Summary: Episode #004 Recorded Monday, January 21, 2013 "A Gentleman and a Scholar, Part 1 HOST: Chris Clevenger Watch the video of this episode: Show Notes: The phrase, "a gentleman and a scholar," was coined by Robert Burns in his poem "The Twa Dogs." A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally. A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out. The Gentleman's Wisdom (James 3:17) The Gentleman's Will (2 Timothy 2:24; Titus 3:2) Jesus was a gentleman (2 Corinthians 10:1). Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage. A Gentleman Will... Make a Good First Impression Be Hygienic Be Honest Have Context and Self-awareness Make Others Feel Like the Center of Attention Watch Your Mouth Remove Your Hat Indoors Wait for Others to Get Their Food Before Eating When You're With a Woman... Hold the Door Reach for the Check Open the Car Door Let Her Enter a Cab First Walk on the Curb Side of the Street Offer Her Your Arm The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him (William Lyon Phelps, American Yale Professor). Episode Resources: POEM: "The Twa Dogs" by Robert Burns ARTICLE: "The Etiquette of a Gentleman" NOTE: The preceding article is linked for your consideration. Chris Clevenger, Biblical Manliness, and The Light Network do not endorse or agree with all of the content within it. Please be a discerning reader (2 Tim. 2:15; Acts 17:11). Your Feedback Submit your feedback or suggest future topics via email (manliness@thelightnetwork.tv) or voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out! Thanks. Subscription Links
