One of the most disturbing realities today is how some men have become so morally bankrupt that they can no longer distinguish between self-discipline and self-indulgence.
They demand loyalty but struggle with faithfulness, expect respect but lack integrity, and desire virtuous women while refusing to cultivate virtue within themselves.
A man cheats, yet his greatest concern is why his partner checked his phone rather than why he betrayed her trust. He justifies infidelity as nature, mistakes secrecy for privacy and considers accountability an attack on his masculinity.
This is moral illiteracy.
A man who cannot govern his own desires has no business demanding respect or claiming the authority to lead another person. Leadership begins with self-discipline, and character is demonstrated through actions, not titles or financial status.
You cannot demand a woman of exceptional moral standards while offering her a man of questionable character.
Before you demand a woman of substance, become a man of substance. Masculinity without integrity is nothing worth celebrating.
For years, the popular question has been, "What do women bring to the table?"
Today, I am turning that question around.
What exactly do you bring to the table of a woman who is already morally grounded, emotionally mature and financially stable?
If she already possesses the qualities you demand, provides for herself and has built a life of dignity and stability, what value does your presence add?
Beyond your gender, your money and your expectations of being respected as a man, what do you genuinely offer in character, emotional security, loyalty, accountability and peace?
Because a woman who has built herself does not need a man who comes into her life merely to demand what he has failed to develop within himself.
Invest in your CHARACTER. CHARACTER MAKETH A MAN.
I celebrate my Dad, my Father-in-law, my spiritual fathers, and all fathers today. Being a man is a call to responsibility. I am grateful for all the love shown to me and all the sacrifices made for me, and I trust God to continue to express same to others.
Most of all, I honour the Father of us all, God, for His immeasurable love.
Happy Father’s Day!
#happyfathersday
@thecableng Could this have become more apparent secondary to the massive scale down of humanitarian activities and the perennial inability of citizens to farm due to insecurity in NE Nigeria?
@cenbank@cenbank efforts should be made to ensure these items does not totally go beyond the reach of the common nigerians.... We are already facing that with Rice, milk and some other items.
I pray for God to help you see from His perspective, so your doubts are dissolved, fear gives way to faith, sadness gives way to joy, threats become opportunities, lack gives way to provision, and your trials turn into testimonies in Christ’s name.
You tried walking on twos as a baby. It came with risks. You hit your bum on the floor, kept trying and made it. People cheered then, but they don’t when you fail as an adult. Big breaks still come with risks. So, if you hit your bum on the floor, cheer yourself up and try again.