Traditionally, women have been the backbone of the Church. In many families - even when fathers are present - women have taken on the primary role of spiritual mentors and role models for their children. To say the truth, this is not the balanced approach that God intended for the family. While both parents are supposed to be the spiritual role models for their children, the men have the responsibility of being the "priests" of their homes and the spiritual authorities of their households (Genesis 1:26; Genesis 2:22; Ephesians 5:22-24).
Typically, most men place greater emphasis on their careers and on ways in which they can become financially independent rather than on spiritual growth and development. Don't get me wrong; I am not against careers and financial success. However, I believe the greatest success story is the one about the man who has located his position in the kingdom of God and is walking in it.
Women S Tallit
God has called all male born-again believers to be men of valour and integrity who are not afraid to conform to the image of His Son. It is time for Christian men to show the world what it takes to be a real man, rather than dodging responsibilities. Being a man carries with it a heavy responsibility and a high standard of integrity that God expects you to uphold. We can no longer allow the world's mind-set to be our standard. Instead, we must follow the example set by Jesus.
Unfortunately, we live in a society that is big on substitutions. Santa Claus has been substituted for Jesus, the Easter Bunny for the Cross and some men have substituted a man for a woman in their relationships. Real men of God go for the real thing, which is Christ-likeness, not hiding under the magnanimity of women. Real men seek to live on a higher level and recognize that their manhood is not based on false images. Instead, it is based on the truths found in God's Word.
Substituting women for men's roles as an expression of women's unlimited nature is an aberration. Men should be men enough, living and upholding the standards of God's word. Being Christ-like requires discipline and diligence. This begins with renewing your mind, or changing your mindset from the world's way of thinking to God's way. You start the process by reading and meditating on the Word of God daily, attending Bible study and Sunday services regularly and becoming spiritually employed at your local Church. Consistency in these areas will cause transformation to take place. Ultimately, you will become the spiritual giant that your family and Church need you to be in these last days.
God has a plan for your life - whether a man or woman, and He has already determined the path you are to take (Ephesians 2:10). He's just waiting on you to show up.
Substitutes For Men - Unlimited - Nature of Women
Vitus Ejiogu is a writer and publisher with the Fire-Brand Int"l Ministries, a media ministry that is based in Nigeria. He is the editor of FOUNDATION SATELLITE magazine also published by the ministry. He pastors a Church in Bauchi and is married with two children. You can reach him at: firebrandhq@yahoo.com or, 234 802 8181 829.
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