Thirteen Virtues of Christian Men
November 3, 2012
NY Jets QB Tim Tebow, left, has done alot to make Christianity acceptable.
British activist Debra Siddons presents characteristics she looks for in Christian men.
By Debra Siddons
(henrymakow.com)
In 2011, my article "Thirteen Virtues of a Christian Woman". brought forth many responses and requests to write a sequel applicable to men.
I would say the list of thirteen was always meant to apply to both men and women alike. The "Spirit" is without gender. Since we are spirit-beings locked inside bodies (male and female-bodies), all the virtues apply equally to both and not to one gender more than the other.
Thirteen Virtues of the spirit-being living from the indwelling Christ-Being.:-
Peace:- to be able to check one's anger at a moment's notice. It only takes a moment's lapse for satan to mess things up, using your human.
Affable:- to act in accordance with the Love of Father, Who is Merciful and Forgiving; never blocking the opportunities for good to prevail.
Chaste:- to remain pure in heart and mind; avoiding a notion of lust and greed in regards to desires of the body or security from the material.
Truthfulness:- to communicate without pride and deceit (used to appear good) masking the darkness within, instead of striving to 'be good'.
Non-resistant:- to trust in the "Force" Who is God (Love) to direct every step taken, and the next and the next; Eternity is forever; without end.
Perfection:- "Perfect" (the verb) Love in thought, word and deed. Learning to listen to Love (Spirit) and what Love is saying to you all the time.
Solitude:- the ability of finding Spiritual fullness / Joy in solitude and quietness in prayer; solitude can be more rewarding than the company of many.
Forgiveness:- knowing Forgiveness, like Judgment, is not of man; from man there is no need of forgiveness; for it is not his role to judge in the first place.
Uprightness:- to stand apart from the burdens of the day; standing upright in body, mind and spirit, no matter what is happening within or about your life.
Stoic:- knowing emotions are a complete waste of time that mar one's spiritual perception and growth by often prolonging unnecessary pain and suffering.
Gratitude:- having gratitude and appreciation first and foremost for those things that money cannot buy; for the indwelling joy of Spiritual Blessings is the greater joy of the two (the world v. the Spirit). "No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and materialism." - Matthew v. 6:24
Singularity:- to be steadfast and unswerving from God's Will for you; and recognizing when you sway in the wrong direction against His Will.
Worry-free:- being of strong faith and trust in The Lord; knowing with the full armour (Faith/Trust) in God is Life; worry and doubt is satan's realm. Ask Father daily to put His full Armour upon you. Wear His Armour in the name of Jesus with an inner confidence and strength that no man can take away.
Debra can be reached at online.debra@gmail.com
Debra said (November 4, 2012):
Full version:-
http://shelteringcedar.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/thirteen-virtues-of-christian-men/
Thank you Henry.
This is my comment -
Henry,
Your choice of image and opening statement regarding the football player is in remarkable contrast to this article about Christian men. Nothing wrong if a man on occasion wants to throw a ball around for a period of time every now and then, but professional sports (particularly football) is a brutal gladiator type sport simply going too far. At the professional level it looks absolutely rigged which leads one to ponder exactly what is Tim Tebow praying for. If in fact that is what he is doing and what is inferred.
6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt NOT be as the hypocrites [ARE]: for they love to pray standing in the churches and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and WHEN THOU HAST SHUT THY DOOR, pray to thy Father in private (Enoch 56:5; Sura 7:55); and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
6:7 But when ye pray, use NOT vain repetitions, as the heathen [DO]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. - Matthew.