#60 - Kyle Thompson // A Godly Man is Selfless

We explore the second element of godly manhood – selflessness – contrasting Christ's call to self-denial with our culture's obsession with self-fulfillment. Matthew 16 reveals a pivotal moment where Jesus explicitly commands followers to deny themselves and take up their cross, challenging the modern notions of "my truth" and self-preservation. • Living in perhaps the most selfish time in human history • Social media epitomizes our self-centeredness • The cultural shift to moral therapeutic deism has damaged church and society • Matthew 16 marks a turning point in Jesus' ministry • Jesus begins explicitly discussing his death and resurrection • Peter's rebuke and Christ's counter-rebuke reveal the battle between divine and human thinking • Christ's command to "deny yourself" directly opposes modern sensibilities • Stuart Weber: "Many people wanted to follow Jesus, but most wanted to do it on their own terms" • True discipleship happens on Jesus' terms, not our own • A godly man focuses not on himself but on Christ who saved him If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com