Wisdom for Young Men: Living with Christian Confidence, Integrity, and Purpose

By Ray Ortlund

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Wisdom for Young Men: Living with Christian Confidence, Integrity, and Purpose

By Ray Ortlund

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Ray Ortlund Offers Young Men a Strong Biblical Vision for Themselves, Their Generation, and Their Future 

Our world is sharply divided with conflicting views of masculinity. Some voices stigmatize manhood as a toxic threat, while others distort it with tough-guy bravado. Is it any wonder that young men long for a better way? In this book, pastor Ray Ortlund lifts up an inspiring vision for men that is solidly grounded in God’s glorious design.  

Written for young men and their mentors, the book equips readers to live boldly for Christ in the 4 major areas of their lives: their vision of God, their perception of themselves, their relationships with others, and their lasting legacy. With a voice that is both warm and authoritative, Ortlund offers an energizing and urgently needed call for young men to stand tall today.  

  • Biblical Counsel for Young Men: Makes accessible deep insight into self-image, relationships, career, marriage and family, and more
  • Practical: Addresses current debates with wisdom from Scripture and from classic sources such as Saint Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, and J. C. Ryle
  • A Life-Giving Resource for College Small Groups, Youth Groups, and Individuals Mentoring Young Men 

Author:

Ray Ortlund

Ray Ortlund is the president of Renewal Ministries, the pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church in Nashville, and a canon theologian with the Anglican Church in North America. He is the author of several books, including Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel; The Death of Porn; and the Preaching the Word commentaries on Isaiah and Proverbs. He is also a contributor to the ESV Study Bible. Ray and his wife, Jani, have been married for over fifty years. 

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 144
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-13: 979-8-8749-1238-3
ISBN-UPC: 9798874912383
Published: June 29, 2027

Table of Contents

Preface  
  
Part 1: You and God  
Chapter 1: You Are a Hand-Made Original  
Chapter 2: You Were Born Flawed  
Chapter 3: Your Future Can Open Up  
Chapter 4: You Will Be Healed—Completely, Eternally  
  
Part 2: You and Yourself  
Chapter 5: Your Body Is a Holy Gift   
Chapter 6: Your Mind Can Stretch and Grow  
Chapter 7: Your Tender Heart Can Beat Powerfully  
  
Part 3: You and Others  
Chapter 8: Your Brotherly Solidarity Heals You  
Chapter 9: You Are Crazy to Get Married  
Chapter 10: You Can Love Your Two-Direction Family  
Chapter 11: You Can Set a Manly Tone at Your Church  
  
Part 4: You and Your Legacy  
Chapter 12: Your Work Is Shaping the Future  
Chapter 13: You Can Stand Tall All the Way to Your Final Breath  
  
A Prayer for Beginning Each Day  
Appendix: Ten Old Quotes for Every Young Man  
Acknowledgments