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Guard Your Eyes: The Battle Against Sexual Sin
By Dave JenkinsSexual sin rarely begins physically. It begins with the eyes, the mind, and the heart.In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins begins a June 2026 series on sexual sin by addressing one of the defining battles facing Christian men today: guarding the eyes in a world filled with constant temptation.Drawing from Job 31:1 and Matthew 5:27–29, this episode explains why lust is never a harmless issue, how compromise develops over time, and why intentional discipline, accountability, and dependence on Christ are essential in the fight for purity.This is not a call to legalism—it is a call to wisdom, holiness, and serious obedience to Christ.Listen to the Audio
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Key Scriptures
- Job 31:1
- Matthew 5:27–29
- Galatians 6:1–2
Episode Highlights
- Why sexual sin often begins with the eyes
- The danger of small compromises
- How lust reshapes desires and habits
- Why accountability matters for Christian men
- Practical ways to guard your eyes daily
- Encouragement for men fighting temptation
Reflection Questions
- Where are you most vulnerable to temptation right now?
- What habits or patterns are weakening your guard?
- Are there access points in your life that need to be removed?
- Who knows about your struggles and encourages you toward Christ?
Closing Encouragement
If you are in Christ, you are not without hope. God gives grace for the fight against sin, strength for obedience, and wisdom for change. Christian men are called to pursue holiness seriously while depending fully on Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.Guard your eyes. Guard your heart. Fight sin seriously and walk faithfully with Christ.For more from Warriors of Grace please visit our page here or at our YouTube.
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.
