Similarly to how we did with the ladies on Mother’s Day; today we will be exploring some of the common “battles” and temptations that men are prone to face in their life…whether from within their own personal desires or due to outside influences.

James 1: 14-15 14 “Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”

be Competitive, or Have Power The Desires to be Macho, be Competitive, or Have Power

Psalm 10:4 “In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.”

Proverbs 29:23 “Pride brings a man low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.” The Desire of Pride

The Desire to Hide Hurtful Truth (through Lies or Omitting it) Ephesians 4:25 “Let us put off falsehood, and speak truthfully…” ---------------------------------- Proverbs 13:5 “A righteous man hates lying...”

The Desire to Remain Passive Although Biblically, women are often given responsibilities and leadership roles in the home and church; it is never the intent that men should neglect their God-blessed roles.

Sexual & Lustful Desires and Behaviors (pornography, adultery, fantasizing)

look lustfully at a woman.” Job 31:1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes to not look lustfully at a woman.”

1 John 2: 16-17 16  “Everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”