What Makes a Man?
What Makes a Man?
Am I am man if I achieve greatness or reflect Godliness?
Am I a man if I conquer a woman or care for her soul?
Am I a man if I defend my honor or have self-discipline?
Am I a man if I am victorious in battle or have victory over my vices?
Am I a man if I climb mountains or conquer my pride?
Am I a man if I defeat my opponent or defeat the temptation of my heart?
Am I a man if I eat with princes or feed the poor?
Am I a man if I never show emotion or love so deeply it hurts?
Am I a man if I am polished and refined or vulnerable and honest?
Am I a man if I am the master of my house or a reflection of my heavenly Father?
Am I a man if I save the world or tend to my own soul?
Am I a man if I command troops in battle or control my tongue?
Am I a man if I am looked up to and respected or if I do not look at a woman to lust?
Am I a man if I hunt big game or help around house?
Am I a man if I have a carved body or a clean conscience?
Am I a man if I run with the big dogs or have compassion on the weak?
Am I “The Man” or a man created by God and under his control?
by Ben G (a sinful man)
