Self-restraint is not a demand meant for women alone. For generations, the teaching has largely focused on women keeping themselves for their husbands. I am not disputing this, nor am I saying it is wrong. However, our people have a saying: aka nri kwuo aka ekpe, aka ekpe akwuo aka nri—what is good for the goose is also good for the gander 💕.
Young men must understand that they carry the seed of life and therefore ought to be even more protective of themselves. I sincerely believe that as a woman works to keep herself pure—in the sense of self-development, self-control, and purpose alignment—she deserves a man whose life is also guided by values and principles ❤️.
Let us look at the Word of God in Proverbs 5, where God admonishes His sons (you inclusive) to be disciplined, lest they perish in the laps of loose living 🤍. Discipline was spoken directly to men.
In the olden days, a man’s bravery and discipline were evident in his children, to the point where one could easily trace a child’s home simply by observing their behaviour 💖.
There is also a need for men to think before they speak. Many have perished because of a loose tongue. Words matter ❤️.
I sincerely implore men to return to the old habit of self-discipline and desist from unhealthy competition with women. Men should take up the mantle of leadership again and allow women to grow as well 🤍.
The seed bearer must be decisive about where to sow his seed and be willing to nurture what he plants to maturity 💕. Enough of intolerance and sudden, false expressions of love created in the name of separation.
Children are human beings with reasoning minds. Let us all be guided, so we do not lead them astray ❤️.
Dear men, you are the focus. Do not allow yourself to exist in a world of predators undisciplined. Use your tongue wisely and count your teeth. A word is enough for the wise 🤍.
Remain blessed 💖.
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi
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