Men are either passive or overly active as a skew of what real masculinity is.

Chauvinists:

1. No sissy stuff Sam–Whatever a man is, he will be the opposite. (Mom hugs, so he doesn’t hug) They spit, fart, and punch hard to prove their manhood.

2. Success and status stuart–Defines success by what he has and treats wife as a trophy.

3. Give em hell hank–Scary, mean, brash man.

4. I’m the boss Bob–Thinks he’s in charge wherever he goes. Has a hard time holding a job. Overbearing.

Passive:

1. Little boy Larry–Total sweetheart, can’t keep a job, doesn’t set an alarm, works part-time. Mom still takes care of him and is looking for a wife to do the same. This man tends to be a majority in the church.

2. Study oak Owen–Works hard, comes home and checks out.

3. Hyper Spiritual Henry–Trendy, overly spiritual. Everything is about God, but he never really makes sense.

4. Good time Gary–Everyone loves him and noone respects him. He doesn’t just tell jokes, he is one. Can’t keep a job, can’t follow through. He’ll draw a crowd but won’t follow him.

Jesus is the example. He took responsibility for Himself, and He took responsibility for our sins even though it wasn’t his responsibility, it was ours. You have to do the same and take responsibility for yourself, your family, and your city.