tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post823675999310609380..comments2023-03-19T01:21:18.346-07:00Comments on Paper Mache : dude vs gentleman Patriziahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-19718410506682505812013-08-09T19:38:13.640-07:002013-08-09T19:38:13.640-07:00You're welcome!You're welcome!Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-30612479778459592122013-08-07T22:01:56.786-07:002013-08-07T22:01:56.786-07:00Sarah, forgot to respond to this, so sorry :( Wha...Sarah, forgot to respond to this, so sorry :( What an encouragement you are! Yes, once you taste & see what is good, there is no going back, Im with you on this one! <br /><br />Blessings to you :)Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-54315353131538233832013-08-07T17:42:35.660-07:002013-08-07T17:42:35.660-07:00Points well taken & I agree :) Thanks, Josh!Points well taken & I agree :) Thanks, Josh! Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-24209577757827859992013-08-06T12:22:56.960-07:002013-08-06T12:22:56.960-07:00*into "bread" NOT break. haha*into "bread" NOT break. hahaSir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-39556263493864254632013-08-06T11:08:57.595-07:002013-08-06T11:08:57.595-07:00In summery of my experience...a conservative Chris...In summery of my experience...a conservative Christian dude can talk the talk but only a conservative Christian gentleman can walk the walk and that's because fully relying on God for their security not that of a woman or anyone else.Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-84848717795579571302013-08-06T10:32:36.436-07:002013-08-06T10:32:36.436-07:00Correction not "with the help of God" th...Correction not "with the help of God" that sounds too much like I am the one doing the change and God is just helping me but it is by and through the strength and word of God...it must be HIM that accomplishes it in me or it will never happen because I will most certainly fail!Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-90676338572429900082013-08-06T10:14:18.301-07:002013-08-06T10:14:18.301-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-15997789607942748252013-08-06T10:10:30.409-07:002013-08-06T10:10:30.409-07:00Exactly Samantha, that is what I mainly meant by g...Exactly Samantha, that is what I mainly meant by gals encouraging men...by being a lady. Men naturally want a challenge and when women play part in God's plan and men are rightly encourage by Godly men to will readily take their place as gentlemen and fulfill their role in this divine romance! <br /><br />Yet, men or not encouraging the next generation of men and often they can because they were not taught it by their elders. This being true for me and I vow with the Lord's help that it will end in this generation of my family with me! Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-67960200580303696682013-08-06T10:02:46.478-07:002013-08-06T10:02:46.478-07:00Right on Michaela, well summarized! I have heard o...Right on Michaela, well summarized! I have heard of the book Captivating but neither have I nor any my family read it. I have only too well learned how harmful it can be to confide too much to lady friends...often not realizing and just trying trying to be honest. <br /><br />You mention this "making men into break" concept, I can't think of what part of the Bible you are referring to, can you elaborate a bit? :) <br /><br />Amen to men taking their God-given roles of leadership more seriously and I would (and can being a guy) say a LOT more seriously and I am preaching to myself in saying that! Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-32513587490653590122013-08-06T09:54:23.626-07:002013-08-06T09:54:23.626-07:00I could write a whole post on this subject. But le...I could write a whole post on this subject. But let me try to just give a few thoughts. Men an women can both be deceived but it does appear that the Bible says that women are more easily deceived as shown by the fact that Satan through the serpent in the garden of Eden went to Eve (he may have went to Adam too) and it was she that was deceived. Paul then points out to Timothy that it was Eve that was deceived first as reason for why women shouldn't have authority over men. That does not mean that women can not be trusted or that they can't be discerning though, it is just a principle, a character trait that God used to differentiate men and women. It is all part of God's divine structure and plan that we often don't understand and foolishly think we can change. But I'm starting preach now, so I'll get onto my next point.