Every Man's Battle Guide: Weapons for the War Against Sexual Temptation

by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker

Overview

From the authors of the best-selling Every Man series, Every Man’s Battle Guide is a powerful collection of promises and warnings, instructions and inspiration straight from the Bible to you–all designed to equip you to win the war against sexual temptation. You’ll find easy-to-understand verses to encourage and challenge you in these key areas:

·Accepting God’s loving authority
·Learning from the Bible’s role models
·Using the supernatural weapons at your disposal
·Understanding the importance of accountability and discipline
·Comparing the world’s views with God’s wisdom
·Studying the Owner’s manual for sexual conduct
·Avoiding and overcoming temptation
·Making a plan according to God’s Word
·Developing a heart that cherishes your wife
·Experiencing God’s forgiveness when you fail

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780307553003
Publisher:	PRH Christian Publishing
Publication date:	02/04/2009
Series:	The Every Man Series
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Stephen Arterburn is co-author of the best-selling “Every Man” series from WaterBrook Press. He is founder and chairman of New Life Clinics, host of the daily “New Life Live!” national radio program, creator of the Women of Faith Conferences, a nationally known speaker and licensed minister, and the author of more than forty books. He lives with his family in Laguna Beach, California.

Fred Stoeker is an author, lay minister, and conference speaker who has counseled hundreds of couples in how to connect in intimate relationships with their spouses. Fred, founder of Living True Ministries, and his wife, Brenda, live with their four children in the Des Moines, Iowa area.

Mike Yorkey is the author, co-author, or general editor of several books for men, including Daddy’s Home, The Christian Dad Answer Book, and all the books in the Every Man series. He and his wife, Nicole, are the parents of two college-age children and live in Encinitas, California.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
	You Can Depend on God	9
	His Words Are True	10
	His Love Is True	10
	His Commandments Are Based in Love	11
	God's Work and Commitment on Your Behalf	13
	Christ Died for Our Sins--and We Stand Forgiven	14
	God Designed You for Victory	16
	God Clearly Expresses His Will for You	16
	God Is Working to Teach You	17
	God Wants to Encourage You	18
	God Has Promised to Walk with You	19
	God Is Working to Sanctify You	20
	God Has Promised to Strengthen You	21
	God's Word Is Available to Work in You	22
	God Is Committed to Making You Holy	23
	God Is Listening to Jesus, Our Advocate	24
	Victory Can Be Yours	27
	Jesus Shows That Victory Is Possible	28
	Job Succeeded in the Battle	29
	You Are Not Fighting Alone	30
	You Have Weapons at Your Disposal	33
	Fasting	34
	Prayer	35
	Worship	36
	Meditation	37
	Your Sword	38
	Your Shield	40
	You Have to Be Accountable	41
	We Are Accountable to God	42
	When the Lord Disciplines You	45
	We Are Accountable to One Another	46
	Listen to Those Who Have Gone Before You	48
	Accountability Is Vital to Your Success	48
	Watch Who You Hang Out With	51
	Beware of the Treachery of Others	52
	Invest Your Time with Men of Integrity	53
	Listen to the Wisdom of Your Commander	54
	How Can Something So Wrong Seem So Right?	57
	Don't Embrace the Wisdom of the World	58
	Worldly Desires Lead Us Away from God	58
	We Have Freedom to Live Morally, Not Freedom to Sin	60
	Examine Yourself to See Where You Are	61
	Turn Your Thoughts Around	62
	Weighing the Cost of Your Choices	65
	God Will Not Ignore Sin	67
	Your Choices Will Have Lasting Consequences	68
	Lying Only Makes Things Worse	69
	When You Think God Doesn't See Your Secret Sin	71
	What Does God Think of Your Choices?	72
	Anticipate the Outcome	73
	Sin Will Harden Your Heart	76
	God's Owner's Manual Regarding Sexual Conduct	79
	Purity Keeps Life Running Smoothly	80
	Warnings Against Sexual Immorality	81
	Manufacturer's Warnings Regarding Sex	82
	Don't Allow Sexual Pleasure to Become an Idol	85
	Your Wife Can Be Your Comrade in Arms	87
	Your Wife Is a Gift from God	88
	Sex in a Faithful Marriage Is God's Perfect Design	89
	You're in This Battle Together	91
	The Benefits of a Good Wife	92
	How to Avoid Being Captured by the Enemy	95
	Learn from the Mistakes of Others	96
	Be Aware of the Consequences of Sin	97
	You Can Resist the Enemy	98
	Turn to Your Support Team	100
	Observe the Enemy's Tactics	102
	Rules of Engagement	105
	Learn to Recognize the Source of Temptation	106
	How to Defend Against an Enemy Attack	107
	How to Prepare for an Enemy Attack	108
	When Temptation Strikes	111
	When You're Attracted to Another Woman	112
	When a Woman Pursues You	114
	When God's Plan Seems Too Strict	118
	Jesus Reveals the Path of Victory	119
	Pride Sets You Up for a Fall, So Don't Stop Short	123
	Brokenness Comes with Pride	124
	What Pride Will Do to You	126
	Discover the Power of Humility	127
	When You've Fallen into Sin	129
	Facing the Gravity of Your Sin	130
	Forgiveness Is Just a Prayer Away	131
	Turn Your Back on Sin	133
	When You Think You're Beyond Help	135
	When You Need a Reminder That God Answers Prayer	136
	God Wants the Best for You	139
	When You Think God Is Angry with You	140
	When You Need to Be Reminded of God's Hope	142
	When You Need to Be Reminded That God Has a Plan for You	145
	You've Been Called to Fight	149
	The Command to Break Free	150
	The Command to Choose Manhood	151
	The Command to Courageously Take Hold of God's Provision	152
	The Command to Abstain	154
	The Command to Purify Yourself	154
	The Command to Live in a Way That Pleases God	155
	The Command to Grow in Knowledge	156
	The Command to Flee	157
	The Command to Live as Children of the Light	158
	The Command to Put On the New Self	159
	The Command to Live Differently from the World	160
	The Command to Guard Your Heart and to Exhibit Self-Control	161
	The Command to Become Blameless	164
	The Command to Obey	166
	The Basics of Planning for Battle	169
	Wise Warriors Always Have a Plan	170
	Our Plans Need to Be in Sync with God's	171
	God Has Big Plans for Those Who Follow His Lead	172
	A Battle Plan for the Eyes and Mind	173
	Fix Your Eyes on the Straight and Narrow	174
	Don't Underestimate the Power of Lust	175
	Continue to Fight the Good Fight	177
	A Battle Plan for Your Marriage	179
	You've Made a Commitment to Her and to God	180
	Your Commitment Includes Unwavering Faithfulness	181
	God Views Your Covenant As Unbreakable	182
	Your Heart and Body Belong to Her Alone	183
	What Love Is All About	184
	Your Wife's Needs Take Precedence over Your Own Desires	186
	Dodging Enemy Fire	187
	Examine How You Spend Your Time	188
	Guard Your Conversation	189
	Remember That Others Are Watching	190
	Pursue Wisdom and Common Sense	191
	Keep Your Eyes on the Prize	194
	Consider the Benefits of Fearing God	198
	The Ultimate Secret to Overcoming Sin	203
	The Roman Road	204
	The Promise of the Holy Spirit	205
	Ready Your Weapons, Raise Your Shield	207
	A Time to Surrender to God's Plan	208
	A Time to Fight	209