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Jesus is the only perfect man to ever live. Because most men fail to look to Him as our example, there exists 2 extremes in men: chauvinism and cowardice. Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches to men about being real men who love God and serve their family well in this sermon from Trial. After addressing women last week, this week Pastor Mark preached specifically to men. 1.Your father: Adam (Genesis 1 3) Marriage is a covenant (Prov. 2:16; Mal. 2:14). Men are the covenant head, responsible for their wife and family (Gen. 2:18; 5:2; 1 Cor. 11:2 16, 14:33 34; Eph. 5:21 33; Col. 3:18; Titus 2:3 5; 1 Pet. 3:1). Adam and Eve both sinned, both are at fault, and both are cursed, but God held Adam responsible (Gen. 3:9). Marriage is cursed (Gen. 3:16). Work is cursed (Gen. 3:17 19). Jesus is the only hope (Gen. 3:15). 2.Your Manhood Like Adam, the sins of men fall into two general categories: sins of commission (doing what youre not supposed to do) and sins of omission (not doing what youre supposed to do). This leads chauvinistic or cowardly tendencies: Chauvinism No Sissy Stuff Sam: whatever women do, do the opposite Success and Status Stewart: masculinity = material success Giveem Hell Hank: angry and abusive Im the Boss Bob: domineering and controlling; in authority, not under authority Cowardice Little Boy Larry: never grew up, disorganized, lives with his mother, etc. Sturdy Oak Owen: absolutely dependable but emotionally absent Hyper-Spiritual Henry: Hides behind religious ...