What Makes a Man?

What makes a true man? Fr. Josiah Trenham answers from Ecclesiastes 12:13 and the Holy Fathers: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole man.” This reflection shows that true humanity, stability, and spiritual authenticity are found in loving God and keeping His commandments. Credit for photo used in thumbnail: https://www.instagram.com/alanianpriest?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 0:00 What makes a true man? 0:12 “Fear God and keep His commandments” 1:50 St. Gregory and St. John Chrysostom on true manhood 4:02 Why Christians must know and love God’s commandments Download the *Patristic Nectar App* on all platforms! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar