Introduction – Being a real man
I. Basic Characteristics of Masculinity
1. Man was created in God's image, Gen. 1:27.
2. Man was created a worshiper, Rom. 1:21-25.
3. Since the Fall, man has been a sinner by nature, Rom. 3:12.
4. Man is in need of God's saving grace, Titus 3:4-7.
5. Man was not created self-sufficient but needing God and others, Jn. 15:5.
6. Man was created to be different from woman, Gen. 1:27.
II. Characteristics of the Perfect Man—Jesus – Perhaps the single, most emphasized characteristic is humble service, Phil. 2:5-8.
III. Characteristics Drawn from the Qualifications of Male Leadership in the Church
A. A godly man must be:
1. Above reproach: blameless, not able to be accused, having a good reputation.
2. The husband of one wife: a pattern of singular affection for one's wife.
3. Sober-minded: temperate, alert, clear-headed, watchful.
4. Self-controlled: in control of thinking, emotions and passions; prudent, thoughtful, decent.
5. Respectable: orderly in time, responsibilities, and behavior; not chaotic.
6. Hospitable: welcoming to others, loves strangers, serves others.
7. Gentle: considerate, gracious, patient, kind in dealing with others.
8. He must manage his own household well: governs, presides over, has authority over; is faithful to lead spiritually, cares for, protects; has children who are not riotous or insubordinate; oversees and/or fulfills affairs of the home.
9. A lover of good: loves virtue and good men.
10. Upright: just; upholds righteousness.
11. Holy: pure, devout.
12. Disciplined: persevering, steadfast, restrained.
13. Holding firm to the Word: learns and upholds sound doctrine; holds to it tightly; able to exhort and convict.
B. In contrast, a godly man must not be:
1. A drunkard: not addicted to strong drink.
2. Violent: violent, quickly angered, explosively angry.
3. Quarrelsome: contentious, argumentative.
4. A lover of money: covetous, greedy for money, materialistic.
5. Arrogant (self-willed) rather than a steward: pushing his own ideas, desires, goals or gain.
6. Quick tempered: inclined to anger habitually; quickly angry.
IV. Role Characteristics in Which a Man Must Excel
A. A man must lead.
B. A man must love (the 1 Corinthians 13 Type).
C. A man must protect
D. A man must provide
Conclusion: The Bottom Line
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