Manhood comes with all kinds of responsibilities. From the moment we were born to this world, we already have a set of roles we should all learn to take to in to deeper consideration than the ones we will have for ourselves. An easier way to look at manhood is to look at the consequences of disobeying those responsibilities.Fatherhood never comes in easy to a man’s life, this state of maturity in terms of relationship and responsibility can never be taken lightly by anyone, let alone be taken for granted and treated of less importance. It will be like an epitome of fathers all around the world to see the whole picture of being a good father in the eyes of their own child. Thinking of all the possible things you could be handling at this stage of your life could only mean that all men ought to be prepared for it. But could a teenager or unmarried man practice fatherhood? Well, before you can become a father, you must first become a good brother and a good friend. These two roles of manhood can be like your golf cart wheels which will turn for your advancement to the location of your golf ball, taking it to the hole, to the goal. But how can be a brother or being a friend be counted as prerequisites to good fatherhood? We will be taking these roles to consideration one by one.

Being a good brother means taking responsibilities of leadership, yes, men are called out to be leaders, as initiators of a Godly relationship, as protectors of peace and order, and as the foundation of the family. As initiators, we men ought not to be told of what have to be done, this means planning ahead and taking the first step to a well versed activity. Men who have not taken their roles as initiators have led to women taking up the flowers and proposing to the guys, ugly to look at when it should be the men doing it instead of the other way around. Be a brother to your sisters and serve them by initiating wholesome activities, don’t just sit around the couch and ask the girls what they want to do, serve them by taking the first step. Again, I mean wholesome, lusty activities never serve women, they might like it in some cases but in the long run, they will suffer the consequences more than the men.

Being a good friend means sticking out for your buddy in times of need, but more importantly, being a good friend means being a good influence. Don’t be a bad one, that doesn’t help a lot. Be a guide of spiritual growth and maturity to the people around you including your family. Be an example of a man dependent to God, be a reflection of His love to the people around you, be a living testimony for others to praise the Lord you serve.

If you have mastered being good brother and being a good friend, then you are ready to take the course of being a good father. No need in taking it up now, the process will just unwind itself at the proper time; just do your part of being a brother and being a friend. Fatherhood always comes after brotherhood and friendship. Remember to always put God in the foundation of your heart, and not even the most horrible work of Satan can put you down.

Author Bio: Reba