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When establishing a man’s profile, there are many controversies on the subject. We are not talking about his appearance, way of dressing, height, or social position. No. We are referring to other aspects that are important for the life that each man leads. Many of these characteristics are acquired in childhood, such as how he thinks, behaves, and treats those around him.
The profile is predictable since most men are influenced by their fathers or the absence thereof. When a father is present, but his influence is inadequate, it can have a negative impact on his son. On the other hand, when the father is not present, the tendency is for the son to look to those closest to him for inspiration, such as friends or perhaps people without experience or with questionable knowledge, and the result of this relationship may not be beneficial.
In practical terms, there are three types of men. The first is the fool. He is determined to make mistakes and rarely considers the consequences of his actions. He is generally rude to those who question his actions. From the outside, this may seem funny, but he is the type of man who knows nothing and has no idea that he doesn’t know anything. At times, he is even the target of ridicule because he is a fool who doesn’t see himself as such.
The second type is the smart one. Everyone has encountered this type of person, as it is an evolution of the previous profile. He has already wasted a lot of time in life due to his stubbornness and making bad decisions, as he was not aware and, in many cases, did not have the humility to ask someone who could give him good advice or someone who could show him the best solution to his problems. He learned from experiencing the consequences of his mistakes and the pain that resulted from them. Today, he would consider himself someone who has finally learned and can even give advice to others.
The third type is the wise man. He carefully observes what the fool and the smart do and learns from them what to do and what not to do. He acts cautiously. The wise man is the one who knows things and is aware of them. He is on a much higher level and does not act on impulse. Instead, he decides after weighing the pros and cons and opts for the best decision. Although many think they are wise, men with this profile are, in fact, few.
With the definition of these three types, you can see which one you fit into, and perhaps you have noticed what you need to change, especially if you are not yet wise. The path to this is simple: follow the teachings of the greatest and wisest of all: the Lord Jesus. He is the one who gives us the possibility of eternal life with God, and to do so, we only need to follow Him, practice His example daily, and obey His words. If you do not yet have a Covenant with God, it is high time to establish one unless you want to spend your whole life being foolish and learning through pain.
Are you interested in becoming a better man? The monthly Intellimen meeting is designed for men who want to improve themselves in all areas of their lives. It’s a gathering where men support each other, share helpful advice, and make a commitment to work hard every day to become better husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, friends, boyfriends, employees, business owners, students, servants of God, and members of society, overall, better persons.
To learn more about Intellimen and its upcoming meeting, please visit The Universal Church near you and speak with the Pastor, or call 1-888-332-4141 for additional information.
Contributors:
Eduardo Prestes (Translated and Adapted From Original)