<br /><br />You are absolutely correct that wives are to be the helpmeet and I believe a man should look for a discerning women for a wife. There is much danger in looking to lady friends to be someone to spur you one...I have gone down that road and it doesn't always go well. One of the biggest reasons why it is so dangerous is because a guy can take be constantly looking for and accepting this spurring and feed on it rather than turning to the Word. Second a guy can continually feed off this free encouragement and never get married and have this come from a godly wife the way God intended it. As fleshly people we want to take the path of least resistance with for men translates to least responsibility, so if a guy can constantly be getting this outside of marriage why would they want to get into a marriage where they will have responsibility? This is the dangerous road that I have travel and it has cause me much damage and not just to me but to my family! Now not to say that women can't spur on a guy if God leads them to say an encouraging word and that men should just ignore women. This is all very fine line in to walk, and really comes down to a person's intentions. We are commanded to encourage one another in the body of Christ but we are also told not to be a stumbling block for our brothers and sisters in Christ. <br /><br />Since women do see things differently than men they can often give insight that men can not, but whether the advise comes from a man or a women it must always be checked against the Word of God. You certainly do know women better that I do and I am rather naive when it comes to the manipulative side of women as I have only experienced a little of it. In fact the more I learn about women (I have learned a lot from your blog alone) the more I realize that I don't know how women think as much as I thought even thought I have so many sisters. <br /><br />Did I respond enough? Too much? haha I really do enjoy this kind of conversation actually. :) <br /><br />Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-89102337032496056592013-08-06T09:39:23.986-07:002013-08-06T09:39:23.986-07:00Exactly! :)Exactly! :)Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611148379813899573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-58527422606481766892013-08-06T09:39:02.915-07:002013-08-06T09:39:02.915-07:00Right. :) The Bible speaks of married women suppor...Right. :) The Bible speaks of married women supporting, convicting, and ultimately being a help meet to their husbands (ie, praying for an unsaved spouse.) However, single men need to be so, so careful that they are not giving ladies the wrong message by over-confiding, especially if they have no intent on marrying them. :P In turn, single women need not abuse the honor of encouraging men. Guys are supposed to do the pursuing, the leading, the teaching, not the other way around. The book 'Captivating' by Stasi and John Eldridge has (IMO) become a huge stumbling block for many single gals. The concept is good in some areas, yet becoming "modestly alluring" is extremely dangerous. Again, the whole "making men into bread" concept. :P <br /><br />Anyhow, all that to say, men need to take their God-given role of leadership a little more seriously. Don't forget, Eve was deceived first. All goes back to the first man and woman. Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611148379813899573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-48548115263687562892013-08-06T08:38:39.275-07:002013-08-06T08:38:39.275-07:00Good post! There are too many dudes, not enough ge...Good post! There are too many dudes, not enough gentlemen. That's why we need to encourage our brothers/guy friends to be gentlemen instead of dudes.<br /><br />Godly young ladies/women CAN have a great influence on guys, but they should be very, very careful that whatever advice they give is first grounded in the Bible, not just what they want to see that guy become/do, which may or may not be Biblical. I think if guys can be encouraged by other guys, that can be WONDERFUL, and probably the best way, however girls can encourage guys to become men even just in being ladies. Encouraging them to be gentlemen, like opening doors, or letting them carry things for them. Encouraging them in the right things, instead of being part of the problem by hanging on them, giving them the wrong attention, generally encouraging their "dudeness" instead of encouraging them to be gentlemen. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-76283244532748988812013-08-06T08:16:07.049-07:002013-08-06T08:16:07.049-07:00*can and do effect *can and do effect Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-82612140645287998922013-08-06T08:04:33.816-07:002013-08-06T08:04:33.816-07:00I should have also mentioned that God also used ha...I should have also mentioned that God also used hard hitting messages from guys to convict me as well, didn't mean imply that it was all women that made the difference. I was just trying to let women know that the standards they hold and do effect God fearing men and God can and does use them as instruments of change. <br /><br />Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-69889648347262254212013-08-06T07:59:09.264-07:002013-08-06T07:59:09.264-07:00Good points Micheala! What I'm trying to say i...Good points Micheala! What I'm trying to say is women have the power of influence over men and that can be used for good or bad...thank you for pointing out the other side. Women, specifically can and should be supporting their husbands (not that husbands should be relying on their wife to fix their problems emotionally)and believe it or not she can either build him up or tear him down very easily.