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The Lost Art of Being A Gentleman (Day 25)
A Gentleman practices self-control-  A true gentleman, in essence is not a hot-head.  He does not loose his temper in a frusterating and angering situation.  He is also in control of his body and tongue.  This simply means he thinks before he speaks and does things that could be considered unhealthy in extreme moderation or not at all.  Preferedly the latter. 
Published Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:33 PM by Uncle Jesse

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# re: The Lost Art of Being A Gentleman (Day 25)@ Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:54 PM

Uncle Jesse,
Funny this is the topic you wrote about today... I just had the oppertunity last night to help diffuse a "tense teenage arguement" between a young girl and a young man at our church last night.  If the young man had had this concept, it never would have happened.  I was wondering... First, are you getting these from another source, or by the grace of God? And second, May I print and share these with my church's youth group??  I really feel that even the young ladies would better choose their male friends by these standards!  Keep 'em coming!!

Fluffy Cow

by Fluffy Cow

# re: The Lost Art of Being A Gentleman (Day 25)@ Friday, March 30, 2007 7:13 AM

Several are from my father, who taught me everything I needed to know about being a gentleman, the rest are from Jesus himself, from God's word, out of Proverbs.  A couple are mine, not necessary, but good to practice.  Sure!  You can print them off and share them.  I have taught this series to my 5th and 6th graders, I told them I have appointed spys at church, which are really their moms and ladies I know who know my kids to watch out for them to see if they are practicing the lifestyle of a gentleman.  If they are, they are inducted into the OLPG(Official League of Practicing Gentleman).  I designed a T-shirt and wrote a creed for them to memorize, when they are spotted, they are reported back to me and then inducted.  They get their t-shirt, which is pretty cool by the way, and a framed copy of the Gentleman's creed.  I've got a few more posts to go, and then on my last one I will post the Gentleman's Creed.  

by Uncle Jesse

# re: The Lost Art of Being A Gentleman (Day 25)@ Friday, March 30, 2007 9:51 AM

As one of Uncle Jesse's spies, I can say this is the coolest thing I've seen in a youth group in a long time and I think if youth groups all over were to do something like this we would see such change in future generations.  As a single woman, it also encourages me to not settle for anything less. Knowing that Uncle Jesse is a godly man and has sought God's word and wisdom in doing this, I know that I should not settle for any man less than one who could be inducted into the OLPG.  And I pray that others my age will not settle for less either.  Fluffy Cow, best of luck in teaching your youth these guidelines.  You are correct in saying it will also help the young ladies select better male friends.

by RandomCarrie