How to Be a Responsible Man

By Jim Wilson

Men were designed, created, and commanded to bear responsibility, but our history of failure in this area stretches all the way back to Adam. Today irresponsibility is considered normal, even a birthright. Jim Wilson outlines the causes and results of this failure, the biblical principles and characteristics that define a responsible man, and how men can apply them both in their own lives and in raising their sons. Masculinity does not have to be proved with muscularity, sexual prowess, or bragging. True masculinity is established by taking up the responsibility God has given you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Community Christian Ministries
• Release date: May 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9781882840687

Jim Wilson

Jim L. Wilson (DMin, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of leadership formation and director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Gateway Seminary. He has authored many books, including Future Church: Ministry in a Post-Seeker Age.

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Responsible_cover.jpgHow to Be a Responsible ManHow to Be a Responsible Man, by Jim Wilson, published by Community Christian Ministries, Moscow, Idaho

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How to Be a Responsible Man

What is responsibility? I have used the word responsible because it is designed to describe the male of the species. Men were designed, created, and commanded to bear responsibility.

History of Irresponsibility: Biblical Examples

It all started with our first parents. They were given responsibility and commensurate authority. This assignment was removed and then reduced after they failed their first responsibility.

Adam was given responsibility. He not only failed the responsibility; he blamed his wife and God for his failure (Genesis 3:12). Adam was not a responsible husband.

Noah got drunk and lay naked in his tent. His youngest son saw him and told his older brothers. When Noah awoke from his drunkenness, he cursed his