PLEASE LET ALL THE REAL MEN STAND UP!!!
So I came across this great piece by jarred Wilson, and added my own mini chippings. Hope you’re blessed!
Today’s culture gives many
opinions when it comes to the topic of being a “real
man” in today’s world. Our society likes to tell men how “real
men” are to dress, act, work, walk, talk, love, and
present themselves to the public. As The Church, I believe it is our duty to
teach the world what a “real man” is to look like, but
I believe even The Church of today has found itself spewing out opinions
instead of Biblical truth.
Over the last few years I
have come across a countless number or sermons where Pastors are explaining to
their congregations what a “real man”
is to look like. The funny thing is that every one of the messages I listened
to described the perfect man in a different way.
Without going into detail of
who said what, here are some quotes from different pastors around the USA and Nigeria.
1. “We don’t need any more skinny-jean, afro-cut,
cardigan wearing men of God. We need real men.”
2. “We
need more men to start lifting weights and BEING MEN!”
3. “I
could care less if you work-out, just make sure you are providing for your wife
financially. That’s what being a real man all is about!”
4. “We
can’t claim to be men if we aren’t strong enough to protect our wives.”
Most of the quotes contradict
each other in a big way, and I believe the reason we have so many boys in today’s
world is because not even the Church is giving a clear example of what it means
to be a man. Don’t get me wrong, I believe all these pastors have pure motives
in their descriptions of a “real man”,
but I think much of it comes out of opinion rather than biblical truth. (except maybe
the financial one)
At the end of the day, I honestly think God
could care less if you work out, wear skinny-jeans, cardigans, tank-tops, keep
afro/hip-hop cuts, button-ups, or even suits. God is more focused on the way you present your heart than the way you
present your outward appearance. Why? Because the way you present your
heart will always be reflected in the way you present your appearance, and that’s
what truly matters.
If I were to guess what God
is looking for in a man, I would have to say the following…
1. A man who prays. (Luke
5:16)
2. A man who reads his Bible.
(Luke 4:16-30)
3. A man who loves one woman
as Christ loved The Church. (Ephesians 5:25)
4. A man who isn’t afraid to
proclaim his faith a midst opposition. (Joshua 1:9)
5. A man who seeks the lost,
provides for the broken, and equips the found. (Matthew 28:19)
Seems pretty straight forward
to me. All of these attributes are a reflection of Jesus’ innate character, and
I don’t find any of those to be anything other than Biblical truth.
Dear Gentlemen, you need to start
asking yourselves some very important questions:
1. Am I a “real man” because I reflect the “world’s
standard” or am I a “real man” because I reflect the nature of Jesus Christ?
2. Do I stand firm in my faith amidst
trials?
3. Do I find myself inspired to obey the
calling of God over my life?
4. Do I treat women with respect, purity,
and as Christ loved The Church?
“Strength isn’t measured by how much a
man can lift, but where his faith in Jesus stands a midst a seemingly
impossible situation”.
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