Men, what have we allowed the world to do to our manhood? Think about it for a minute, how does the world portray men? On television, men are made out to be, for lack of a better word, doofuses. In the liberal media, you hear more about men who have had moral failures, a severe lapse in good judgement, displayed extremely violent behavior, or are involved in some other kind of deviant behavior. At the very least, society has feminized men and negated the positive impact we have on the world.
Why don't we hear stories about the men that display Godly behavior? Is it because not many men live up to that? Is it because news like that doesn't have the shock value that sells advertising spots? Is it a plot by Satan to neutralize the positive effects Godly men can have on society? I believe all of these play a role in how society views men.
Sunday, I was confronted with what Biblical manhood looks like (thanks Kevin and Shannan for boldly proclaiming God's Word). At the same time, I was convicted of areas in my life that definitely need work. Going forward, I will be studying God's design for men and the specific commands He has for us as men/husbands/fathers/leaders. As I walk through this, I will be posting thoughts, questions, and confessions. Please join me in discovering what God expects from us as men and the changes we need to make to live out His plan for us.
Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Your Spirit is good.
Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Psalm 143:10 (NKJV)
Rise up O Men of God
ReplyDeleteRise up, O men of God!
Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and mind and soul and strength
To serve the King of kings.
Rise up, O men of God!
The kingdom tarries long.
Bring in the day of brotherhood
And end the night of wrong.
Rise up, O men of God!
The church for you doth wait,
Her strength unequal to her task;
Rise up and make her great!
Lift high the cross of Christ!
Tread where His feet have trod.
As brothers of the Son of Man,
Rise up, O men of God!
Your post reminds me of this old hymn.
When I was a kid the men would stand and sing this in church. It always sounded like Warriors marching to battle. I miss singing hymns just because of the rich memories they stir. I can picture those old spiritual warriors standing there. They were giants to me, singing with a stern determined face. In reality they were farmers, but what mighty men of faith.
Thanks Tim, great post.
RISE UP OH MEN OF GOD!
ON YOU THE CHURCH DOTH WAIT!