Being humble is manly
Being humble is manly
Hey friends and readers,
In our current culture there is an interesting trend that has come forth and has presented itself as a positive Christian thing. Yet, it is not a Christian thing at all.
It is the obsession with “winning”, and what the definition of “winning” is. It’s gotten to the point that people will know they are wrong about something, but their ego is just too big to admit it. They’ll view this as “losing”, when in fact growing as a person is the real winning.
This means admitting mistakes and learning.
However, it goes much deeper and further than this.
Remember that Jesus, our Lord, washed the feet of his disciples.
Can you imagine our current “leaders” doing something like this? Would you?
“The person who is greatest among you will be your servant. Whoever honors himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be honored.”
Our greatest win is actually not our own, but it belongs to Jesus. We should be grateful to God and be humbled, for all our victories here only happen because God allows for them.
Current culture pushes forward an image of “manly” that is unapologetic, rude, egotistical, arrogant.
NONE of these things are “manly” in a Godly way according to Christ. In humbleness there lies true strength. It takes a truly strong person, both spiritually and mentally, to restrain themselves from boasting and showing off, no matter how much better they seem to be doing in a certain field.
Always treat others how you’d like to be treated and humble yourself. No matter how big you think your achievements are, they are a tiny speck in the universe and none of those achievements can compare with loving God, family and fellow humans.
There is no greater strength than showing love, kindness and humility.
That is not to say you shouldn’t defend your values, of course you should.
Fight for your family and your rights, but always remember, be humble, your strength cames from God and he can make you immobile at any second of any day, don’t take the gifts for granted, don’t think that just through your efforts alone you are able to reach something.
One day you are lifting heavy, showing off your muscles and boasting, and the next you may end up on crutches, weak and helpless, having others take care of you.
Reach out your hand to those who are not doing as well, but do this with humility, not arrogance, and don’t expect anything in return.
Good deeds are their own reward.
Blessings.
Well stated. One of the key reasons that the Democrats lost so muchground this election, was because they pushed the notion of Toxic Masculinity over the last decade. And Trump was one of their biggest examples. Well, some men feared this stereotype and capitulated. But over time, the manly, and yes humble, men decided they were sick to high Heaven i’m taking that wrap. I believe lots of women also resented this more and more. The shifting voting demographics across sex and race certainly go along with his theory.
Each word of yours is so true and powerful and those who can embrace the concept of 'servant-leadership' with humbleness and humility in abundance are empowered to change the dynamics in any and every walk of life. Loved it, Alexander.