12 Elements of Christ-Like Masculinity ™

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Identity

He knew who he was.

​Matthew 16:13-17; John 6:35; John 8:58; John 8:12, John 4:25-28

Competency

​He had faith and knew what he was doing.

​Matthew 14:25-31; John 2:3-11; Mark 8:22-25

Authority (confidence)

​He spoke with clarity and confidence.

​Mark 1:21-22; Luke 4:36

Authenticity

​He spoke truth.

​Matthew 22:15-21; Luke 7:36-47; Luke 10:38-42; John 3:7-11

Intimacy

He was vulnerable, loving others more than himself.

​Matthew 16:20-25; John 13:4-10; John 13:21-26; Mark 10:13-16


Compassion

He saw the needs of others and acted.

​Mark 5:18-20; Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 7:25-30


Righteous judgment

He was compassionate and just when judging.

​Matthew 7:1-5; John 8:3-11; Matthew 18:21-35


Emotionally balanced

He felt fully, sharing his emotions.

​John 11:32-35; Matthew 21:12-13; Matthew 26:36-39; Luke 7:9

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Connected

He was humble and no respecter of persons.

​John 4:7-15; Mark 2:14-17


Generativity

He lived and died for future generations.

​John 13:15; John 3:16; John 14:15-20


Devotion to a higher purpose

​He was obedient and served his Father.

​John 6:38-40; Luke 22:42; Luke 2:46-49; Luke 11:2

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Wholeness

​He balanced masculine and feminine attributes

​Matthew 5:48; 3 Nephi 12:48; D&C 121:40-40