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Fighting Lust with the Gospel
Author: Dave Jenkins
Show: Warriors of Grace
Date: June 16, 2026
Episode Summary
Many Christian men try to fight lust through willpower, shame, secrecy, or self-effort, but Scripture teaches that true freedom from sexual sin is found through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins explains how the gospel not only forgives sin but breaks its power. Anchored in Romans 6:12–14 and Titus 2:11–12, this episode teaches believers how to fight temptation through their identity in Christ, dependence on the Holy Spirit, repentance, and the truth of God’s Word.
This episode provides practical biblical encouragement for men battling lust and reminds believers that real change is possible because of the sufficiency of Christ.
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Key Scriptures
- Romans 6:12–14
- Titus 2:11–12
- Galatians 2:20
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
- Psalm 119:9–11
Episode Highlights
- Why willpower alone cannot defeat lust
- How the gospel breaks the power of sin
- The believer’s identity in Christ
- Why shame and isolation deepen temptation
- How grace trains believers to fight sin
- Practical habits for fighting temptation biblically
- The importance of repentance and accountability
Practical Application
Christian men are not called to fight lust alone or in their own strength. Through Christ, believers have been united to Him, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and given the truth of God’s Word to stand firm against temptation.
Fighting lust with the gospel means daily remembering who you are in Christ, rejecting lies, confessing sin quickly, and walking in dependence upon the grace of God.
Real transformation is possible because Jesus Christ is sufficient not only to forgive sin but also to transform His people through His grace.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
