Over the last 10 years, I’ve spent 1000s of hours studying the word...
Gabe Pluguez@Gabepluguez
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Mar 26, 2025
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Over the last 10 years, I’ve spent 1000s of hours studying the word of God.
The Bible is the only book you’ll ever need…
20 lessons that will change your life forever:
The Bible is the only book you’ll ever need…
20 lessons that will change your life forever:
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1. Take Responsibility for Your Life (Genesis 3:12-13)
Adam blamed Eve for his sin & Eve blamed the serpent.
Nobody took responsibility.
But God didn't accept their excuses, and He won't accept yours either.
When you start owning your failures instead of blaming others, that's when real growth begins.
Adam blamed Eve for his sin & Eve blamed the serpent.
Nobody took responsibility.
But God didn't accept their excuses, and He won't accept yours either.
When you start owning your failures instead of blaming others, that's when real growth begins.
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2. Discipline Leads to Freedom (Proverbs 12:1)
"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid."
Discipline isn't a punishment…
It's the bridge between where you are & where you want to be.
But most men avoid it.
They choose comfort now & pay with regret later.
"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid."
Discipline isn't a punishment…
It's the bridge between where you are & where you want to be.
But most men avoid it.
They choose comfort now & pay with regret later.
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3. Speak Less, Listen More (James 1:19)
"Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry."
Most guys talk to respond.
Few listen to understand.
Your ears & mouth were created in perfect proportion.
Use them accordingly.
"Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry."
Most guys talk to respond.
Few listen to understand.
Your ears & mouth were created in perfect proportion.
Use them accordingly.
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4. A Strong Man Serves Others (Mark 10:45)
Jesus was the strongest man who ever lived.
Yet He came to serve, not to be served.
True power isn't in dominating others.
It's in lifting them up.
Weak men demand service.
Strong men provide it.
Jesus was the strongest man who ever lived.
Yet He came to serve, not to be served.
True power isn't in dominating others.
It's in lifting them up.
Weak men demand service.
Strong men provide it.
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5. Work Hard & Be Excellent (Colossians 3:23)
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
The way you do anything is the way you do everything.
Half-hearted effort leads to half-baked results.
Excellence requires your full commitment.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
The way you do anything is the way you do everything.
Half-hearted effort leads to half-baked results.
Excellence requires your full commitment.
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6. Stay Humble, Stay Teachable (Proverbs 11:2)
"When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom."
The moment you think you know everything is when you stop growing.
The best men I know are both confident AND teachable.
They have strong opinions, but open ears.
"When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom."
The moment you think you know everything is when you stop growing.
The best men I know are both confident AND teachable.
They have strong opinions, but open ears.
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7. Control Your Desires (Proverbs 25:28)
"A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."
Your desires aren't bad.
But they make a terrible master.
Most men are slaves to their impulses.
Food. Sex. Anger. Money.
Their appetites control them, not the other way around.
"A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."
Your desires aren't bad.
But they make a terrible master.
Most men are slaves to their impulses.
Food. Sex. Anger. Money.
Their appetites control them, not the other way around.
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8. Fear Less, Trust More (Isaiah 41:10)
"Do not fear, for I am with you."
Fear is the #1 dream-killer for men.
It's not bad to feel afraid.
But it's fatal to your success to let fear make your decisions.
"Do not fear, for I am with you."
Fear is the #1 dream-killer for men.
It's not bad to feel afraid.
But it's fatal to your success to let fear make your decisions.
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9. Surround Yourself with the Right People (Proverbs 27:17)
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
Show me your five closest friends, and I'll show you your future.
You'll never outperform your inner circle.
Curate them carefully.
"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another."
Show me your five closest friends, and I'll show you your future.
You'll never outperform your inner circle.
Curate them carefully.
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10. Anger is a Weakness, Not a Strength (Ephesians 4:26-27)
"Don't let the sun go down on your anger."
Losing your temper isn't a sign of power.
It's a loss of control.
Strong men aren't ruled by their emotions…
They master them.
"Don't let the sun go down on your anger."
Losing your temper isn't a sign of power.
It's a loss of control.
