MORNING MANNA            6/21/20

“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” – 1 Cor. 16:13

Here is a command and a challenge. The phrase “quit you like men” comes from a single Greek word meaning “to make or show one’s self a man, to be brave”. In this confusing world this is a much needed exhortation. Contrary to those who consider this to be chauvinistic this is a crucial issue. Men and women are different in numerous ways and every man needs to understand his God given role and responsibilities. We live in a day when the lines of distinction are being intentionally blurred by those who are deceived. There is a culture war being waged today that seeks to make men feminine and women masculine – turning the God given order up-side down.

This sad sight should get our attention. The word “Watch” tells us that we ought to be alert, attentive, and active. “Like men” we are to show ourselves strong and standing “in the faith“. That’s what others should see in us regardless of what they are seeing all around us. A real man will be different from the world and that makes him noticeable to others. His loyalty to the Word of God, love for others, and labor to support his family sets him apart from the world. It sets him up as an example for the younger generation to follow. Every man should be determined to model what it means to be a real man. The effeminate are an offense to God and do not know God ( 1 Cor. 6:10). That makes this matter of major importance.