The Fruitful Bough

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When will a Christian man find the most joy and satisfaction in life? When he lives out that which he was created for - this is God's authentic man. If married, he will pursue biblical companionship with his wife, shepherd his children, and satisfy his family's needs. Married or not, the fruit-laden bough represents a spiritually-minded man who serves others through wise leadership, humble service, and a selfless example. The Fruitful Bough is divided into four major sections. The first section, The Marital Union, supplies the biblical foundation for the remainder of the book: Why was marriage instituted, and what was God's best plan for marriage? The next two sections pertain to the main natural roles a married man will find the most joy in fulfilling - namely, being a companion to his wife, shepherding his children, and satisfying the spiritual and physical needs of his family. The final section contains a character sketch of a spiritually-minded man and discusses the types of minis