The Man You're Meant to Be - by John Simons (Paperback)

About the Book

In The Man You're Meant to Be, John Simons offers a call for biblical wisdom that points to authentic manhood. By following the wisdom that comes from above (God), Simons calls for the man to reject the wisdom from below (the world)and become the man that God desires him to be.

Book Synopsis

Every man is being shaped by some kind of wisdom. However, the key question is - what type of wisdom is guiding us? Scripture doesn't suggest every form of wisdom produces a better, more flourishing life. In fact, it warns us of the opposite condition - that we ought to be mightily aware of the possibility that we may be digesting and guided by worldly wisdom, which eventually leads to our own downfall, devastation, and death - yet it will feel so satisfying going down.

The Man You're Meant to Be: A Call for Self-Examination of Every Believer, Hypocrite, & Outsider acknowledges the cultural landscape men are facing, outside and within the walls of the Western church, and challenges them to pursue wisdom from above - rejecting the call of this wayward world to walk on the narrow road of discipleship. This is the path of true wisdom and the calling of Christ, himself, as we learn his ways and to surrender every aspect of our lives to God.

About the Author

John Simons (PhD candidate in Ethics & Public Theology at Southern Seminary) is the Men's Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church. He received his B.A. in Political Science from California Baptist University, as well as a M.A. in Philosophy, and a M.Div from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He also served as a Small Groups & Men's Community Pastor in Southern California. John and his family live in Franklin, TN.