A view about manhood

       1 Corinthians 16:13 has been on my radar for many years now.       I try to pay attention to the people around me. I try to be aware of their needs or any dangers around them. Then do what I can to help the situation. Many times I don't know what to do and sometimes it may be best not to do anything- or to put off doing something until later.       Next is to stand firm in my faith and not let any worldly influences alter what I'm doing- this is easier said than done. Many times I'm motivated by what "man wants" and not doing what God would want me to do. Standing firm in the faith requires me to do exactly what God wants me to do or react exactly as God would have me do- this is usually more difficult because of the worldly influence around me. And the worldly influence is not only outside the church.       When you pull out the next words-act like men and be strong- without having any context to bas...

 An authentic man focuses on things differently than a conventional man. He focuses on what a man is as opposed to what a an does. This includes focusing on the community of men- not a competition with other men. Focusing on a power and purpose outside of any worldly personal rewards that we may obtain before our death from this world.   An authentic man has his focus on the eternal rewards which are received by building others up not focused on self. A focus on significance and not on success. A conventional man can suffer from burn out because of the lack of significance in his life.   An authentic man avoids burn-out because he focuses on the significance for what he is living his life for- something beyond his short years on this earth.  An authentic man rejects passivity, accepts the responsibility for his life and others around him, leads those placed under him courageously ( and serves them with the same courage), and in turn expects God's greater re...