Saturday, April 27, 2024

 Speaking from a male perspective, it is important to acknowledge the problems faced by both genders. However, it is undeniable that men often take pride in their ability to achieve success. Personally, I was immersed in the world of sports during my formative years, and this experience taught me valuable lessons. Engaging in sports teaches us that if we are able to excel and achieve success, there are accompanying rewards and a heightened level of respect bestowed upon us. Imagine the feeling of being just 8 years old and having adults approach you with great admiration and respect due to your exceptional skills. While this can be likened to the challenges that come with fame, albeit at a much smaller scale, it instills within us the understanding that hard work and dedication ultimately lead to success.

However, according to biblical teachings, aggression encompasses more than just the pursuit of success and rewards. It begins with the way we speak about ourselves in relation to the truth of God's word. Instances in the Bible consistently link lying with threats against God's principles, as God regards such threats as a reflection of our perception of our own power compared to His. Our outward appearance of morality or engagement in grave sins does not determine the extent of our wickedness in God's eyes. He views taking credit for ourselves as an act of warfare against Him, which serves as His measure of wickedness. God does not employ a flexible scale; we are either aligned with those who are to blame, meaning we are friends of friends of the wicked, or we align ourselves with love, meaning we are friends of God who is a friend of a friend of God. When individuals are ignorant of God's ways, they naturally exhibit cruelty and aggression towards women.

Men cannot fulfill the role of supportive partners to their wives without comprehending the concept of divine grace. There exist only two distinct approaches to creativity: one is characterized by aggression and wickedness, originating from an individual who perceives themselves as self-made and devoid of belief in God's providence. Such a person strives to exert control through forceful means. I must emphasize that an individual who employs language as a tool for manipulation is, in essence, a coward. This individual feels threatened by the achievements of others and lacks the capability to genuinely celebrate their success.

Through the power of his words, God has put an end to blame and aggression without the need for threats. Instead, he establishes a covenant with his people, promising to order all things for their benefit and his own glory, known as the covenant of redemption. God's nature is either far more magnificent than we can comprehend or much worse than we perceive. His judgments are absolute, as a single word from him can drastically alter a person's life. God's standards are beyond human understanding, necessitating the removal of aggression and blame in favor of ruling through goodness over evil.

It is a challenge for us to overcome our aggressive tendencies and many believe that divine intervention is necessary to make us change. However, God demonstrates the power of love by first showing us love. He ensures that all things ultimately work together for good, as His benevolent nature cannot be undermined. God's eternal love permeates our lives and humbles us by bestowing blessings upon us despite our lowly status. Through this, we come to understand that the true rewards lie in being supportive and encouraging, rather than in displaying aggression.

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