Priesthood Session: Bishop Richard C. Edgely
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True men withstand the wiles of Satan and are humble enough to submit themselves to the redemptive powers of the Savior.
Manhood must be earned. It means withstanding ridicule and embarrassment to turn down drugs, alcohol and sex and instead serve others, provide a righteous example or defend the righteous principles.
"The measures of a man are embedded in his heart and soul, not in his physical attributes."
The qualities of manhood are also evident in a man's countenance.
Men are measured by character, compassion, integrity, tenderness and principle rather than by strength, machoism or even boisterous and aggressive behavior.
Satan would present God's characteristics of manhood as weak and wimpy. But it is Satan's criteria that will always be the easiest and the wimpiest. A true man does not allow Satan to lead him down an easy path with his everlasting chains of destruction.
"Satan's way takes no courage, no character, no personal strength, and it proves no manhood at all."
Priesthood bearers can receive power beyond their natural abilities by submitting their will to the Father."
All fall victim to Satan to some degree and some may even get entangled in serious transgression. In such cases, true men must follow the path of repentance provided by the Savior.
"This becomes the true test of manhood, and not all are man enough to meet this challenge."
