I'm fairly certain, over the course of my adult life, that I've never encountered my masculine archetype preaching from within the pulpit, but this morning was the exception. What I'm referring to is the physical build / attributes of men that I'm sexually attracted to. In order to break this down, I'll offer up the following extensive list:
- my height or (preferably) taller
- dark skin
- dark hair
- lots of body hair (but not necessarily facial hair)
- balding / bald
- athletically built / exceedingly muscular (sans steroids)
- below average waistline
- stocky / barrel chested / "stout" / swole / buff
- medium to deep voice
- athletically-cut short-sleeved shirts, shorts / pants that are tight around the ass
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This morning during the church service I attended (where the pastor in the photo above delivered the sermon), I found myself having to get up from my seat and exit the auditorium (about 12 minutes into his delivery). I simply couldn't take my eyes off his nipples; for they were clearly visible (& I was seated midway back within the darkened 400+ seat auditorium) through his shirt(s). I kept wondering if they actually might be as sizable as a female's are, taking into consideration how pronounced his pecs (breasts) were.
Too, I wanted to find out more about this gorgeous man in short order, therefore I hoped (forlornly) to locate some sort of church info literature (hard copy) out in the "Pre-Function" space (keep in mind that I'd never stepped foot into this church prior to this AM).
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During the portion of his sermon that I did hear, he cited starting each day really early in order to "hit the gym". No doubt, his impressive physique testified to this regime. But too, it was his demeanor / confidence combined with his slacker apparel (for he was dressed identically this AM to how he was photographed above) that all played into his sex appeal.
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You've heard of the Billy Graham rule. It's centered on a pastor's "rules of engagement" relative to the opposite sex, particularly as it relates to private interaction / dialogue. But one thing that's rarely talked about, in tandem therein, is Billy Graham himself. In particular, how he presented himself to the millions upon millions of "parishioners" who he had the privilege of preaching to. Decade after decade.
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Off the charts sex appeal, for men at least, is a result of both blessed DNA and consistently hard work. Hard work that for some individuals is quite enjoyable to engage in on a repeated basis. Perhaps these great habits took root for these men in high school / college, and they've since never relinquished the routine. Bravo! For looking fine and being in exceptional health are wonderfully collaborative goals.
But,
pastors who are as such, need to realize they're facing individuals like Rob, every time they stand up to speak. And I believe this should give them pause. Enough, at least, for them to take the time to ponder the entirety of their audience of this present age.
What does this mean for these pastors? Here're a few of my thoughts therein.
1. Parishioners who "fall in love" with a pastor's sexiness, can't possibly listen (test) without prejudice.
2. Putting confidence in a pastor's looks is going to make demands of him that eventually (disability, advanced age, chronic illness, demands of life) will become impossible to meet.
3. Becoming expectant (enmeshed within) of those inevitable attractions between himself (hunk pastor) and select parishioners (same or opposite sex) may eventually weaken a pastor's resolve to never seduce. And seduction's intent is never, ever good.
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I suppose now I can say that I've truly seen it all after this Sunday's service.
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