Andreas J. Kostenberger and David W. Jones in their book God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation, cite Dr. Mohler who describes what the marks of manhood are. He recommends the following list:
- Spiritual maturity sufficient enough to lead a wife and children.
- Personal maturity sufficient enough to be a responsible husband and father.
- Economic maturity sufficient enough to hold an adult job and handle money.
- Physical maturity sufficient enough to work and protect a family.
- Sexual maturity sufficient enough to marry and fulfill God’s purposes.
- Moral maturity sufficient enough to lead as an example of righteousness.
- Ethical maturity sufficient enough to make responsible decisions.
- Worldview maturity sufficient enough to understand what is really important.
- Relational maturity sufficient enough to understand and respect others.
- Social maturity sufficient enough to make a contribution to society.
- Verbal maturity sufficient enough to communicate and articulate as a man.
- Character maturity sufficient enough to demonstrate courage under fire.
The list appears to be comprehensive in nature but is there a facet of manhood that you believe is missing?
Where is the fashion maturity?
Not a very compelling vision of manhood.