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by Wayne E. Norton
his writing is offered as both an encouragement and as a
guided by similar thinking and application. Having respect for
godly challenge to men, young men, and also boys who
God, her, and yourself works well linearly and circuitously. The
represent the next generation of fathers. Hopefully, they
words sow, reap, and “what goes around, comes around” should
will be inspired to ask themselves some questions and reflect on the significance of the term “real men.” Designed to empower those who want to be or need to be better men for themselves and
come to mind. The following are some questions for the reader to consider in self-examination/application.
for the woman and children in their lives, this tutorial is offered
What makes a good friend?
with admonition as well as instruction.
What are some of your best qualities or characteristics?
As is often the case, self-examination is a good place to start. A good, sincere look at oneself in terms of current condition and goals is beneficial to getting onto and remaining on the correct
What is one of your worst characteristics that you would like to change? (Ouch!) Regardless of where one finds himself now related to the
path. “Hey, guys, what and who is important to you?” That is a
questions above or anything presented beforehand, the most
question that men should consider and give some thought. Maybe
important thing is where he (you) goes from here. Decide what
for some, it is money, boats, cars, bikes, or other nice possessions.
kind of a man and father you want to be, and consider some of the
Or it could be friendships, family, or romance.
roles and duties to be embraced. Men of Christendom are looked upon to lead their families to Jesus Christ while also nurturing and mentoring in everyday practical areas. The job description can be summed up as meeting their needs and a total commitment, or as Ephesians 5:25 says, “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” It is an all-in job that actually sets an example to be emulated. The following are some statistics that are not surprising, easily acceptable, and probably predictable. According to a Focus on the Family study, if within a family, the father gets saved, there is a 72% chance the rest of the family will also. The mother gets saved, there is a 16% chance the rest of the family will also. A child gets saved, there is a 6% chance the rest of the family will also. According to Fatherhood.org, children who live in families
Romance? In order for instruction for Christian males to
without a father are: Seven times more likely to become pregnant,
be complete, space has to be given to discuss females and the
four times more likely to live in poverty, and two times more likely
appropriate treatment toward them and their relationships.
to drop out of high school.
Men and boys are to view women and girls as God does:
According to Focusonthefamily.com: 71% of high school
special. Men, young men, boys, take notice that women are to be
dropouts come from homes without fathers. 85% of youth in prison
valued, treasured, respected, and appreciated. They are the jewel
come from homes without fathers. 90% of homeless and runaway
of God’s creation. Man and the beasts came from the dust of the
children come from homes without fathers. 70% of teen suicides
ground, but not the woman, according to Genesis 2. She is not an
are in homes without fathers. Boys from homes with no fathers are
object, but she is a treasure: a jewel. Additional references can be
more likely to be involved in violence.
Good relationships are dependent on respect at the basic level. Of course, other relationships (with mother, sister, friend) are well
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About The Author
found in Genesis 2:7, 18, 20b-22, and 24.
Wayne Norton is a former collegiate track and field coach with his last 25 years at The University of Georgia 1990-2015. He is also an ordained elder assisting his pastor at his home church in Athens, GA. Him and his wife, Priscilla reside and serve the people of God in Athens, GA, where they have been since 1990.
