Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

Keys to Becoming a Real Man

given him. He isn‘t lazy; he has a vision for his life, and he is willing to work to fulfill it. In God‘s economy, a man who works and makes mistakes is better than a man who doesn‘t do anything. A real man‘s motivation for work is to fulfill the purpo s es for which he was created. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you” (John 6:26 – 27). In other words, there‘s a higher reason to work. Don‘t work just to pay bills. Don‘t work just to buy food. Unde r stand the true nature of work. In the Garden, there was no supervisor, no one to hand out paychecks. Work was given to Adam because it was a natural part of his being. Through work, he fulfilled his purpose as a man. Matthew 25:16, which comes from the parable of the tal ents, is a powerful verse: “The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more.” How did the man gain more money? He put his original money to work, and the money multiplied. God wants us to go to work to multiply His kingdom on earth. Jesus‘ first miracle was at a wedding (John 2:1– 11). In this way, His ministry was introduced to the world as one that supports the family. Jesus is a family Man. His num ber one desire right now is to be married to His bride, the church. The books of Ephesians and Colossians say that the Holy Spirit is our seal of salvation. Like an engagement ring, the Spirit is our promise that we‘re going to be married to our Bridegroom, Jesus. The book of Revelation says that Jesus is waiting for His bride. After He returns to earth for us, we will be with Him at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. We will be consummated with Christ. Jesus loves His betrothed. He is a family man, and He takes care of His bride. The Bible says that He gave His life for her. He washes her “ by the washing with water through Key #4 A Real Man Honors His Marriage and Family above Personal Interest

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