A Real Man:

understands and lives according to the basic purposes for which he was created: to worship, honor, and serve God. (Rom. 12:1-2)

values and carefully handles the scriptures. (2 Tim. 2:15)

isn't embarrassed to worship God and pray in a group setting. (Mark 8:38)

is wise, yet humble. (Prov. 2:1-10, 1 Peter 5:5 & Rom. 12:16)

takes leadership in a self-sacrificing way. (Eph. 5:25-28)

is kind because, "What is desirable in man is his kindness." (Prov. 19:22)

doesn't try to prove himself but is simply confident as he walks in the fear of the Lord. (Prov. 14:26-27)

doesn't put others down with his actions, attitude, words, or his strength. But, on the contrary, he affirms and builds others up. (Prov. 15:4 & Eph. 4:29)

not only respects but appreciates a young lady's purity and innocence. In our culture innocence isn't retained by accident. (2 Cor. 11:2-3)

values his purity as much as he values a young lady's purity. He is not ashamed to live and act differently from the world in order to guard himself. (1 Thess. 4:1-8 & Ecc. 7:26)

can look a girl straight in the eye without communicating any impurity. (Prov. 20:11)

treats his sisters and mother with as much respect as he would treat a prospective wife. (Matt. 25:21)

isn't ashamed to identify himself with his family. (Eph. 6:2-3)

shows by his actions that he loves children. (Matt. 19:13-14)

is a gentleman. He is polite and shows women honor in everyday things such as opening doors, etc. (1 Peter 3:7)

is pleasant and expresses joy rather than feeling that it's masculine to be sullen. (Prov. 21:29 7 & 1 Thess. 5:16)

is mature in his emotions and his expressions of them. He can deal with the trials of life logically, with wisdom,not on a basis of emotional instability. (Prov. 14:29, Prov. 17:27-28 & Prov. 12:18)

doesn't blame others for his own problems but embraces responsibility. (Prov. 12:27)

can accept correction. (Prov. 12:1 & Prov. 29:1)

understands the value of work and is financially responsible. (Col. 3:23-24, 2 Thess. 3:10-12 & Luke 16:10-11)

doesn't pride himself on being knowledgeable in the sinful ways of the world. (1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4 & Phil. 4:8)

expresses himself with intelligent words rather than using "street talk." (Prov. 17:20, Titus 2:6-8, 1 Peter 4:11 & Eph. 4:29)

has no desire to be gross in order to impress other men. He doesn't swear or tell disgusting stories. (Prov. 13:5 & Eph. 5:4)

This list was compiled by Lori Hainline, age 19 and her good friend, Rebecca Chandler, age 17.
Originally published in New Attitude Magazine.

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