"Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle." —G.K. Chesterton
We live in a world obsessed with a distorted version of masculinity. A world that equates bulging biceps and a domineering presence with true strength. A world that often mistakes silence for power and aggression for courage. But this distorted image, propagated by a culture increasingly adrift from its moorings, couldn't be further from the truth.
True bravery, the kind that echoes through eternity, runs far deeper than mere muscle or bravado. It's a paradox of strength and compassion, a delicate balance of unwavering conviction and tenderhearted empathy. To understand this fully, we need to look no further than Jesus—the ultimate warrior, the perfect embodiment of strength and love.
The Lion and the Lamb: A Study in Holy Contrasts
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