Introduction

• Today, masculinity is considered toxic. Men are despised in some circles.
• Some even consider men and women to be the same.
• Psalms 148:2-5 - Man praises God by the way we walk and the things we do. We praise God when we carry out His design.

Act like men! (I Corinthians 16:13-14)

• In context
  • Talking about great men of faith
    • Paul (of himself)
    • Timothy
    • Apollos
  • Continues afterward of others
    • Stephanas
    • Fortunatas
    • Achaiacus
• Paul interjects this admonition
  • I Peter 5:8-9 - Be on the alert
    • Stand firm in the faith - Ephesians 4:11-16
    • Act like men
    • Be strong - Ephesians 6:10; II Corinthians 12:8
    • Do all in love

Man created in God’s image - Genesis 1:27; John 4:24

• God relates to us as a Father - Isaiah 64:8
  • Provides for us - Matthew 7:11
  • Disciplines us - Hebrews 12:5-7
  • Protects us - II Thessalonians 3:3
  • Teaches us - John 6:45
  • Warns us - Hebrews 12:25
  • Rewards us - Colossians 3:23-24
  • Loves us - Romans 8:37-39

Godly father = godly husband

• Do one and neglect the other?
• Another lesson at another time
• A few points
  • A father’s greatest gift
    • Unreservedly loving his wife
  • A father’s example
  • A father’s perseverance
  • A father’s love
• There are consequences when men do not take on the responsibilities that they should.
• Women, encourage the men in this!