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Crisis will come in your life. It’s not a matter of
if you’ll face a crisis but
when. The day of trial will be what demonstrates your
character. Will you be able to trust God and worship Him in your
day of trial? Will you be rugged enough to have unceasing,
unconditional worship to God even if all the perks and success
in life go away? Will you still place your full confidence in
God? [22]
When the God of the universe takes on the form of man we are
compelled to take notice, repent of indwelling sin, submit to
His lordship and seek refuge in the only man that can save us
from our sins. Reckoning with Jesus is the first act in
redeeming masculinity. He is the epitome and example of biblical
manhood and without Him we will only distort our God-given
identity and role. [43]
It’s important to stay focused on your personal sanctification
as a reminder that even though you’re the leader, you aren’t the
standard for spiritual maturity—you are called to help your wife
conform to God, not to you. [74]
Self-preoccupation and self-pity are enemies of masculinity.
[95]
Every encounter of discipline is an opportunity to not only
focus on the disobedience at hand, but on you children’s need
for a savior to redeem their rebellious hearts. Yes, they need
to clean their room, to share with their brother and to stop
hitting, but more importantly, they need the Gospel. [99]
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