Not long ago, I attended the college commencement exercises for my daughter. It was an exciting day for the students who had worked so hard to finish their studies. As I watched, it was gratifying to think about the hard work and determination it took for each of those graduates just to be there. One of the top students in the class gave the valedictorian address. He was a young man, probably in his early 30s, who had distinguished himself as an outstanding student. He told his story, and gave a really remarkable speech. He spoke of challenges and obstacles--some very personal--that he had overcome. It was quite touching. He was there with his wife and his young daughter, and I couldn’t help but feel admiration for this man and what he was already making of his life.
Toward the end of his talk, he spoke of the women in his life--his mother, his daughter, his wife--and how important they were to him. But then his speech went down a perplexing path. He addressed the men in the audience and said, “Really the best thing we can do for the women in our lives, is just get out of the way.”
I thought to myself, Wow, what a shocking statement! Out of all the things we could say to a generation of young men, that’s the best we can expect? At that moment, there were thousands of men in the audience. I thought of them. I asked myself, Is this going to inspire them to dream great dreams, to be builders of society, and to strive to serve and give of themselves to their families? When the best we expect of them is just “Get out of the way.”
I walked away shaking my head. Not because I’m against men learning to honor and respect and admire the women in their lives. No, quite the contrary. Rather, I thought, what a shame for the opportunity missed to show both men and women they can help each other. Life is made up of relationships, the most important being marriage. And a marriage partnership between a man and a woman takes teamwork and sacrifice on both sides.
What IS the best a man can do? How CAN he be successful in marriage and in life? The answer doesn’t come from the woke agenda of our modern world that believes masculinity is toxic. Rather, the answer lies in understanding a man’s real purpose. And that purpose is revealed in the Bible.
Today on Tomorrow’s World, I’d like to explore this topic. And in a little while I’ll give you an opportunity to request a copy of the free study guide, “God’s Plan for Happy Marriage.” The modern, secular, radical agenda is not giving our young men and boys the true perspective they need. What they need is to grow up to be strong and sensible husbands and fathers. This study guide can help them do just that.
So, what is the Best a Man Can Do when it comes to navigating the relationships of marriage and family? I’ll be right back with the answer.
