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

by ARTERBURN, STEPHENSTOEKER, FRED

• ISBN13: 9781578567362
• ISBN10: 157856736X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press

Summary

From the authors of the best-selling Every Man series,Every Man's Battle Guideis a powerful collection of promises and warnings, instructions and inspiration straight from the Bible to youall 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 From the Hardcover edition.

Author Biography

<b>Stephen Arterburn </b>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.<br><br><b>Fred Stoeker</b> 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. <br><br><b>Mike Yorkey</b> is the author, co-author, or general editor of several books

Table of Contents

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