<br /><br /> I whole heartily agree with you about men taking charge, and ultimately need to know what they believe and be strong in Christ (He alone can solve all our problems) and be looking to other men for support. This world does indeed need more "warrior poets"! :)<br />Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-20802388897172643412013-08-06T07:11:26.511-07:002013-08-06T07:11:26.511-07:00And too, women can be quite deceived & may not...And too, women can be quite deceived & may not always be giving the right advice. The beautiful part of it all is having a wife, a helpmeet who is discerning, but I would be very aware of just "girl-friends" spurring a guy on. Guys do see things differently from girls, Im just speaking from a w omens perspective & I know what girls are capable of. Id love hearing your responses, Josh! So, what do you think about what I just said? :)Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-16056629300218564802013-08-06T06:24:35.423-07:002013-08-06T06:24:35.423-07:00Interesting that you say women have a lot of power...Interesting that you say women have a lot of power to help guys. Not arguing, I just find that interesting. :) I'm a girl (obviously,) and if anything, from my experience around different female circles, women DO have power, but often in manipulative ways. Like the Bible says, women can make men into bread. (Just woke up, so forgive me if this comment sounds juvenile. ;) ) Literally--women can make men into ANYTHING they want if they use the right tactics. It's woman's job NOT to use that power. :P What women need is Godly, Biblical leaders who are grounded in their beliefs and are looking to other MEN for support. Starts with the father, obviously, but we need more men to stand up and take charge. There are very, very few "warrior poets" in the world.Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611148379813899573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-32899727262878296852013-08-06T04:23:44.659-07:002013-08-06T04:23:44.659-07:00Thank God for His mercy, I used to be one of those...Thank God for His mercy, I used to be one of those dudes...a shy conservative Christian dude, but dude none the less. God blessed me with wonderful parents and used other people (most of them women/young ladies actually) to humble me and "push" me that I needed to raise the bar to God's standards not mans. <br /><br />Women have a lot of power to help guys be men or enable them to continue to be boys and dudes. Ladies...keep that Biblically high standard for you husband!<br /><br />Excellent post! :)Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-61582634508704023902013-08-05T12:53:11.736-07:002013-08-05T12:53:11.736-07:00Thank you, Marianela! God Bless you!Thank you, Marianela! God Bless you!Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-80797867228790925672013-08-05T12:52:52.001-07:002013-08-05T12:52:52.001-07:00Preach it, sista! Preach it, sista! Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-85386126830879673852013-08-05T12:52:32.654-07:002013-08-05T12:52:32.654-07:00thanks! :) Praying for you still, Josh. Hope every...thanks! :) Praying for you still, Josh. Hope everything is going great & that the Lord is using you abundantly! Patriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720770012584296442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-86933652483475135312013-08-05T11:15:57.300-07:002013-08-05T11:15:57.300-07:00"A gentleman can protect his family, hunt, sh... "A gentleman can protect his family, hunt, shoot guns, & stand up for righteousness sake."<br /><br />AMEN TO THAT! :)<br /><br />Great post, btw. Marianelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04224682915137212546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-16457342906736349702013-08-05T06:49:09.961-07:002013-08-05T06:49:09.961-07:00Ok, so when I was at the fair with dad the other n...Ok, so when I was at the fair with dad the other night there was this guy leaning against one of the game stands. He was in a tank top, wearing a "gangsta"-style baseball cap (you know, the really big kind, ) and had gold chains draped around his neck. My first instinct was "wow, I bet he has all the girls after him!" He was a good looking guy. But then I shook my head, because honestly. . .there was absolutely nothing impressive about him. His eyes were all over the place, he obviously had an overgrown ego, and he certainly didn't know Christ. (plus he needed to lose the chains, just sayin'. ;) ) Comparing outward "beauty" to the upright, set apart beauty of a true Christian gentleman is incredible. There is something 10 times, no, 20 times, more attractive about a man who radiates from within--who has a vision, a purpose for living. A man who doesn't turn "ladies" into street-walkers, who keeps to himself, who is seeking Christ with his all and everything. Yep, Anna and I are privileged to know men like that. <br /><br />All that to say, you defined "dude" vs gentleman well. :)Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12611148379813899573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572190928846735458.post-86219793131411493112013-08-05T02:11:11.459-07:002013-08-05T02:11:11.459-07:00Bravo!Bravo!Joshua Hurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183058752378627804noreply@blogger.com