“Men and Emotions” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E6)

March 26, 2019

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 26, 2019

One aspect of what some Psychologists refer to as “toxic manliness” is the repression of emotions.Repression can lead to major health issues: high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack among others. So, should men express their emotions? First note: God created our emotions.

The scriptures speak of God expressing emotions.
Joy: Luke 15:10
Wrath: Exodus 32:9-10
In the same manner, we were created with the ability to express them.

Second note: Many “manly” Biblical men expressed emotions.

David: Psalm 6:6; 42:3; 56:8
Jeremiah: Jer. 9:1
Paul commands to joy: Romans 12:15

What does this mean? Men can and should be able to express their emotions.

Crying does not make a man a “cry baby.”
At the same time, we should have control over our emotions rather than allowing them to control over us (Psalm 37:8; Eph 4:31).