The document outlines characteristics of a real man based on the example of Jesus Christ. It uses the acronym T-H-E-M-A-N to represent the following traits: takes care of his family, is a hard worker, is emotionally balanced, has meaningful friendships, has an attitude of honor, and is a natural leader. Bible verses are provided as evidence for each trait. The overall message is that Jesus demonstrated what it means to be a godly man through his actions and relationships.

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4. T – Takes Care of His Family
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5. Luke 2:51, “Then He went down
with them and came to Nazareth,
and was subject to them, but His
mother kept all these things in her
heart. And Jesus increased in
wisdom and stature, and in favor
with God and men.”
A real man takes care of his family!

6. T – Takes Care of His Family
H – Hard Worker
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M-
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7. Mark 6:3, “Is this not
the carpenter, the
Son of Mary…”
As a real man,
Jesus was a hard worker!

8. T – Takes Care of His Family
H – Hard Worker
E – Emotionally Balanced
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A-
N-

9. John 11:35&36,
“Jesus wept. Then the
Jews said, “See how
He loved him!”
Jesus was a real, godly man,
& a godly man is
emotionally balanced!

10. T – Takes Care of His Family
H – Hard Worker
E – Emotionally Balanced
M – Meaningful Friendships
A-
N-

11. John 11:5, “Now Jesus
loved Martha and her
sister and Lazarus.:
A real man has
meaningful relationships!

12. T – Takes Care of His Family
H – Hard Worker
E – Emotionally Balanced
M – Meaningful Friendships
A – Attitude of Honour
N-

13. John 4:9, “Then the woman
of Samaria said to Him,
“How is it that You, being a
Jew, ask a drink from me, a
Samaritan woman?” For
Jews have no dealings with
Samaritans.”
A real man has
an attitude of honor!

14. T – Takes Care of His Family
H – Hard Worker
E – Emotionally Balanced
M – Meaningful Friendships
A – Attitude of Honour
N – Natural Leader

15. Eph.5:23&25, “For the husband is
head of the wife, as also Christ is
head of the church; and He is the
Savior of the body…Husbands,
love your wives, just as Christ also
loved the church and gave Himself
for her.”
A real man is a natural leader!