We live in a world that has forgotten what it means to be a man. Worse, it celebrates weakness, mocks responsibility, and churns out generations of boys lost at sea, adrift with no compass and no captain.
As fathers, as men of faith standing against the tide, we cannot afford to be passive. Our sons are not destined to stumble into manhood by accident. We must be intentional, strategic even, in how we raise them to embrace their God-given role as leaders, protectors, and men of unwavering character.
This isn’t some liberal feel-good exercise. This is about reclaiming a birthright. It’s about fortifying our sons against a culture hell-bent on stripping them of their strength.
Here are 4 non-negotiable pillars to guide your son’s journey to manhood:
1. Live It, Don’t Just Lecture It: The Power of Example
You can preach until you’re blue in the face, but your son is watching. He’s absorbing your every move, every decision, every compromise (or lack thereof). As Robert Lewis wisely said, "Only the sons of knights can become knights."
Your son is hardwired to follow your lead. If you’re not the man you want him to be, no amount of lecturing will bridge that gap. The good news? It’s never too late to start building the character you want him to emulate.
2. Define Manhood: No More Fuzzy Lines
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