![]() ![]() “And at this moment in history, it’s not leaning toward godliness, and in many ways, it’s destroying young people. “Without intentionality we default to having our kids deeply formed by the culture,” he said. “Our society is basically interested in keeping people happy, and happiness is not a value for society it’s a by-product of virtue.”įor virtues to rise to the top again, Jon said parents need to be more intentional in passing them on their children, and if not parents, wise Christian mentors. One reason Jon thinks character has gone by the wayside in some instances is because “our society is basically interested in keeping people happy, and happiness is not a value for society it’s a by-product of virtue”. “If you can’t trust your leaders and the social fabric disintegrates, what do you have?” “Character is the foundation of any good society,” he said. Reflecting on the political divisions in the US, and why many countries look at their leaders and ask, “are these best candidates we have?”, Jon said what we’re seeing is a void of character. “That connection of conviction and compassion, tenderness and strength is missing in our world today.” “Jesus had a tender heart… created space for outsiders… crossed cultural boundaries… also had courage to turn over the tables…” ![]() “Jesus created space for outsiders: He crossed cultural boundaries Jesus also had courage to turn over the tables and turn away His followers who were half committed. His heart went our repeatedly: He was often moved with compassion. “Jesus had a tender heart: He wept when His friends died. “The question is, how do you help your sons become more like Jesus? “Healthy manhood looks like Christlikeness,” Jon said. In his latest books, Beautiful Resistance and The Intentional Father – both written during the pandemic – Jon stressed the need for discernment in choosing what ideologies we align with, how to hold to them, and why healthy masculinity can help society thrive. “I’ve been at war with that, and trying to enjoy and create a biblical alternative that is rich and provocative and appealing to the world,” Jon said. (Source: Jon Tyson Facebook)Ĭhurch planting in America for the last 25 years, Jon said, “The typical person is isolated, lonely, depressed and has life habits that look nothing like the book of Acts in the New Testament”. In a culture that elevates the right opinion over the right character, Australian pastor and author Jon Tyson told the UNDISTRACTED podcast we need a recommitment to discipleship, and “radical Christian community” where groups of people who share a common goal in becoming more Christlike champion each other’s pursuit of that. More so, have you wondered how you can graciously stand firm in those values when you’re pressured to do otherwise? It does not store any personal data.Have you ever considered what shapes your value system, or how you form your understanding of right and wrong? The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. ![]() Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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