What we ran out of time and space in our last session (scroll down to see that M,M&P information as needed) is referenced here as an additional consideration available via our Other Helps to Consider (OH2C) tab.
This "Criteria 4 Manhood" document has some good food for thought considers that we hope you will review.
Our society calls these mistakes or bad luck but those of us pursuing our faith know that these are sins. We can reference these words from Romans 3:23 'for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' and many other Bible verses that tell of how our sins plague us and separate us from God. So it all depends on if you have religious beliefs. If not, the criteria for being a good man is pretty simple e.g. be good, work hard, try to help others, be accountable and be responsible. Wow, wouldn't it be great if that was all we had to do?
So lets share a few words for those of us who are on a faith journey, who want to achieve a good Christian manhood. Is there more expected of us? Yes, the above words shared on being a good man is only a start. To achieve biblical manhood, we are called to step up even more than others. The eleven maturity criteria items listed above are a great example of what we need to understand, pursue and apply in our lives as we step up. It also means that those of us that are fathers, need to help teach our sons these as well. Are they easy? No but some may be easier than others. It all depends on how you interpret, pursue and apply these challenges to your life. The good news is that we have an advocate who helps take up our causes, to help encourage us, and that is Jesus Christ.
That is plenty for now. We'll close out with some companion words to help support the above. Those being our closing consideration, our Summer to Fall Review (S2FR) #4 on Passion.
And to go with the above, consider. . . Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." | As men we should never forget how passion for the right things will go far in helping us to achieve our goals Vince set the bar high for his players. The big question - do we set it high for ourselves? |