Reaching Men in the Church
Scott Maze
1 Samuel 17; 1 Corinthians 16:13
Measured against the biblical teaching on marriage and family, there is no other conclusion to draw than our culture is decaying. In place of biblical roles where men, women, and children find their identity, we have elevated freedom to be whatever you want as the supreme good. In place of the happiness we felt we would achieve by determining our identities and roles within the family, we have tremendous confusion. Yes, families are struggling and many young men lack a road map for their live. In just a minute, we'll look at David and Goliath but before here are three contributing areas where there is male confusion on their roles in life.
1. Gender Confusion
Let's not run to stereotypes about men for being a man is more than knowing how to shave with a straight razor and how to barbeque in the backyard. Here are three myths that are being told in our culture.
Myth #1: There are no essential differences between men and women.
Myth #2: You can change your gender if you want, and that's totally fine
Myth #3: You can be attracted to whomever comes most naturally to you - boys can like boys, girls can like girls.
Part of the reason gender confusion is novel ideas concerning gender: What does it mean to be a woman or man? Whether we are women or men is not determined just by our sex organs. Our gender includes a complex mix of beliefs, behaviors, and characteristics. How do you act, talk, and behave like a woman or man? Are you feminine or masculine, both, or neither? These are questions that help us get to the core of our gender and gender identity.
Gender-role confusion is an increasingly serious issue in American churches. Many men and women have lost the concept of what it means to be masculine or feminine.
2. Missing Men
According to Erik Hurst, an economist with the University of Chicago, more and more of America's young men are plugged in. 75% of all leisur ...
Scott Maze
1 Samuel 17; 1 Corinthians 16:13
Measured against the biblical teaching on marriage and family, there is no other conclusion to draw than our culture is decaying. In place of biblical roles where men, women, and children find their identity, we have elevated freedom to be whatever you want as the supreme good. In place of the happiness we felt we would achieve by determining our identities and roles within the family, we have tremendous confusion. Yes, families are struggling and many young men lack a road map for their live. In just a minute, we'll look at David and Goliath but before here are three contributing areas where there is male confusion on their roles in life.
1. Gender Confusion
Let's not run to stereotypes about men for being a man is more than knowing how to shave with a straight razor and how to barbeque in the backyard. Here are three myths that are being told in our culture.
Myth #1: There are no essential differences between men and women.
Myth #2: You can change your gender if you want, and that's totally fine
Myth #3: You can be attracted to whomever comes most naturally to you - boys can like boys, girls can like girls.
Part of the reason gender confusion is novel ideas concerning gender: What does it mean to be a woman or man? Whether we are women or men is not determined just by our sex organs. Our gender includes a complex mix of beliefs, behaviors, and characteristics. How do you act, talk, and behave like a woman or man? Are you feminine or masculine, both, or neither? These are questions that help us get to the core of our gender and gender identity.
Gender-role confusion is an increasingly serious issue in American churches. Many men and women have lost the concept of what it means to be masculine or feminine.
2. Missing Men
According to Erik Hurst, an economist with the University of Chicago, more and more of America's young men are plugged in. 75% of all leisur ...
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