How To Be A High-Value Man

Five years ago, style and image consultant Kevin Samuels became an internet sensation for his advice on relationships, dating, fashion, and success in life. He was controversial—brash, often chiding people for their looks and what he regarded as unrealistic dating expectations, and not hesitant to put people down in the process. One of his most well-known concepts was the “high-value man,” defined by qualities like making at least $10K per month for several years, having group acceptance, belonging to a network of other high-value men, being visible in one’s profession, and being in high demand. Samuels also emphasized appearance— height, build, and dress. Critics have rightly pointed out that his view reduces a man’s worth to his salary and status, ignoring character, integrity, responsibility, and spirituality. The Bible says, “Man looks at the outer appearance, but God looks at the heart.” Being a high-value man is not about cars, clothes, and cash, but about character, consciousness, and conviction. It’s about who has the man, not what the man has. In Judges 3:31, we meet Shamgar, an often overlooked judge of Israel, whose one- verse story shows us what it truly means to be a high-value man.