Manhood
LXXVII. Manliness
MANLINESS implies self-control, conscientiousness, moral courage, fearless discharge of duty in the face of obloquy and prejudice, firm determination to do what is right because it is right and pleasing to God, without regard to human respect, expediency, or popularity, a steadfast adherence to one's religious principles and convictions - in a word, an upright Christian character.
"Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control, These three alone lead life to sovereign power: Yet not for power - power by herself Would come uncalled for - but to live by law. Acting the law we live by without fear; And, because right is right, to follow right Were wisdom in the scorn of consequence."
" Act like a man; take courage and do; and be not dismayed " (1 Paral, xxviii. 20).
" Do ye manfully, and let your heart be strengthened - all ye that hope in the Lord " (Ps. xxx. 25).
"Behold, I command thee, take courage and be strong. Fear not, and be not dismayed; because the Lord thy God is with thee in all things " (Jos. i. 9).
