Monday, October 22, 2012

The ANSWER to the question: WHERE ARE ALL THE GOOD MEN?

BEHIND THE SCENES!

That's the answer for all the good women looking for good men!  You need not read any further!!!  But for those who want the details--

It's an answer taken in two ways, literally and figuratively:

1.  Literally.  God made men to be His very own reflections, like Jesus, His perfect reflection.  Notice what is written about Jesus:

But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. Matthew 14:13


Notice two things:  1) Jesus habitually withdrew to solitude.  2) The crowds sought him and found him in solitude.

Good men are like Christ.  They think, speak, and act like Him.  One of the best pictures of Jesus' character is here: 
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in very nature God,


did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5-8

Jesus was humble.  He didn't draw attention to Himself, or seek to be the center of attention.  In fact, for 30 years, he was literally "behind the scenes" in Israel, the son of a simple carpenter, though God in the flesh!  Good men are often behind the scenes.  In fact, it may encourage some women to know that it's likely they've already met a good man.  He seemed like a nice enough guy, good at what he does.  When you interact with him, if you get to see him, you like him.  He's even attractive, but not in a glamorous kind of way.  The key is his humility.  He doesn't seek to be seen or to draw attention to himself, because he is not thinking of himself or focusing upon himself. If you have not yet met someone like this, now you know where to look!  Like Christ, he will often withdraw to solitude, whether at work or away from work.  This is where good men may be literally.  But all of this also needs to be seen...

2.  Figuratively.  Now humility doesn't necessarily mean shy, introverted, "antisocial," quiet, or unpopular.  Jesus was clearly not shy or "antisocial."  And he was definitely popular.  Entire cities knew about him and came to him for healing.  He was powerful in word and in action.  So a good man may not necessarily be literally hidden, but he will NEVER be focused on himself characteristically.  Even when he leads, or speaks to crowds, it will be clear that his focus is on a cause greater than himself:  the very will of God!  He will be genuinely focused on God and people.  He will love God supremely and people impartially, loving men and women as he loves himself.  Yes, he will love himself, but not with self-centered self exalting conceit.  He will simply see himself as God sees him, and be content with God's approval.  And having God's approval, he will feel no need to ponder his self worth.

Click here if you didn't read my articles on "How to make yourself ATTRACTIVE." If you have read them, I now give you the essential characteristic of EVERY attractive man:

HUMILITY.

In humility is true beauty, and in pride the essence of the ugly.

If you are a man and you want to be as attractive as you can be, pursue humility.  In this pursuit, you seek to be the very likeness of Jesus, the very image and likeness of God--the very goal of every man.  

If you are a good woman and want to find a good man, look behind the scenes for the humble man, or look for the humble leader.  He is probably not as far from you as you think.  But if you find him, how do you know he'll want to be with you?

(To find the answer, click here.)






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