Usually when you talk about what it means to be a “masculine man” most people envision belching the alphabet, bulging biceps, speaking in sentence fragments, spitting contests, and igniting our farts with a bic lighter. While these aspects are often byproducts of a gathering of men; they DO NOT characterize a healthy ideology of masculinity.
Jesus, the greatest Man who ever lived, embodied a healthy ideology of masculinity. This one man died so that we all might have life. Likewise, God calls men to die so that others might live. This begins with your family. The bible speaks of a wife & children as a reward – not a ball and chain. You are to lead them. You are to teach them about Jesus. You are to love them. You are to protect them. You are to help them find life in Christ. The only way you can do this is if you first realize your own need and “behold the man” – Jesus, and find strength in Him.
Another manly stud of the bible was the Apostle Paul. Here is something he said: “I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” 2 Cor. 12:15
Our goal is that Life Church would be filled with men who’s hearts resonate with this statement and whose lives embody a healthy ideology of masculinity because they are being spent so others can have life. I believe our wives, children, and grandchildren would be forever grateful.
Pastor Jason.