Strong men aren't ruled by their emotions…
They master them.
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11. Honor Your Commitments (Matthew 5:37)
"Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.'"
In a world full of flakes, be the oak tree.
Solid. Dependable. Unmovable.
Your reputation is built on kept promises.
One broken commitment can destroy years of trust.
"Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.'"
In a world full of flakes, be the oak tree.
Solid. Dependable. Unmovable.
Your reputation is built on kept promises.
One broken commitment can destroy years of trust.
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12. Seek Wisdom Over Riches (Proverbs 3:13-14)
"Blessed is the one who finds wisdom... she is more profitable than silver."
Money comes & goes.
Wisdom compounds forever.
The richest man isn't the one with the most “toys”.
It's the one with the most understanding.
"Blessed is the one who finds wisdom... she is more profitable than silver."
Money comes & goes.
Wisdom compounds forever.
The richest man isn't the one with the most “toys”.
It's the one with the most understanding.
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13. Lead Your Family with Love & Strength (Ephesians 5:25)
A leader:
• Goes first
• Takes the biggest risks
• Makes the biggest sacrifices
Jesus didn't lead from the back.
He led from the front - all the way to the cross.
Your family needs your strength AND your tenderness.
Not just one or the other.
A leader:
• Goes first
• Takes the biggest risks
• Makes the biggest sacrifices
Jesus didn't lead from the back.
He led from the front - all the way to the cross.
Your family needs your strength AND your tenderness.
Not just one or the other.
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14. Don't Chase Temporary Pleasures (1 John 2:17)
"The world and its desires pass away..."
Every pleasure has a price tag.
Some cost you far more than they're worth.
Live for something bigger than the moment.
"The world and its desires pass away..."
Every pleasure has a price tag.
Some cost you far more than they're worth.
Live for something bigger than the moment.
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15. Admit When You're Wrong (Proverbs 28:13)
"Whoever conceals his sins does not prosper, but he who confesses them finds mercy."
Weak men make excuses.
Strong men make changes.
You're not perfect.
Stop pretending to be.
"Whoever conceals his sins does not prosper, but he who confesses them finds mercy."
Weak men make excuses.
Strong men make changes.
You're not perfect.
Stop pretending to be.
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16. Stay Resilient Through Hard Times (Romans 5:3-4)
"We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance..."
Comfort makes you soft.
Pressure makes you strong.
The strongest men I know didn't avoid pain.
They endured it.
"We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance..."
Comfort makes you soft.
Pressure makes you strong.
The strongest men I know didn't avoid pain.
They endured it.
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17. Value Honesty Over Popularity (Proverbs 10:9)
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out."
Truth might cost you some relationships.
Lies will eventually cost you all of them.
Choose integrity over image every time.
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out."
Truth might cost you some relationships.
Lies will eventually cost you all of them.
Choose integrity over image every time.
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18. Seek Purpose, Not Just Success (Matthew 6:33)
"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Success without purpose is just shiny emptiness.
You aren't here just to make money and die.
You're here to make an impact.
"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Success without purpose is just shiny emptiness.
You aren't here just to make money and die.
You're here to make an impact.
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19. Forgive & Let Go (Luke 6:37)
"Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
Holding grudges is drinking poison & expecting the other person to die.
Your past can imprison you or propel you forward.
The choice is yours.
"Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
Holding grudges is drinking poison & expecting the other person to die.
Your past can imprison you or propel you forward.
The choice is yours.
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20. Your Actions Define You (James 2:17)
"Faith without works is dead."
Talk is cheap.
Your actions reveal your heart.
Your legacy won't be built on your intentions.
It'll be built on your actions.
"Faith without works is dead."
Talk is cheap.
Your actions reveal your heart.
Your legacy won't be built on your intentions.
It'll be built on your actions.
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The Bottom Line:
The Bible is a blueprint for becoming a man who’s:
• Wiser
• Stronger
• More disciplined
You don't have to be religious to apply these lessons…
You just have to be open to it.
The Bible is a blueprint for becoming a man who’s:
• Wiser
• Stronger
• More disciplined
You don't have to be religious to apply these lessons…
You just have to be open to it.
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