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Begin by coming under authority.

Before you try to carry authority anywhere else, stop defending yourself, tell Christ the truth, receive grace, and take the next obedient step.

Begin step 1 Five minutes. Private on this device.
1Tell the truthStop building a defense.
2Take one actionLet repentance become visible.
3Keep becomingWalk the seven movements with brothers.
Choose your first step
I am the man.Start privately. Name the disorder. Take one faithful step today. I want to send this to a man.Use a brother-to-brother path that invites without shaming him. I lead men.See how this can support a church, group, table, or men’s rhythm.
Step 1 of 3

Stop building a defense.

Grace comes first. Christ saves. This action does not earn the Father's favor. It is one honest response to grace already given.

A man cannot carry authority faithfully while refusing authority over himself. The first movement is not proving your strength. It is coming to Christ without a defense.

“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” Luke 18:13

  1. Name the thing you keep explaining away.
  2. Tell Christ the truth without a defense.
  3. Receive grace instead of hiding in shame.
  4. Take one observable act of obedience today.

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This path does not replace your church. It exists to help you become more faithful in your household, local church, work, and community. Carlos is a fellow Christian man and author, not your pastor.

The books behind the path

Use the lessons for action. Use the books for the full framework.

If this first charge named the kind of man you are becoming, begin with Men of the Republic. Then move into The First Republic for household leadership and the devotional when you are ready to lead the table.

Men of the Republic book cover Book IMen of the RepublicThe convictions. Start here. Get the PDF — $6 → Want the audiobook too? See the bundle → Or buy the paperback on Amazon →
The First Republic book cover Book IIThe First RepublicLead the household you are responsible to build. Buy Paperback — $11.99 →
The Republic Family Devotional book cover Book IIIFamily DevotionalPractice formation at the table. Buy Paperback — $14.99 →
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