North Point Community Church Modern Men & Our Ancient Scripts, Part 2: The Man from God // Andy Stanley
Jun 23, 2024
Exploring the meaning of masculinity, the discussion delves into how cultural scripts shape men's identities. Andy Stanley highlights the struggle many face with inherited expectations that clash with their true selves. He contrasts societal ideals with following Jesus, presenting Him as a transformative model for manhood. Key traits of a Jesus-following man are shared, including compassion, self-control, and empathy. The conversation culminates in an invitation for all men to redefine their understanding of masculinity by embracing Jesus’ teachings.
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Masculinity Is Often A Script
- Masculinity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles that men adopt consciously or unconsciously.
- Many of those definitions are inherited scripts from family or culture rather than self-chosen identities.
Gender Roles Shift Across Time
- Masculinity and femininity change across eras and are culturally defined, not fixed truths.
- Recognizing this helps fathers choose what to pass on to sons instead of repeating inherited scripts.
Jesus' Script Transcends Culture
- Jesus provides a script that supersedes family and cultural definitions of manhood.
- Adopting Jesus' example doesn't erase masculine diversity but refocuses purpose and character.