Jesus: The True Example To Men

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You may have seen the Old Spice commercials that tell consumers to "Be a Man". They are really a work of genius because of the way they poke fun at modern men in a playful and non-humiliating way. A common message of those funny and enjoyable commercials is encouraging men to man up. The commercial focal point is usually a man riding his horse backwards or another funny scenario. But, being a man is a lot more than what is portrayed by these commercials. Christian men have a deeper understanding of the true concept of "being a man" and also the importance of their role in both families and also the surrounding community. The ability to appreciate this concept and its importance may be the one concept that changes the world.

Christ and also the Church would be the models for understanding the role of a man within their home, work, and church life. The scripture defines the Church as Christ's bride. Men are meant to love their wives as Christ loves his bride, the Church. Our Savior gave himself intent on saving all of God's children. This noble act was intended for the Church and all of Jesus' followers. So now after this ...
... new enlightenment, I ask a question not to just Christians but all husbands out there. Would you make this ultimate sacrifice for your wife? Let me give you another thing to ponder. Do you make your wife feel exalted as God, our Father, did for Jesus? If a man has indeed manned up, she'll be confident that necessary means will be used to protect her and also the children.
There isn't any right or wrong answer here. The purpose here is that the above commercials, while comical, do not define what a man ought to be. Men are expected to be strong and confident. To understand your path for real manhood, men should use our Savior as a role model. His strength and dedication to both Church and the followers shows the characteristics every man should maintain. You might be a strong man, but do you make use of strength to look after your spouse and family as they should be? Evaluate the current priority level of your loved ones after which look to Christ as a role model for growth.

Men are often identified by the money they earn, their possessions, and looks. These items really are a diversion from more important characteristics such as character, loyalty, and responsibility. When a man is never home and puts his needs before his family, is he a real man? A true man puts his obligations first and keeps the needs of those closest to him as a true concern. They don't try to escape when times get tough or make excuses but instead handle their issues and supply for their families. God prefers that men be considered a solid, dependable figure for their families. Rely on God's word for the right path and the strength you need. These commercials recognize the significance of the role of a man, but really only the Lord can give the essence of a REAL man.

Our Savior's strength and dependability ought to be included by every man in their daily life choices. Leo Wells discusses this and other inspiring ideas at Leo-wells-on-worship.com.

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