Here’s a comprehensive list of the biblical duties of men, based on Scripture. These roles and responsibilities cover spiritual, family, social, and moral obligations according to God’s Word.
I. Spiritual Duties
1.
Seek God First
- “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” – Matthew 6:33
2.
Walk in Obedience
- “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” – Ecclesiastes 12:13
3.
Be a Spiritual Leader
- “For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church…” – Ephesians 5:23
4.
Pray and Lead in Prayer
- “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands…” – 1 Timothy 2:8
5.
Teach God’s Word
- “These commandments… impress them on your children.” – Deuteronomy 6:6–7
II. Duties in the Family
6.
Love Your Wife Sacrificially
- “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” – Ephesians 5:25
7.
Be Faithful
- “Let marriage be held in honor among all… for God will judge the adulterer.” – Hebrews 13:4
8.
Provide for Your Household
- “If anyone does not provide… he has denied the faith…” – 1 Timothy 5:8
9.
Train and Discipline Children
- “Fathers, do not provoke your children… bring them up in the instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4
10.
Set a Godly Example at Home
- “The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him.” – Proverbs 20:7
III. Duties in the Church
11.
Serve as Leaders (Elders, Deacons, Teachers)
- “If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.” – 1 Timothy 3:1
12.
Mentor Younger Men
- “Teach the younger men to be self-controlled.” – Titus 2:6
13.
Encourage and Build Up Others
- “Encourage one another and build one another up…” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
IV. Moral & Social Duties
14.
Act Justly and Love Mercy
- “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly…” – Micah 6:8
15.
Live with Integrity
- “The integrity of the upright guides them…” – Proverbs 11:3
16.
Work Diligently
- “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
17.
Be Honest and Fair
- “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord.” – Proverbs 11:1
18.
Protect the Vulnerable
- “Defend the weak and the fatherless…” – Psalm 82:3
V. Personal Character
19.
Practice Self-Control
- “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” – Proverbs 25:28
20.
Be Humble
- “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6
21.
Be Courageous
- “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you.” – Joshua 1:9
22.
Avoid Anger and Bitterness
- “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger… be put away from you.” – Ephesians 4:31
Summary Verse
- “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13–14
