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- A real man reflects godliness, not culture (Gen 1:27). Our lives should be a reflection of God’s character, purpose, and will. As men, it’s our prerogative to represent God in a world that doesn’t know Him.
- A real man welcomes responsibility (2Thess 3:7-8). He works hard because he takes ownership of providing for himself and his family. He’s a servant-leader and adds value to the lives of others.
- A real man is selfless, not selfish (Rom 13:8). Boys are selfish; men are selfless. Boys are takers; men are givers. Boys are consumers; men are producers.
- A real man lives for a higher purpose (Luke 22:41-42). He has a vision, mission, and values that guide and direct his choices. He doesn’t live for his personal glory or self-actualization and is highly valuable to the world because he serves the needs of others.
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- The Linchpins of Civilization
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When an ethnographic survey was done of 70 cultures around the world to look for the prevalence of female warriors, 87% restricted women from any kind of participation in war. What accounts for this? We have touched on the reasons men have historically been given the warrior role in previous posts, but I think they could use a little reiterating an...
As I’ve been working on this series, thinking through the tradition of manhood, and attempting to synthesize Gilmore’s findings and the manifestations of the manly code in different cultures, boy, it’s really tasked my brain. When my mind got tied up in knots and the meaning of manhood became seemingly impenetrable and obscure, I often found myself...
“The virtues associated specifically with being a man outline a rugged philosophy of living—a way to be that is also a strategy for prevailing in dire and dangerous times. The Way of Men is a tactical ethos.” –Jack Donovan, The Way of Men To the description of the ideal perimeter-keeper outlined above, Donovan assigns four “tactical virtues”: stren...
The tactical virtues might understandably make some modern folks feel uncomfortable, as they may seem rather raw, primal, and thuggish to contemporary sensibilities, and anything described as “amoral” tends to put people on guard. This discomfort arises from the fact that, again, the tactical virtues may be employed for good or ill. We may be fasci...
Even though we now live in the suburbs instead of the savanna, and the vast majority of men aren’t asked to serve as protectors on a day-to-day basis, our propensity for evaluating men in light of the tactical virtues is surprisingly enduring. When men and women alike look at a man and gauge how manly he is, their immediate, gut-reaction is still b...
All boys must develop these nine qualities of a masculine man to achieve their greatest potential. They are the passage into manhood.
No need to be a “tough guy”. Some feel that in order to be a real man you have to be a “tough guy”—someone who takes no sass, can force his will on others and can gain respect by impressing others. This is not the type of man that Jesus Christ was.
- Liz Glasgow
- 2016
- The mirror is the only place a man should look to place blame. We are responsible for our failures, no one else. Often, our successes are due to a lot of hard, smart work and talent, but also a lot of help.
- Focus on a goal. Not on people or things. “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” Albert Einstein. By tying our life to a goal, we’re always going to have a focus.
- Always move forward. “I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.” Abraham Lincoln. The words “You will have tribulation” grace the inside of my left arm.
- Behind every great man is a great woman. “How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being.”
All the unanswered pursuits of the right kind of masculinity that keep you searching for some guide for how to be a man. Invite God to lead you because He is the ultimate guide. Then, you’ll start living a life that’s more rewarding than you ever imagined. One of the keys to being a man is honesty.
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Jun 9, 2014 · How to be a man in the 21st century, based on years of reading, research, and experience. Included are principles and actions that will make you a better man.
