I gotta get this off my chest.
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I see so many pastors and leaders that have great hearts for God and for people, but have somehow lost their manhood. I’m serious, it seems they feel when God calls them to serve, a “holy castration” occurs and they are no longer allowed to be real men.
Where is that in God’s plan?
I don’t see it. I see all through scripture when God called men, He intended for them to continue and become greater men. Not turn into some kinda passive, spineless, fearful “being” that’s afraid to be who God CREATED him to be… a MAN.
God Created you a Man, before He called you to PASTOR.
That means you have strength and passion, you don’t walk in fear, you walk in strength and victory. You never back down from a “good fight.” You aren’t afraid to guard your house and all those in it. You look other men in the eye and  let them see your strength.
You never bully, but refuse to be bullied. Men of God are like God… Strong, Passionate, Loving, Protecting and sometimes righteously angry. Don’t be afraid to walk the way God created you…Fully Man!
We hunt our food and roast it over fire. Chase, overtake and defeat our enemies completely, Love and protect our woman passionately, guard all those entrusted to us courageously and follow our God wholeheartedly.
Man up today my brothers…That is who God created you to be! What say you?
Thanks for this . . . manhood under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Think Peter after Pentecost.
Yeah, good example. Thanks Mark.
Also, Barnabas standing up for Mark, IMHO.
Good one.
Thanks bro. Great weekend to you!
Good work Buddy, thanks for adding a good one.
I agree. It’s something I’ve been talking about the last couple weeks. I’ve got some ideas as a matter of fact. I’ll be talking to you soon!
Fo Sho Bro. We have a lot to talk about.
I love it..”He created you a man, before he called you to PASTOR”…I think that could really end with a blank “….before he called you to _______ “. BE A MAN.
Love this Artie. Very challenging….
Thanks!
Really appreciate that Sandy, Thanks! Love your twist on the quote…Like your better!
Never run from a fight, always be prepared to tackle the tough issues, protect what’s yours and fight for what’s been given to you. That could pretty much sum up who I am.
Excellent post!
You are truly a man that has not allowed anything to rob your masculinity Joe. Just remember to Love, Learn and Lead BIG.
Artie, could you write a post about what godly manliness looks like? If my husband read your post, he would read a confirmation of his aggressive, bullying behavior as biblical. I know that’s not what you meant. Godly men don’t bully, but an angry, aggressive man would call his bullying behavior not backing down from a fight. He also maintains that his anger is righteous, even if it is because he is not getting his own way. As a woman married to an aggressive man who has hurt me emotionally and even physically, I have learned to set strong boundaries and not tolerate bullying in any form. I walk away from conflicts with him because his anger is frightening, I resist pressure to agree with him on issues when I have differing opinions, and close the door on any bullying behavior. He sees all of this as rebellion on my part, that I am trying to control him. In my mind, I am not controlling him, I am controlling myself. He is free to be as angry as he wants, but I will not be around him when he is indulging his anger in unhealthy ways. He is free to believe what he wants, and I don’t argue with him. I just won’t be bullied into changing my mind.
Living w/an aggressive man, your post frightened me a bit, but I see the heart of what you have written, and long for the day when my husband finds full freedom in Christ and is able to be the powerful man of God that I know he wants to be. He is capable of such gentleness and compassion. Ah, to see him free! I would really appreciate an update on what that kind of strength looks like in our men. Thanks for this post.
Kelly I am heart broken for you, and appalled at the behavior of your husband. A godly man, “protects” his wife! Just like Jesus did for His bride. He will fight ..”for her” never “against her” he will serve her, whisper gently in her ear and die so she might live.
Agressive behavior is not godly at all! Bullying your wife is not manly, but selfish and cowardly behavior.
Real MEN of God know what its is our calling to guard and protect. Never bully, intimidate or verbally manipulate anyone, certainly not their mates!
Praying for you now!
As men, our example is Jesus. He fought when it was appropriate and was compassionate and loving at all times.
Well said Mark. thanks
Artie… are you talking about me? Because, I mean, if you are, well I am so, so sorry. I mean, if I did something to offend anyone, such as be too up front with the truth or too bold, well, I apologize and I won’t do that anymore.
I feel a bit… icky on the inside. In fact, if I could just bare my feelings for a moment here, I often feel, well, a little threatened and intimidated. Especially in public or when I’m around people or at church. Malls give me the heebie-jeebies for this very reason, as do super markets.
Shopping has always been a bit tough for me. I have such a hard time finding my true colors and when I don’t see that exact, manly, chartreuse that compliments my eyes, I often find it difficult to ask if they have any in the back. But not anymore Artie. I’m going to change! I’m going to stand up for myself!
I mean… unless that’s too forward. In fact, I’ll just be quiet now… shutting up…
Dude, you are hilarious! Do they have a mall in your new town?