# Men of the Republic — Six-Meeting Group Guide

By Carlos Reyes III · Published by Republic LLC · menoftherepublic.org

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## A repeatable 60-minute meeting

1. Check-in and prior commitment — 10 minutes
2. Read the passage aloud twice — 10 minutes
3. Discuss observation and meaning — 20 minutes
4. Name one responsibility and obstacle — 10 minutes
5. State a dated action and pray — 10 minutes

## Meeting 1 — Submission before strength

Read: Romans 12:1–2; James 4:7–10. Ask: What currently has functional authority over my attention and decisions? Practice: begin five days with Scripture before reactive media.

## Meeting 2 — Self-government

Read: Proverbs 16:32; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27. Ask: Which appetite or habit makes my strength unreliable? Practice: choose one planned restraint for seven days.

## Meeting 3 — Truth and courage

Read: Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 16:13–14. Ask: Where am I protecting appearances instead of speaking truth in love? Practice: complete one necessary truthful conversation.

## Meeting 4 — Work and provision

Read: Proverbs 27:23–27; 1 Timothy 5:8. Ask: Which need or risk have I avoided knowing? Practice: review household resources and complete one provision action.

## Meeting 5 — Household responsibility

Read: Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Ephesians 5:25–33. Ask: Where have I confused leadership with entitlement, absence, or control? Practice: hold one undistracted household conversation and make one repair.

## Meeting 6 — Church and public square

Read: Hebrews 10:24–25; Jeremiah 29:7. Ask: Where am I commenting without belonging or serving? Practice: accept one named responsibility in church or neighborhood life.

Read passages in context. This guide is educational and does not replace pastoral care, professional counseling, or safeguarding procedures.