Let’s cut through the noise—what does it really mean to be a man? The world’s got plenty to say about it, but let’s be honest, most of it is garbage. Manhood isn’t about how much money you make, how many women you’ve slept with, or how tough you can act. Real manhood is about responsibility, integrity, and humility. It’s about doing what’s right, not what’s easy.
Take a look around. How many so-called men do you see shirking their responsibilities? How many are more concerned with their own comfort than with stepping up and being the men their families and communities need them to be? It’s an epidemic. But here’s the truth: being a man means facing your responsibilities head-on, no matter how tough things get. It’s about being someone others can count on, someone who doesn’t back down when the going gets tough.
1 Corinthians 16:13 says, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” Real men don’t run from challenges—they meet them head-on with strength and faith. Jesus didn’t walk around flexing His power or demanding respect. He led by serving, by putting others first, by showing strength through humility. That’s what being a man is about. It’s about stepping up, not shrinking back. It’s about leading your family, not abandoning them. It’s about being someone others can rely on, not someone they have to worry about.
And yes, this isn’t easy. It requires a strength that goes beyond physical power—it requires the strength of character. But here’s the good news: you’re not in this alone. God’s got your back. He’s called you to be a leader, and He’ll give you the strength to do it. So stop looking for excuses and start living out your calling. Be the man you were created to be, not the man the world tells you to be. Stand up, take responsibility, and lead with integrity and humility.
Blessings to you,
Eli