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The Marks of Manhood

November 1, 2009

Al Mohler recently listed 13 marks of mature masculinity …check the whole article for explanations.

1. Spiritual maturity sufficient to lead a wife and children.

2. Personal maturity sufficient to be a responsible husband and father.

3. Economic maturity sufficient to hold an adult job and handle money.

4. Physical maturity sufficient to work and protect a family.

5. Sexual maturity sufficient to marry and fulfill God’s purposes.

6. Moral maturity sufficient to lead as example of righteousness.

7. Ethical maturity sufficient to make responsible decisions.

8. Worldview maturity sufficient to understand what is really important.

9. Relational maturity sufficient to understand and respect others.

10. Social maturity sufficient to make a contribution to society.

11. Verbal maturity sufficient to communicate and articulate as a man.

12. Character maturity sufficient to demonstrate courage under fire.

13. Biblical maturity sufficient to lead at some level in the church.

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  1. November 1, 2009 11:09 pm

    Thanks for posting this from Mohler’s blog.

    Excellent stuff. I really need to work on a handful of these.

    Convicting & encouraging at the same time.

    Soli Deo Gloria.

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