Distinctives of a Man of Value

Texts: Genesis 1:27-28; Genesis 2: 8; 15-23; Luke 12:24-25

Introduction

Man is a creation of Value. Everything that God created has intrinsic value (Gen. 1:31), however, man has higher value than all God’s creation. The value of a man derives from God, because he is created in the image and likeness of God. He is an image bearer.

Contrary to the pop culture view of the alpha male (a man tending to assume a dominant or domineering role in social or professional situations; the man’s man, a stand-up guy, the centre of attention, the ladies’ man), man as an image bearer gives expression to his value in whatever role he functions: Son, Husband, Father, Minister, Leader etc. It’s the man that makes a father, not the father that makes a man.

What kind of man is a man of value?

A man who has a relationship with God
A man that listens (obeys) to God
A man with a sense of purpose
A man that is trustworthy
A man with a sense of duty
A man with a sense of perception and intelligence
A man who acknowledges his need for a relationship
A man with the capacity to be agreeable
A man with a sense of value
A man who validates others
A man with social skills
A man with an inclination for romance

Conclusion

A father is more than just a name. It is more than a title. It is more than the sperm that fertilized an egg. A father is someone who is willing to step up, take care of his children and his family. A father is one who will love his wife and children with unconditional love, no matter what; serving as the bedrock of character, strength and fruitfulness for the family.

Only the man who cultivates the above distinctives can fit such fatherly role.

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