I have been wanting to write a post about this for a while, but haven't had time. I don't even know what to say, or where to start...so I guess I'll start here...
"The status is not quo" - Dr. Horrible
I know, ridiculous quote...but hang with me for a minute...as Christians, we should be fighting to be set apart...we should not accept the status quo, because it isn't really the status quo, baby. God gave us a different standard to abide by!
One thing that I feel Christians have settled for media's status quo and drives me absolutely up a wall is when we do not respect our men enough to call them MEN. A man has responsibility and authority and boys need help wiping their nose. Men are strong and can be turned to for help in hard things. If you know someone who has authority and you call on them for help in a hard thing. I challenge you to call them a man (to their face and when you talk about them to others)....Love builds up (1 Cor. 8)...
I heard a story once of a couple who got in a HUGE argument, and the wife yelled "I don't want you to be one of those men who....(continue rant for several minutes)" and then the wife went to her room and slammed the door. A few minutes later the husband opened the door and simply said "Thank you for calling me a man"
Not all men care what title you give them...but enough do. So why wouldn't you take the time to cover your bases and make a difference where one can be made?
No, men do not always make the choices we would like them to as women...but that can go both ways sister. You still want your man to call you beautiful even if you choose to wear sweat pants and skip the shower for the day....because you are....they are still men even when they do dangerous or ridiculous things...right?
Any way, thanks for listening. I would love to hear what other things you think we are missing the mark in and probably haven't even thought about...
