Man Up!: The Quest for Masculinity

Real masculinity is not about rugged independence--it's about sacrificial giving. Discover how biblical manhood means harnessing your God-given strength for the good of others, not for yourself. What does it mean to be a man in a world that's lost the plot on masculinity? Drawing directly from the Scriptures this book rewrites the script for Christian men--no alpha-male posturing here. Instead, you'll find a cutting, hope-filled look at how Christ redefines what men are called to be: strong, self-giving, and unashamedly grounded in faith. Three Myths of Manhood You'll Prove Wrong: "Real men are independent." The essence of masculinity isn't self-reliance, but rather sacrificial giving--using your strength, authority, and skills for the good of others. "Nice guys are the ideal." See that Jesus, the pinnacle of masculinity, is not a conflict-avoiding people pleaser. True manhood sometimes must rebuke, confront, and endure being disliked for the sake of what's right. "Hypermasculinity--big trucks, bravado, weapons--is manliness." Baptism, repentance, family values, and a strong dependence on Christ are the true starting lines of masculinity. Expect raw honesty and a call to face uncomfortable truths. You'll see how real courage, leadership, and sacrifice are forged--not through lone-wolf bravado, but in courageous service to family, Church, and community, modeled after the manliness of Jesus Himself. This is no endless critique of "modern times," nor a how-to guide for perfect living; instead, it's real talk about fighting your own self-centeredness to become the kind of man others truly need.

Author:

Jeffrey Hemmer

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing

Publication Date:

March 07, 2017

Number of pages:

224 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

0758654804

ISBN-13:

9780758654809