We live in a time of mass confusion as to what it means to be a man or a woman?  I’ve been concerned for a long time for young adults who are growing up in our society of broken homes, and sometimes lack clear role models.  If the church doesn’t speak clearly to the issue of biblical manhood and womanhood, how will this generation know the characteristics God has given and expects for men and women?  How we define manhood will have major implications on how we view life, how we behave, and how we treat others around us.

I am in the middle of a two-part series on biblical manhood and womanhood at FTC.  I thought I would post some additional material on this subject.  Here are some characteristics that I believe turn boys into men.  It’s from a great article by Dr. Albert Mohler (link at the bottom).

1. Spiritual maturity sufficient to be a responsible husband and father.

2. Personal maturity sufficient to be a responsible husband and father.

3. Economic maturity sufficient to hold an adult job and handle money.

4. Physical maturity sufficient to work and protect a family.

5. Sexual maturity sufficient to marry and fulfill God’s purposes.

6. Moral maturity sufficient to lead as example of righteousness.

7. Ethical maturity sufficient to make responsible decisions.

8. Worldview maturity sufficient to understand what is really important.

9. Relational maturity sufficient to understand and respect others.

10. Social maturity sufficient to make a contribution to society.

11. Verbal maturity sufficient to communicate and articulate as a man.

12. Character maturity sufficient to demonstrate courage under fire.

13. Biblical maturity sufficient to lead at some level in the church.

Credit: Dr. Albert Mohler – Click here to read the entire article.