A few of us guys were visiting about man-laws after church recently and the importance of teaching them to our sons. For those women who might not know, man-law is an unwritten code which men live by. I’m not a man-law expert, but I do think I know a man-law when I see one. For example here are a few man-laws that real-men live by that might not make sense to women, but totally make sense to us …
* Man-law says that on a road trip the most manly-man is the one with the strongest bladder.
* Man-law states that grilling, no matter the weather, is always the first choice of cooking.
* Man-law clearly states that under NO circumstance do two men EVER share an umbrella.
* Man-law says that men can watch chick-flicks on occasion, BUT they are never to be watched without the presence of a girlfriend or wife. And they should NEVER be seen crying.
* One restroom man-law is that being chatty in the bathroom is inappropriate, a simple head-nod is all the conversation that is needed.
* Man-law states crying is okay when your team has just won the big game or a heroic dog dies saving his master from death.
* There is NO reason for a man to EVER watch ice skating or men’s gymnastics. Man-law!
* Man-law states that while walking with a group to the car, a soon-to-be occupant may reserve the front passenger seat by calling out “Shotgun.” All passengers must honor and respect the calling of shotgun. On those occasions where there is a tie while calling shotgun, a race to the car decides who gets the front.
* Men can comment on how much they enjoy manly smells of things like a baseball glove, a new set of tires, the smell of gunpowder, campfire, sawdust and bar-b-que grills.
* Man-law clearly states that no man shall ever watch a soap opera ever! Period!
* A man is allowed to scream ONLY when he is caught off guard and bitten by a large deadly snake.
* And under NO circumstances shall a man EVER defer control of the television remote to a female.
As much as I love man-laws, I must never forget that “God-laws” always trump all “man-laws.” And men who follow God-laws, such as the following, are ALWAYS the most manly-men of all …
* A real man loves his wife and is faithful to her sexually, emotionally and mentally.
* A real man prays with his wife.
* A real man is involved in his children’s lives.
* A real man puts his family before his job, hobbies and buddies.
* A real man is the spiritual leader in his home.
* A real man isn’t ashamed of his faith and puts God first in his life.
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.” (Ephesians 5:25).
Alan Smit
