He has been spiritually reborn through faith in Jesus Christ and is led by the Holy Spirit rather than worldly desires.

Leading families and communities with the same self-sacrificial love that Christ showed the church.

The term "long post" has also appeared recently in social media trends concerning public figures and their relationship with faith:

For those seeking to grow as a man of God, it often involves:

For example, Jon Steingard (formerly of Hawk Nelson) shared a well-known "long post" detailing his journey from a Christian upbringing to no longer believing in God.

While humans focus on outward appearances, a man of God recognizes that "the Lord looketh on the heart" ( 1 Samuel 16:7 ).

Continuously searching the heart to ensure one is walking in true faith rather than just outward religious performance.