There is a beauty in the innocence of a young child.
Knowing how much garbage there is in this world and then seeing a little child who knows nothing of it. As you watch the child get older, you start to notice them learning new things, simplistic yet selfish tendencies. The child will have a choice between right and wrong, fully understanding, and still they will choose the wrong. When children are young, we pretty much accept this type of behavior, knowing that they are learning and hopefully grow out of it. However, I have noticed this behavior in many many boys who claim to be men today. So, when do boys become men?
Some would say to look back at the times of Christ, at the age of 13 the males were considered men. That would be awesome if males today could be considered "Men" at 13, however with the pressure of our culture and all other obstacles in our world today, that simply won't work for most boys.
Some would say the age of 18 is when you are an adult, I would not agree with that considering this is the age that most graduate from public high school.
Some would say age 21. Because you can legally get drunk does not make you a man. You want to be your own man? Don't get drunk on your 21st birthday! Go against the grain.
I feel that age does not define becoming a "Man".
Emotions are running wild in today's "Men". I see guys getting so self centered, having full blown pity parties in front of people. I seen guys blow up in front of girls and guys over the smallest things. I hate seeing boys who call themselves men just sulking around in sorrow or letting anger run them.
"Get a hold of yourself you sally! Grow up, shut up, be a Man."
I'M SO SICK OF EMO BOYS! Emotions aren't bad, they are good. But if you can't control them, you have no right calling yourself a "Man".
There was once something known as chivalry. It has been lost with today's generation, save a few good men. Chivalry is all about protecting and respecting women, encouraging other men and just pouring yourself out in general. Upholding standards and rules, doing the right thing. If you are willing to help others without expecting anything back, you are moving in the right direction.
There is hope, but it needs to start with a change of heart.
Find your identity in Christ.
Be a man like Jesus was. Serving to Death. Loving to Death.
Stop being selfish, look at the needs and cares of others.
If you want to grow, you have to look outward.
There was once something known as chivalry. It has been lost with today's generation, save a few good men. Chivalry is all about protecting and respecting women, encouraging other men and just pouring yourself out in general. Upholding standards and rules, doing the right thing. If you are willing to help others without expecting anything back, you are moving in the right direction.
There is hope, but it needs to start with a change of heart.
Find your identity in Christ.
Be a man like Jesus was. Serving to Death. Loving to Death.
Stop being selfish, look at the needs and cares of others.
If you want to grow, you have to look outward.
2 comments:
So true. Our modern culture is the only one that doesn't have a defining moment that a boy becomes a man and is expected to act like one. Some cultures the dad takes the son out and smashes him in the face with a rock until his tooth breaks. Others they leave them out in the woods and expect them to find their way home without help, if they can't do it, they better not bother coming back. lol But us? we don't expect boys to grow up. There is no moment. It is amazing that some boys grow up at all.
There is one more very happy mama today in Minnesota after reading her son's heart. :)
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