Thanks for sharing. These things need to be said. I have noticed this hypermasculinity recently and I find it sad. As a woman, I find it very unattractive. I thought it was a way for them to feel safe in a violent world. However, I don't know if many women want to be with a man like that. Masculinity is at a point where men are being forced to come to terms with who they are as God created them. This gender crisis can be a way of running from their emotions. I think we need more soft, gentle men who are in touch with their emotions. It's a healing journey men need to take. Well done for turning to God for answers.
Thank you for sharing. What women want, that’s a whole new article waiting to be written. I see women with a variety of men and ask why? How? What does she see in him? God in His infinite wisdom has created us in many varied ways for many varied roles.
Yes, I too want to write about these things, Brian. Men who get tougher and stronger to combat the evil in society only make it more frightening for women (like me) to walk down the street. I find these men intimidating even though they may be the kindest men on the inside. It takes courage to be gentle in a harsh world. God bless you, brother. I look forward to reading more of your work.
I honestly love when a man is kind to me in public or offers to help me if I am carrying a heavy case, etc. They say, many women are too independent and say no.. but, I will never say no if a man wants to be kind or helpful to me. I think it's beautiful. Bring back the gentlemen - that's what I say. :)
An important article, that needs to be deeply and prayerfully thought about and mulled over, thank you for writing it! Our primary identity and foundation is to found and in Jesus Christ alone, & whom we are in Christ as Gods children, sons and daughters, we are Jesus' disciples wether male or female, Galatians 3: 26 For ye are all sons of God, through the faith, in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male and female; for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye ·Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise.
But in different roles, but as co-labourers, doing & applying the work of the gospel. Our primary responsibility is to God and Jesus individually and our relationship with them. We will be held accountable and personally responsible for everything we have said, say and do, decisions we have made and what we have chosen, our spiritual growth and maturity, working out our own salvation through great fear and trembling. The onus is on us and between heavenly father no one else.
Embracing our gender roles are healthy and important. But the agency and responsibilities we carry as an envoy of Christ Yeshua isn't negated by our identity. Identity is in layers of what encompasses and makes up you. Identity is talked about alot in the new covenant and our roles in Jesus Christ.
We ultimately are new creations in Christ, following where Christ Jesus individually leads us and by the Holy Spirit as fellow workers ministers of reconciliation to the world to God through Christ & ambassadors of Christ Jesus, working with him to advance his mission upon this earth of sharing him his gospel of the good news and the truths of his kingdom.
2 Corinthians 5: 17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and *gave us the ministry of reconciliation*; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and *entrusting to us the message of reconciliation*. 20 Therefore, *we are ambassadors for Christ*, *God making his appeal through us*. We implore you on behalf of Christ, *be reconciled to God*.
Peace making flows through this ministry of reconciliation our feet being prepared & shod with the gospel of peace, and bringing others into being Christ's fellow workers as his representatives emissaries and ambassadors. We are the plan working with God to bring the good news to set the captives free from bondage to captivity. Another identity we have are as a Kingdom priests, 1 Peter 2:9 a peculiar people, & the temple of God and God's house.
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
(1 Corinthians 3:16-17;
Ephesians 2:19-22)
Jesus identifies those who do the will of his father as family, more than even blood relatives as sisters and brothers to the Lord Jesus. (Matthew 12:48-59) And to work for unity in Jesus' body.
So what & how does it look like to love out our identity in Christ as a brother? Or as a sister? Practically in real time, in day to day living? Worshipping God in spirit and in truth. Responding with praise and thankfulness. With great faith, faithfulness, & extravagant loving obedience.
God also looks at the secret person of the heart and He moulds shapes and develops us into being a son or daughter whom conforms in to the image and likeness of His Son Jesus Christ, that abides in him as the vine and produces brings forth fruits that befit repentance and righteousness. I do see the only option many are pushing is marriage and children, but singleness is also a wonderful gift given by Heavenly father and an option if they can make room for it as Jesus himself said and lived as singly devoted in doing the will of his father!
"For there are eunuchs who from the womb of their Mother were born thus, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who make eunuchs of themselves for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. The one able to receive this, let him receive it."
Matthew 19:12
Seeing singleness as unto the Lord and as a great and wonderful gift bestowed upon you by and through Him. Yeshua said Those Able To Receive This, Let Them Receive It. Abandoning The Desires Of The Flesh For The Sake Of The Kingdom Of Heaven is the wonderful blessings of making room For undivided undistracted Fullness Of Being filled With The Holy Spirit & His Holy Work. Teach me your way O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; Give me an UNDIVIDED UNITED HEART to fear Your Name. Ps. 86:11~17
When the hungry David and his men came in to the priest Ahimelech and asked to eat, Ahimelech told him that he had nothing but Bread of the Faces Breads that are in front of the Face/ Sight of Heavenly father sacred breads from Tabernacle.
As we know from these could only be eaten by Kohanim (Priests Levites) who entered the Holy (Dwelling/ Sanctuary). But David was king, not a priest, and therefore according to the law of Moses - He was forbidden to touch or eat these unleavened loaves. 1 Sam 21
However, the priest Ahimelech made an exception and provided them under the condition that the young men were free from sexual intercourse with a woman - so they could eat these Holy breads.
