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Four Models of Manhood
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Four Models of Manhood TimChester.co.uk, November 2012 You can plot models of manhood along two axes: (1) the axis of proactivity and passivity and (2) the axis of sacrificial service and selfishness. Godly manhood involves both proactivity and serving. In other words, taking the initiative to serve in the home, in the church and in the wider community. We can get manhood wrong by (1) sliding down the proactivity-passivity axis into passivity (new man), or (2) sliding down the service-selfishness axis into selfishness (macho man), or (3) both (adolescent man).
serving
New Man passive and serving
sensitive and caring, but not taking responsibility or initiative, fearful of others and fearful of imposing
Godly Man proactive and serving
taking the initiative to care, leading sacrificially, taking responsibility in the home, church and wider world
passive
proactive
Adolescent Man passive and selfish
self-indulgent, not growing up or taking responsibility, living for
leisure, leaving service to others
selfish
Macho Man proactive and selfish
proud, paternalistic, selfish, using his authority to dominate,
expecting others to serve him
Where do you think you are on both axes? How could you be more proactive? How could you be more serving? Identify three next steps.
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