3 Truths

I. Humility Is the Beginning of Strength
Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself—it’s knowing exactly who you are, and who you’re not. It’s controlled power. A humble man doesn’t need to prove himself—he knows when to speak, when to listen, when to lead, and when to fall in line. It takes more strength to admit you don’t have all the answers than to fake like you do. Humility doesn’t make you soft—it makes you unshakable.

II. Gratitude Is Fuel for Resilience
Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you”—it’s about seeing clearly. It sharpens your focus, even in the middle of chaos. When a man learns to count what’s right instead of just what’s wrong, he builds a mindset that can’t be easily shaken. Gratitude doesn’t ignore the pain—it gives you the strength to keep going through it. It’s the attitude of a man who refuses to be defeated by life’s blows.

III. Failure Is a Brutal but Honest Teacher
Failure doesn’t mean you’re finished—it means you’ve got something to learn. It’s the weight room of character. Most men run from failure, but the wise ones face it, wrestle with it, and come out stronger. Mistakes don’t define you—how you respond to them does. Failure exposes your gaps so you can close them. Every setback is a setup—if you let it shape you instead of shame you.

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2 Quotes From Others

I. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” — 1 Peter 5:6 (NIV)

II. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

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1 Question For You

What failure or setback have you been avoiding or hiding from? What’s one way you can turn it into fuel for growth this week?

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Until next week,

— The Men of Honour Team

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WEEK 4 – Men as Providers and Protectors
Next Tuesday, May 13, we dive into Week Four of A Man’s Divine Design: Discovering God’s Blueprint for Biblical Manhood. You don’t want to miss it.

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