This act of Ahimelech is also mentioned in the teachings of Yeshua/Jesus in- Luke 6:1-5 & Matt 12:4
You may have noticed the people born as new creations in God's Holy spirit who have a great love for Heavenly father and Jesus abandon the desires of the flesh, their body no longer responds or wants to respond to the flesh's sexual desires, because it has been put to death. Colossians 3:5~11 Like in the case of apostle Paul. These people have made themselves vessels for the Holy Spirit & Heavenly father in its fullest capacity, but not to everyone is given this gift or way. Because our Heavenly fathers commandments can also be fulfilled in marriage. In pure marriage set apart equally yoked Holy spirit filled matrimony.
Those who have not learnt to resist areas of the flesh in Jesus Christ nor asked how to control such passions and perverted desires. Then they ultimately become controlled & are vessels of satan the devil.
Paul stated; "But, I wish sons of second Adam man/all people even to be as I am; however, each has his own gift from Heavenly father: one this; and another that. But, say to the unmarried men and the widows, it is beneficial for them if they remain as I am; But if they do not have control of self, let them marry. For better it is to marry than with Fire to be set ablaze. But I would have you set free from heartache. The son of man without a wife -Isha cares for the things of Heavenly father, how he may please Heavenly father. But the one having taken a wife cares for the things of this Physical World, how he may please his wife/woman, And he has been divided. Both the wife free of a
(ba'al) husband or the virgin
(Betulah) cares for the things of Heavenly father, that she may be clean spiritually and physically. But the woman with a husband (ba'al) cares for the things of this physical world, how she may please her ba'al (husband).
Now, this I say FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT, not that I may throw a noose on your freedom, but I speak with respect to what is decent, seemly, and sits well with Heavenly father without distraction in a holy work." (1 Corinthians 7:7-9; 32-35)
1 Corinthians 7: 28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that.
29 ☀️This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none,☀️
30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods,
31 🪔and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present For the present form of this world is passing away.🪔
32 I want you to be free from anxieties. ☀️The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord.☀️
Much of Yeshua's and my sisterly love to you in His service. 🤗🪔👣
Agreed, Brian. Men who have to buff-up to prove their masculinity are classically insecure about the real meaning of manhood.
Well said my friend, God has a plan for us all. I love your honesty and your view on life has inspired me. You are the man.
Bravo, Brian. Bravo. 👏🏻
Thank you. God has been putting on my heart that a message like that should be articulated.
Thanks for sharing. These things need to be said. I have noticed this hypermasculinity recently and I find it sad. As a woman, I find it very unattractive. I thought it was a way for them to feel safe in a violent world. However, I don't know if many women want to be with a man like that. Masculinity is at a point where men are being forced to come to terms with who they are as God created them. This gender crisis can be a way of running from their emotions. I think we need more soft, gentle men who are in touch with their emotions. It's a healing journey men need to take. Well done for turning to God for answers.
Thank you for sharing. What women want, that’s a whole new article waiting to be written. I see women with a variety of men and ask why? How? What does she see in him? God in His infinite wisdom has created us in many varied ways for many varied roles.
Yes, I too want to write about these things, Brian. Men who get tougher and stronger to combat the evil in society only make it more frightening for women (like me) to walk down the street. I find these men intimidating even though they may be the kindest men on the inside. It takes courage to be gentle in a harsh world. God bless you, brother. I look forward to reading more of your work.
I honestly love when a man is kind to me in public or offers to help me if I am carrying a heavy case, etc. They say, many women are too independent and say no.. but, I will never say no if a man wants to be kind or helpful to me. I think it's beautiful. Bring back the gentlemen - that's what I say. :)
An important article, that needs to be deeply and prayerfully thought about and mulled over, thank you for writing it! Our primary identity and foundation is to found and in Jesus Christ alone, & whom we are in Christ as Gods children, sons and daughters, we are Jesus' disciples wether male or female, Galatians 3: 26 For ye are all sons of God, through the faith, in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male and female; for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye ·Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise.
But in different roles, but as co-labourers, doing & applying the work of the gospel. Our primary responsibility is to God and Jesus individually and our relationship with them. We will be held accountable and personally responsible for everything we have said, say and do, decisions we have made and what we have chosen, our spiritual growth and maturity, working out our own salvation through great fear and trembling. The onus is on us and between heavenly father no one else.
Embracing our gender roles are healthy and important. But the agency and responsibilities we carry as an envoy of Christ Yeshua isn't negated by our identity. Identity is in layers of what encompasses and makes up you. Identity is talked about alot in the new covenant and our roles in Jesus Christ.
We ultimately are new creations in Christ, following where Christ Jesus individually leads us and by the Holy Spirit as fellow workers ministers of reconciliation to the world to God through Christ & ambassadors of Christ Jesus, working with him to advance his mission upon this earth of sharing him his gospel of the good news and the truths of his kingdom.
