It's Alright to be a Boy
Help your son see himself as loved, capable, and created with purpose. Rooted in Genesis 1:27, It's Alright to be a Boy celebrates strength used for good, respect for parents, and growing in character and faith. A warm, Scripture-rooted read-aloud for families, and Book Three in Faith C.F.'s It's Alright Series.
See below for biblical references.
Biblical References
Boys like to compete to test their strength. They use their strength for good, to protect those around them.
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love."
-1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Boys grow in strength and wisdom, qualities that develop them into leaders.
"For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." - Proverbs 2:6
Your father and mother love you completely. Honor them.
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."
- Ephesians 6:1
Your father shows you love by providing his wisdom and endurance. He wishes your life to be just.
"...because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." - James 1:3-5
Young men lead their families by bringing their hearts closer to Christ. They protect and provide.
"Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." - 1 Timothy 5:8
"...I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God."
- 1 Corinthians 11:3
Remember, love is always willing the good of the other. Love is patient. Love is kind.
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." - Ephesians 5:25
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7