"Why MEN FAIL to ACCEPT their HUMANITY!"



Men Fail To Accept Their Humanity

“Never make a principle out of your experience, let God be as original with other people as He is with you.” Oswald Chambers

      One of the biggest obstacles to the success of a man in the Kingdom of God (KOG) is his heartfelt understanding of who he is (his perspective as it relates to “who” God says he is). There is a great deal of pressure for a man to “live right” according to the norms and mores of our society. A new “convert” to the faith is thrust into a new realm of unrealistic expectations with “self-induced” and “external” pressure for “immediate” results (the expectation of righteous living “overnight”).

      Don’t be discouraged my brother, you are only a man…flesh and blood, completely flawed, thoroughly contaminated, wicked and manipulative. You are cunning and deceitful with a capacity to do anything, commit any crime and/or transgression against anyone without blinking. You can spew out venom and skillful profanity from your mouth and heart simultaneously. Your quest for lustful things captivates every waking moment and your vain imaginations control you like any addictive drug. You are weak and extremely limited and powerless to stop yourself from repeated offenses, yet you say you love God, serve His people and are a born again believer! How can this be? After reading this short diatribe, it is clear why Christ had to die for us!

      You see, our "humanity" (I will use the word “flesh” interchangeably throughout this article) is one of our most compelling weapons against the forces of evil and darkness. It is the dwelling place of everything that is diametrically opposed to God. Yet, our capacity for evil doesn’t surprise God nor does it dissuade Him from His “obsession” with His beloved sons. Many of your Pastors will not communicate honestly that they wrestle with their own lusts and desires. This is a major violation against our trust.

     Pastor’s, don’t just give your men the “surface” stuff, meet with them as men and let the men see you "naked" (transparent). More importantly, please don’t turn these sessions into another opportunity for you to preach to them! Allow the men to engage and empower one another in small groups.  Please Pastors, I know this is going to sting, but your men don’t need to hear another sermon! They don’t need anymore conferences.  They don’t need any more guest speakers, tapes or CD’s.  Newsflash: MEN NEED TO TALK TO EACH OTHER WITHOUT YOU LORDING OVER THEM!”

     Men need to feel the freedom of “pouring out” of the bowels of their souls to other men with similar trauma going on in their lives without condemnation (this doesn’t mean without correction or accountability for one’s actions). The men need to know you are a man just like them. It will also take a lot of the pressure off of the Pastor so he can stop “fakin’ the funk!”

It is natural for any man who is not “born again” to act a fool! Even as a born again believer, we have daily challenges to righteous living that can constipate our growth in the faith. Truth be told, accepting your humanity is liberating. Simply stated, it just let’s you know how much you need God.

 I can’t say it any plainer than this, “If you think for one second that you can live a righteous life (a life that brings glory to God) without immersing yourself into a committed and submitted relationship with the Holy Spirit, you are a damn fool! Selah...