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A ‘QUICK TEST’ FOR THE ‘NEW’ 21^ST CENTURY MALE

      After getting a good look at the men attending the recent ‘Carnival of Destruction’ (otherwise known as the Democratic National Convention) event in Chicago, I MUST say that the ‘ideal male’—at least in the eyes of the lesbians, pro-abortionists, and other ‘alphabet women’ appearing on the liberal leaning networks (which few real Americans bother to watch)—was one who did whatever liberal women wanted them to do.

      Oh yes—lest I forget—the man had to have plenty of money for liberal women’s ‘pet causes’, be willing to bankroll them as ‘social justice warriors’, and NOT keep them from fornicating or committing adultery with other men.  In short?  The ‘ideal male’ of the 21^st Century does what he is told by the ‘liberal strong women’ in their lives without having a backbone of their own.  Think Rodney Dangerfield’s Thornton Melon character in the classic flick Back to School. If one supports THIS definition of manhood in the 21^st Century, no wonder the Democrats are losing REAL Black men (and upright Black women) by the thousands!

      If I may get out my Certified Old Guy hat for a moment, the ability to paint your nails, cry, show your feelings, ‘rawdog’ a plane trip or grow a ‘manbun’ brother, only makes you a male—and NOT a MAN!  Back in the day, we would have called such a man ‘a henpecked rooster’, or (for the sake of time) ‘nothing but breath and britches.’  A henpecked man is NOT a man, but a male, period.  No REAL woman wants to find out—when the chips are down—that ‘her’ man AIN’T a man.

      Pastor E. K. Bailey in his masterful preaching series on marriage had a LOT of great wisdom.  One item I will paraphrase: “A woman who spends 20 or 30 years of marriage turning her husband into a noodle will regret her decision; for there WILL come a time that she will have to LEAN on that man, and he won’t be able to hold her weight.”

      When I began my column writing career years ago starting with The Manhood Line, I developed a test comparing ‘males’ and ‘men’.  I believe that I need to dust it off, update it, and roll it out again for today’s manbun-wearing males who haven’t been schooled in true manhood:

• A Man does not carry a grudge. A Male looks for ways to get even at every opportunity.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man takes every opportunity to better himself.  A Male complains, blames, and loves to exist rather than to improve himself.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man is measured by his character. A Male is measured by his sex drive.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man gives to his community. A Male takes from his community.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man seeks to be a protector of women, learns to treat all women respectfully and looks forward to being committed to one woman in particular in marriage. A Male views a woman as chattel and is not committed to any one woman.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man is secure in his Manhood and is striving to help other Men realize that same security. A Male is not secure in his Manhood, and uses the gun, knife, pipe or his mouth to tear down others.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man has established a firm relationship with Jesus Christ, church, and other godly Men. A Male uses the church for his own gain, shuns godly council and training, and seeks other gods when trouble comes.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

• A Man is sought for his vision. A Male is shunned for his excuses.  ARE YOU A MAN OR A MALE?

     Circle the appropriate answer—Man or Male. I guarantee you, my brother, the answers you give here will determine where you need to improve to make progress in your day-to-day world.  Since God created man, we know that Satan encourages the building and development of males.

      Now, there ARE those who think I may be a bit too harsh.  May I remind you that Democrats in Congress applauded a Black woman who has since been approved for service on the US Supreme Court who could not answer the question during a Senate confirmation hearing: “What is a woman?”  The party behind that woman, were present and accounted for in Chicago.

      Who is in your corner in the 21^st Century brother?  Men or Males?  God or Satan?

      Feel free to pass this column along to a young man who may need some encouragement.

      A movie ‘may’ inspire you to be a Man.  A Modern Street Gang, a nation of women, nor a political party can ‘show’ you how to be a Man.  The true blueprint for Men and manhood is in the KJV Bible.  Read it and heed it for TRUE manhood begins with a new heart and new mind in Christ Jesus.

      Mike Ramey is a Retired Minister, KJV Bible Teacher, syndicated columnist and Bible Prophecy Specialist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.  “The Quick Scan” is one of a variety of his columns appearing and abounding in print and cyberspace, written from a biblical, business, and common-sense perspective since 1996.  To drop him a line—or a whine—the address is still the same: mgmikeramey@yahoo.com.  ©2024 Barnstorm Communications International.