We need a massive shift in the hearts of men. For far too long men have walked in ignorance of true masculinity. God has given men a voice and a heart of authority. But we have used our power to heap upon ourselves selfish benefits.
We have used our voice of authority to control and manipulate those who are weaker. We have satisfied our own lusts through our strength and influence. In our brokenness we have run over those who stood in the way of our success, or those who might affect our reputation in the eyes of others. We have objectified women and men and lifted up sexual pleasure as our highest ambition. We have abandoned our children and left a generation fatherless.
What would the world be like if men walked in the true gift of their masculinity? We would see a world radically different today.
If men walked in the true masculine:
- The pornography industry would be left bankrupt.
- Prostitution would all but end.
- Prisons would be emptied.
- Woman would cherished and empowered.
- Children would walk in confidence, knowing they are loved and valued.
- Orphanages would cease to exist.
- Senseless violence would end.
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Amen Tom. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post.
ReplyDeleteWow I think that is great.. only one thing I would add.. the True Masculine seeks his identity in God and His plan instead of his own achievements.
ReplyDeleteNancy, I agree with your point. But there is within every man the desire for work, to take dominion, to overcome. I think it's a difficult thing for us as men to not find meaning in our work. But it must be out of a heart of submission to God and out of a heart secure in the Father's love.
ReplyDeleteThis is really great Tom. Ever thought of writing another book?
ReplyDeleteSo good to read this Tom. The men I know who are in touch with their true masculanity enrich my life abundantly. I am grateful for them.
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I'm actually working on a second book on the Seven Virtues. I'm hoping to have it ready to be published by January. But I do have this deep stirring on the issue of masculinity. We'll have to see.
ReplyDeleteAwesome to hear that you're going to be writing another book. Ever heard of The Nine Worthies? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Worthies When you were talking about masculinity I thought of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat you said is exactly true. Many of us who did not have 'real' father know the reality of what you said. Your one line stood out so much - "We must receive healing from wounds to our masculinity..." Still working through that.
ReplyDeleteI thought IHOP (recently went on a trip to Florida and ate in my first IHOP - Pancakes, that is - you see I am from Canada) was a Restaurant!!!!!!!