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MEN'S MINISTRY | TOM REES | 717.795.5921 | tom@penndel.org The world wants to redefine manhood and rebrand the term masculinity. Many men are conflicted between who they are internally and how they behave externally. Should a man indulge or ignore his instincts? Will those instincts lead him to destruction or salvation? In Chase Replogle’s book, The 5 Masculine Instincts, he highlights five men of the Bible who wrestled with their own instincts, but who, despite their flaws, God used as examples of His work: • SARCASM/CAIN: His sarcasm to God’s question regarding Abel revealed his lack of humility and a desire to deceive God. God’s rejection of Cain’s sacrifice gave Cain the opportunity to understand God better and his own vulnerability to sin. God was asking for Cain’s attention, obedience and humility. • ADVENTURE/SAMSON: A wandering adventurer whose hair was a symbol of his commitment to God. His self-desires and physical strength led to self-betrayal and rebellion to God. Adventure isn’t sinful, but when it lacks discernment and costs our commitment, it can lead us to betrayal and destruction. • AMBITION/MOSES: Moses’ life ambition was exemplified in his conviction, determination, and motivation. His anger toward the Israelites led him to disobey God and cost his dream to enter the promised land. Ambition can create unbelief, expectations and demands in our relationship with God. • REPUTATION/DAVID: David was a king who struggled with hiding his integrity and protecting his reputation. He was consumed with lust, jealousy, pride and murder, but his repentance and servanthood made him a man after God’s heart. True integrity demands honesty even when we are wrong. • APATHY/ABRAHAM: Abraham’s greatest test of faith came when he had to choose between apathy or obedience. His willingness to sacrifice his son, who was part of God’s promise, demonstrated his submission to God. The greatest evidence of our faith is found when we move from apathy to sacrifice. Chase writes, “The Bible is full of men just like you, confused and struggling to figure out their own instincts. Their full stories are filled with fear, insecurity, anger, misdirection, disappointments, and devastating sins. Moses was constantly afraid and frustrated. David was prone to malicious cover-ups. Abraham lost his patience and splintered the family tree into generations of hostility. The Bible, as it turns out, tells the story of humans, not heroes. Complicated and compromised humans. Our goal is not just to be men, but to be men becoming more like Christ. He is our aim. If there is a hero in this story, it is Him alone.” Visit www.the5masculineinstincts.com for: • Info on the book and small group study guide • Free video sessions to watch with your men’s group • Free masculine instincts profile quiz • Link to schedule a Zoom with Chase to join your men’s group 16
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