Luke 20:19 (ESV)

The scribes and the chief

priests sought to lay hands
on him at that very hour, for
they perceived that he had
told this parable against
them, but they feared the
people.
 Luke 20:20 (ESV)
So they watched him and
sent spies, who pretended to
be sincere, that they might
catch him in something he
said, so as to deliver him up
to the authority and
jurisdiction of the governor.

Luke 20:21 (ESV)

So they asked him,
“Teacher, we know that
you speak and teach
rightly, and show no
partiality, but truly teach
the way of God.
 Luke 20:22 (ESV)
Is it lawful for us to
give tribute to Caesar,
or not?”

Luke 20:23 (ESV)

But he perceived their
craftiness, and said to
them,
 Luke 20:24 (ESV)
“Show me a denarius.
Whose likeness and
inscription does it
have?” They said,
“Caesar’s.”

Luke 20:25 (ESV)

He said to them, “Then
render to Caesar the
things that are Caesar’s,
and to God the things
that are God’s.”
 Luke 20:26 (ESV)
And they were not able
in the presence of the
people to catch him in
what he said, but
marveling at his answer
they became silent.

Teaching Point:

Authentic manhood
is seen in how Jesus
did life!
 Corrupting Manhood Jesus-Like Manhood

Aggressive Loving

Insecure (lived in fear of Confident (on mission for

others) Father)
Manipulating Showed no
partiality/favorites
Fraudulent Taught the truth

Deceitful Spoke with clarity

Outwardly Religious Authentic to the core

How Does This Happen?

 How Does This Happen?
• Sin always causes the
disintegration of the soul.
 How Does This Happen?
• Sin always causes the
disintegration of the soul.
• The neglected soul doesn’t go
away; it turns toxic, crooked or
twisted. (Romans 1:24-32)
• The unhealthy soul will be
continually seeking wholeness.
 The truth is, the soul’s
infinite capacity to
desire is the mirror
image of God’s infinite
capacity to give. –
John Ortberg

How Does This Happen?

• Sin always causes the
disintegration of the soul.
• The neglected soul doesn’t go
away; it turns toxic, crooked or
twisted. (Romans 1:24-32)
• The unhealthy soul will be
continually seeking wholeness.
• The wrecked soul will seek to
replace God because of the
fallen-ness. (Romans 1:24-32)
 Idolatry is the sin
beneath the sin. –
Timothy Keller

Corrupting Manhood Jesus-Like Manhood

Aggressive Loving

Insecure (lived in fear of Confident (on mission for

others) Father)
Manipulating Showed no
partiality/favorites
Fraudulent Taught the truth

Deceitful Spoke with clarity

Outwardly Religious Authentic to the core

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Corrupting Manhood Jesus-Like Manhood

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others) Father)
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partiality/favorites

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Fraudulent Taught the truth

Deceitful Spoke with clarity

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Outwardly Religious Authentic to the core

I and no one else is

responsible for the
condition of my
soul.
 Every person who
becomes an obedient
follower of Jesus comes
to a place where they
accept the responsibility
to care for their own
soul.

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Corrupting Manhood
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Jesus lived His life
yielded to the Holy
Spirit and it proved
to be the complete
life.

Busy vs. Hurried

Busy
• A full schedule Hurried
• Preoccupied
• Many activities
• Unable to be fully
• An outward
present
condition
• An inner condition
of the soul
• Physically
• Spiritually draining
demanding
• Causes me to be
• Reminds me I
unavailable to God
need God
 Jesus was often
busy, but never
hurried. I cannot
rest in God with a
hurried soul.

Take Home Truth:

Jesus modeled manhood

which flowed out of
A WELL CARED
FOR SOUL!
 Steps To Take In Caring for the Soul
(From Jesus’ Example)

• Slow the pace down & take time to

do soul care
• Make prayer a regular practice
• Develop a circle of close friends
• Learn to worship God
• Feed your mind with the Bible
• Enjoy God’s creation
• Welcome little children, hug them
and bless them