About this title: Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause--Christianity--in which to invest his life.
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Edition: Revised
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Focus
Date Published: 1/3/2007
ISBN-13:9781589973091ISBN:1589973097
Description: Good. 1589973097 Good softcover book; light wear to cover and book edges; pages show light reader wear; has a small spot on side of pages. read more
Edition: Revised
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tyndale House Pub
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781589973091ISBN:1589973097
Description: New. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause--Christianity--in which to invest his... read more
"P 52..."You fully expect Adam to come running with a garden hoe, cut off the serpent's head, and end this heinous approach of evil. But confronted with his social and spiritual responsibilities, Adam becomes, of all things, PASSIVE.
Have you ever wondered what Adam was doing while Eve was being propositioned? Most people assume that he was absent at the time, communing with nature or tilling the soil. Not true. He was RIGHT THERE, watching his wife contemplate moral and spiritual suicide.""
"I first heard about RAMDK from a pastor a few years ago. He was making up for lost time with his son after putting in long hours finishing seminary and starting a church. It's easy for pastors to get sidetracked by the Church at the expense of their families.
The most well-known book I know of right now on raising a son is Dobson's "Bringing Up Boys." While that is an excellent resource with a lot of valuable research, it lacks concrete, creative ways to shape one's child. It sits half-read on my nightstand.
Robert Lewis defines a man as "someone who reject passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously, and expects a greater reward." (p.61) I think that is a pretty solid definition, and Lewis uses examples from Scripture to support his many concepts. If there is one criticism I have, it's that Lewis indeed has MANY concepts: 3 Shortcomings...10 ideals...4 principles, etc. This guy loves lists and bullets.
An additional concept that some might challenge in Lewis' plan for modern-day knights, is his focus on loving a woman. In my own life, loving my wife has defined much of who I am as a man, but I'm not sure that every man will find the love of a woman as a key component of his service to Christ. The Apostle Paul is a good example.
Key things that I thought were helpful were Lewis' promotion of the "transcendent cause" as a source of meaning in men's lives, his story of "working for a King," and his support of being a part of "the community of men" for the sake of ourselves and our sons.
Lewis' basic premise is that raising a modern day knight requires instilling the following in our sons: 1) A Vision of Manhood 2) A Code of Conduct 3) A Transcendent Cause. I think this book will prove to be helpful for fathers as well as their sons, as many from my generation have grown up with "destination sickness--" Lewis' term for the feeling one gets when he's arrived at his goal only to find it lacking."
"This covers alot of the same material as I learned in the first year of his "Men's Fraternity" bible study/men's group. it is so important to pour into your son's life and give him an example of what it is to be a man.
So many dads think that since their son is a teen or just about out of the house that he doesn't need guidance and affirmation anymore. I think the exact opposite is true, actually. As he gets closer to manhood it becomes more important than ever to help him understand what he needs to be to succeed. I will be referring to this book often in the next 15 years...."
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