Monday, May 5, 2014

LEAD

When Adam and Eve were in the Garden, who sinned first?

It isn't a trick question.

Eve did.

Then God comes along and calls out Adam.  Seems fair.

It isn't that Eve didn't get hers.  Women still experience junk today explicitly because Eve messed up. And yet, God held the man primarily accountable.

Romans 5 double teams that.  It says because of the man's sin, the whole race fell.

What does that mean for you and me, sir?  At least this: that the well being of your wife and children are your responsibility.

'Your call, gentlemen, is to lead like Jesus.'

Not that they won't have to stand on their own two feet when they meet their Maker - but if you've been privileged to have a wife and/or children, you'll be called to answer for how you've led them and cared for them.

Who thinks that's unfair?  Who knows that's unfair and yet right?

Paul said the woman is the glory of man.  That means if she's prospering and blessed and flourishing, it should be in large part because of his loving involvement and investment.

Your call, gentlemen, is to lead like Jesus.  That translates to you being the one to give most - sacrifice first - apologize best - care for most.

Just as you as a man are anatomically positioned to move toward a woman (which we all get), it's the same way spiritually.  You move toward her.  You guide her.  You love her.  You care for her.  You serve her.  You sacrifice for her.  You initiate with her.

Let's lead like Jesus, men.

And be blessed.

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