Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men

Keys to Becoming a Real Man

impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). What He said is so high that only God could have said it. Jesus not only said it, but He also believed it. That‘s why the beggar, the prostitute, and the religious man all kept coming to Him. He made them believe nothing was impossi ble. A real man has a spirit of faith and inspires others. Wouldn‘t you like to be around someone who says, ―You can do it. I know things are tough, but you‘re going to make it,‖ and ―Everyone fails once in a while. Get back up and try again‖? Even in the darkest hour, a real man believes that there‘s a way out. He will tell you a thousand times, ―Get up again; you can do it.‖ Counterfeit men have no faith. They say things like, ―You‘re talking about starting a busine ss? You‘d better hang on to that secure job you have.‖ A real man knows that no job can give a person true security, so he puts his faith in God and trusts His leading. Sometimes a real man might be scared, but he won‘t worry, because he trusts in God to finish the work He started. Faith is believing in what God said, not in what you see. That‘s the faith of a real man. A real man endeavors to encourage others to reflect the image and creativity of God in all they are and do — spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, and physically. He prays for wisdom and guidance on how to cultivate his wife and children so they can mature in Christ and become all that God has created them to be. He encourages his family in their gifts and talents while helping them develop in any way he can. As a cultivator, he delights in seeing these gifts unfold in their lives, just as God delights in seeing us use our abilities for His glory. Key #7 A Real Man Is Committed to Cultivating Others to Be the Best They Can Be

Key #8

A Real Man Loves Compassion, Mercy, and Justice

A real man exercises compassion, mercy, and justice. Through them, he shows true strength and brings the king dom of God to others.

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