2 Corinthians 5: 17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and *gave us the ministry of reconciliation*; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and *entrusting to us the message of reconciliation*. 20 Therefore, *we are ambassadors for Christ*, *God making his appeal through us*. We implore you on behalf of Christ, *be reconciled to God*.
Peace making flows through this ministry of reconciliation our feet being prepared & shod with the gospel of peace, and bringing others into being Christ's fellow workers as his representatives emissaries and ambassadors. We are the plan working with God to bring the good news to set the captives free from bondage to captivity. Another identity we have are as a Kingdom priests, 1 Peter 2:9 a peculiar people, & the temple of God and God's house.
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
(1 Corinthians 3:16-17;
Ephesians 2:19-22)
Jesus identifies those who do the will of his father as family, more than even blood relatives as sisters and brothers to the Lord Jesus. (Matthew 12:48-59) And to work for unity in Jesus' body.
So what & how does it look like to love out our identity in Christ as a brother? Or as a sister? Practically in real time, in day to day living? Worshipping God in spirit and in truth. Responding with praise and thankfulness. With great faith, faithfulness, & extravagant loving obedience.
God also looks at the secret person of the heart and He moulds shapes and develops us into being a son or daughter whom conforms in to the image and likeness of His Son Jesus Christ, that abides in him as the vine and produces brings forth fruits that befit repentance and righteousness. I do see the only option many are pushing is marriage and children, but singleness is also a wonderful gift given by Heavenly father and an option if they can make room for it as Jesus himself said and lived as singly devoted in doing the will of his father!
"For there are eunuchs who from the womb of their Mother were born thus, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who make eunuchs of themselves for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. The one able to receive this, let him receive it."
Matthew 19:12
Seeing singleness as unto the Lord and as a great and wonderful gift bestowed upon you by and through Him. Yeshua said Those Able To Receive This, Let Them Receive It. Abandoning The Desires Of The Flesh For The Sake Of The Kingdom Of Heaven is the wonderful blessings of making room For undivided undistracted Fullness Of Being filled With The Holy Spirit & His Holy Work. Teach me your way O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; Give me an UNDIVIDED UNITED HEART to fear Your Name. Ps. 86:11~17
When the hungry David and his men came in to the priest Ahimelech and asked to eat, Ahimelech told him that he had nothing but Bread of the Faces Breads that are in front of the Face/ Sight of Heavenly father sacred breads from Tabernacle.
As we know from these could only be eaten by Kohanim (Priests Levites) who entered the Holy (Dwelling/ Sanctuary). But David was king, not a priest, and therefore according to the law of Moses - He was forbidden to touch or eat these unleavened loaves. 1 Sam 21
However, the priest Ahimelech made an exception and provided them under the condition that the young men were free from sexual intercourse with a woman - so they could eat these Holy breads.
This act of Ahimelech is also mentioned in the teachings of Yeshua/Jesus in- Luke 6:1-5 & Matt 12:4
You may have noticed the people born as new creations in God's Holy spirit who have a great love for Heavenly father and Jesus abandon the desires of the flesh, their body no longer responds or wants to respond to the flesh's sexual desires, because it has been put to death. Colossians 3:5~11 Like in the case of apostle Paul. These people have made themselves vessels for the Holy Spirit & Heavenly father in its fullest capacity, but not to everyone is given this gift or way. Because our Heavenly fathers commandments can also be fulfilled in marriage. In pure marriage set apart equally yoked Holy spirit filled matrimony.
Those who have not learnt to resist areas of the flesh in Jesus Christ nor asked how to control such passions and perverted desires. Then they ultimately become controlled & are vessels of satan the devil.
Paul stated; "But, I wish sons of second Adam man/all people even to be as I am; however, each has his own gift from Heavenly father: one this; and another that. But, say to the unmarried men and the widows, it is beneficial for them if they remain as I am; But if they do not have control of self, let them marry. For better it is to marry than with Fire to be set ablaze. But I would have you set free from heartache. The son of man without a wife -Isha cares for the things of Heavenly father, how he may please Heavenly father. But the one having taken a wife cares for the things of this Physical World, how he may please his wife/woman, And he has been divided. Both the wife free of a
(ba'al) husband or the virgin
(Betulah) cares for the things of Heavenly father, that she may be clean spiritually and physically. But the woman with a husband (ba'al) cares for the things of this physical world, how she may please her ba'al (husband).
Now, this I say FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT, not that I may throw a noose on your freedom, but I speak with respect to what is decent, seemly, and sits well with Heavenly father without distraction in a holy work." (1 Corinthians 7:7-9; 32-35)
1 Corinthians 7: 28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned, and if a betrothed woman marries, she has not sinned. Yet those who marry will have worldly troubles, and I would spare you that.
29 ☀️This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none,☀️
30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods,
31 🪔and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present For the present form of this world is passing away.🪔
32 I want you to be free from anxieties. ☀️The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord.☀️
Much of Yeshua's and my sisterly love to you in His service. 🤗🪔👣
That’s the beauty of fellowship with good godly people. We all struggle, we all fall short in our own ways and we love and support each other