3. 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.

4. 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.”

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

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

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

9. 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...”

10. 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.

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

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

13. 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.”