Being a God-glorifying Best Man

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mbate23

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G'day!
So my best mate is getting married in 5 months and he's asked me to be his best man. I said yes of course, but the only wedding I've been to was my cousin's when I was 14 and that was far from a Christian wedding. So I have several questions... What does a best man do exactly and how can I do that to uplift the groom and encourage him in God? I know the best man is suppose to organise the bachelor's party and I know that the traditional bachelor's party is far from God-glorifying...but does anyone have any ideas on what to do and instead of making a fool out of the groom, how can I build him up and encourage whilst still having fun?

Any suggestions would be great :)

Thank you so much!
Matt
 
T_Laurich

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In John, John the Baptists calls himself the Best man and Christ the BrideGroom...

Be like John the Baptist :)
 
djness

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T_Laurich said:
In John, John the Baptists calls himself the Best man and Christ the BrideGroom...

Be like John the Baptist :)
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So you want him to wear a camel hair suit and eat locust and honey will everyone else enjoys the good stuff?

That probably isn't what you meant.
 
T_Laurich

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djness said:
So you want him to wear a camel hair suit and eat locust and honey will everyone else enjoys the good stuff?

That probably isn't what you meant.
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Prepare the way, help him in everthing he needs, be there for him and give everyone a good time until it is time for him, and when that happens you become less... And let him shine.
Kinda what I meant :p
 
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cmarieh

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mbate23 said:
G'day!
So my best mate is getting married in 5 months and he's asked me to be his best man. I said yes of course, but the only wedding I've been to was my cousin's when I was 14 and that was far from a Christian wedding. So I have several questions... What does a best man do exactly and how can I do that to uplift the groom and encourage him in God? I know the best man is suppose to organise the bachelor's party and I know that the traditional bachelor's party is far from God-glorifying...but does anyone have any ideas on what to do and instead of making a fool out of the groom, how can I build him up and encourage whilst still having fun?

Any suggestions would be great :)

Thank you so much!
Matt
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Matt,
I know that I am obviously not a guy. But, I would ask the groom what he wants for a bachelor party and say that you were thinking of a clean party, they can contribute some suggestions. I organized my sisters bridal shower, yes I know that it is different, but I asked her what she wanted and met her somewhat in the middle. I would also do some research online. Good Luck.
 
djness

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T_Laurich said:
Prepare the way, help him in everthing he needs, be there for him and give everyone a good time until it is time for him, and when that happens you become less... And let him shine.
Kinda what I meant :p
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Yes that is far more practical. Very sage advice.
 
djness

djness

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I was my brothers best man. We went to Medieval Times for his bachelor party....knights...horses...food..jousting..it was awesome.



 
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