So You Think You Are A Superhero? Really?

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.” ( Proverbs 12:15).
Superman, Spiderman, The Green Lantern, Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk … What do they all have in common? They represent the mentality of most men today: we perceive ourselves as superheroes-one man against the entire world. We believe that we possess superpowers, but all too often, our weaknesses – whether to Kryptonite or sin – get the best of us. Rarely do superheroes seek counsel, and men take their cues from their boyhood heroes. We depend on ourselves and make the most of whatever talents and gifts (superpowers) we have and attempt to scrape by. Rarely, do we commit mistakes in our own eyes. When we fail, we usually blame someone else or something beyond our control. If we want to become godly men, we must put away the childish notion that it is us against the world. In the Christian faith, God makes it clear that we are members of an army, not a lone soldier. In fact, we are not even Commander-in-Chief, God is. Christian men must learn to seek out wise counsel from other godly men. We need Christian brothers to guard our flank, our rear, and to point out weaknesses in our battle plan. We are in a spiritual war – a war for the hearts and souls of our wives, children and loved ones. Superheroes cannot win the battle alone. It will take an alliance – a Justice League, if you will – where our weaknesses are covered by our brothers’ strengths. Lord, help us to put aside the superhero mentality and learn to depend on other godly men.