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I think it is time for good men to put their goodness to work, we all have an ideal that was set forth in the Bible that men are to protect and be strong for their families and their wives, sisters, daughters, etc. Many other cultures still hold strong to this. I don't know too many american women who know of cases when the men in the family came to aid of a woman relative who needs to get out of a bad situation. This idea of minding ones own business in cases like this can leave a woman with kids feeling completely abandoned. Men, step up, please! In many what we call "latin" families, no one would hurt a woman, knowing that if she had brothers they would come and defend their sister. The Bible states clearly that women are to be respected and protected. I blame many things, but there is clear evidence that pornography has destroyed mens minds and attitude. There is no such thing as a woman choosing to partake in pornography as "her choice". All women who do such things are trafficked, are victims of child abuse, forced into addiction, etc. The rate of abuse has gone up along with the availability and tolerance of pornography. Calling on all men of a true heart who are committed to the Lord to come forward and to step up. It is a terrible feeling when there is nowhere to turn to. Supporting victims of abuse is not just a "womans" issue. We need heroes for this cause and it should be coming from our brothers and our fathers.
We had a whole church pull together and get a lady out of a situation of abuse, so some are doing it.
I agree. The systematic destruction of the nuclear family is more evident now than ever. And men have forgotten what it really means to be a Christian man. It's about self sacrifice in all aspects of your life, in order to lift up those around you. Sacrifice of money, sacrifice of time, sacrifice of mental energy, and even sacrifice of your own LIFE if the need arises. Jesus was here to set an example of how a perfect man should act, and even tho we aren't perfect, we should strive to be the kind of man Jesus was and is. Jesus laid down his life for those He loved. US! And we as men are expected to do the same in our daily lives. It's hard, it sucks sometimes, but without the bad, the good wouldn't be cherished or appreciated. God delights in the work of our hands and the sweat of our brow. Hard work and self sacrifice is righteous and pleasing to the Lord. Men, protect those around you and be the rock and foundation that others may build upon. Be strong, and yet be gentle so others may see your example and ask "why are you this way?" Simple answer, because that's the way Jesus was, and I learned from the best.
I just do not like the label "nuclear" family, lol. Traditional is something that describes it better. Having been a child of the 60's, Nuclear also meant gross materialism and non traditional trends. The sins of suburbia is what drove a lot of youth into disrespecting their elders and turning away from them, as so much hypocrisy existed. People stopped going to church, upward mobility replaced reverence and the church as a social gathering and support system. I speak for myself, of course. In my youth, I longed to live the Pioneer way of life, hard work, self sustaining, a loving family and community. I would have become Amish except that seemed a little too extreme, but I was attracted to the humble living and devotion to scripture.
I can understand your reasoning lol. And yeah the older I get the more I appreciate a humble living. I used to wanna "move mountains" and be somebody. Now I'm happy where I'm at. I'm nobody really and that's okay with me! Sometimes I get discouraged with where I'm at in life, but I just remind myself that I'm exactly where God wants me to be at this point in time. There's few things more honorable than raising a family that loves the good Lord! Blessings my fren 😁
God bless <3
God bless you as well fren! 😁
Great comments.