What Makes A Man

I've heard many opinions from society on what "makes a man". Usually we are told confirmation of our, "man" title isn't based strictly on what lies below... but what lies within, and how that is expressed in action. In some occasions this might be expressed in mercy, while others it is expressed in violence. Often, it is expressed in personal responsibility.

Though I can't say, however, that I've ever heard an opinion from society on what makes a woman, yet the same principal should apply, shouldn't it? There may be some underlying cultural hypocrisy I'm not going to get into, now.

Not to be surprised, society is sure to get some of it right I suppose, but I would say more often than not, gets these judgment's wrong.

Here is a start for both men and women, on "earning" both our "titles".

Now, how are we doing?

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1 Timothy 2:7-10
For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.