (Romans 1:16-17; Ephesians 6:17-20; Titus 1:7-9).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who recognize the blessings that come from working together (Psalm 133:1; cf. Genesis 13:8).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who can recognize the beauty of having a unified family (Psalm 128:1-6).
  • The Lord is looking for a few good men who will teach their families His wisdom (Proverbs 4:1-13; cf. Genesis 18:16-19).

The Psalmist tells us in Psalm 14:2, that “The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek God.”

In a world that consistently redefines moral values quicker than we can bat our eye, it is no small task in finding a few good men — men who will live godly lives of moral excellence (Philippians 4:8).

Brethren, the Lord is looking for a few good men.

Do we qualify? (2 Corinthians 13:5).

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