Strenth is always proven by resistence.
A man's inner strength determines his ability to withstand temptations, accusations, persecutions, seductions, lies and other pressures that work to enervate. He must have the strength to stand against wrong and for right.
Orange tree produces oranges, oysters produce pearls ... Men - produce Manhood.
Men of God do the will of God not because of external, legal motivations but because of an inward, spiritual desire created by God Himself
World is rapidly changing. Moral absolutes are replace by situation ethics, right/wrong erased by the politically correct, sedition accepted as the norm for change. people return to ancient ages by "walling" themselves in to ward of invaders. Life becomes a life that pleases self.
There was a generation of Esthers. Now is a time for Daniels. (personal interpretation: Women are generally spoke of as prayer intercessors for nations. But now in the society we have, we need more Daniels. with unashamed boldness , uncommon standard, immeasurable blessing, unlimited influence, unhindered persistence, unblemished faith, unearthly protection and unusual test.
Men without an organized system of thought will always be at the mercy of men (or women) who have one.
Men must awaken themselves to the urgent need to study, restore our love for truth and renew our reverence for God's word.
Great Men discipline themselves to practise (their skill).
The man is more than the message. The message is credible because the man is.
Heroes are men who act in a moment of time on a need greater than self
God will make any willing male into a real man.
[adapted from Strong Men in Tough Times - Edwin Louis Cole, author of best-selling maximised manhood and one of the few pioneer and advocate of manhood movement]
Dear God, please make me more like Daniel and King David in the bible. Where the world expects selfishness.. we give self-lessness. Where the world look upon men in modern times differently, you can use me and the willing men out there to be heroes and leaders of faith. Give me the ability to remember and develop these Godly hadbits. When the going gets tough, Lord i will draw strength from You. I am a Man by choice.
