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Men of Resolve: Standing Firm in a Compromised World
Podcast: Warriors of Grace with Dave JenkinsSeries: Men of ResolveListen to the Episode
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Key Scriptures
- Daniel 1:8 – Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 – Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
- John 14:15 – If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
Episode Highlights
- The urgent need for Christian men to stand firm in Christ in a culture of compromise.
- Why biblical masculinity is strength under submission to Christ, revealed in the Word of God.
- The danger of fearing man instead of fearing God and how this leads to drift and discouragement.
- How faithfulness is formed in private before it is tested in public.
- The role of Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and a Christ-centered focus in cultivating true resolve.
- The importance of brotherhood, accountability, and standing firm together as men in the local church.
Episode Notes
Dave reminds men that standing firm is not about being naturally tough, having physical strength, or projecting a strong personality. Instead, it is about leaning on the Word of God, depending on the Holy Spirit, fixing our eyes on Christ, and walking in humility. Biblical masculinity is strength under submission to Christ.Daniel stood firm in a culture determined to reshape his identity. In the same way, Christian men today must refuse to compromise truth for comfort or acceptance. God has not called us to comfort, but to faithfulness to His Word alone.Faithfulness begins in the small places—what you meditate on, what you allow into your heart and home, how you lead your family, the habits and disciplines you cultivate, and how you serve in your local church and vocation. Resolve to obey God before trials come, guard your affections and attention, stay rooted in Scripture, walk humbly, and pursue godly brotherhood and accountability. Standing firm is not self-reliance; it is dependence on Christ in all of life. Men of resolve are men who cling to Jesus, who holds them fast and will lead them safely home to the harbor of heaven.Reflection Questions
- Where are you most tempted to compromise truth for comfort, acceptance, or ease?
- How are you cultivating faithfulness in private before God—in your thoughts, habits, and daily disciplines?
- What steps can you take this week to grow in your understanding and application of God’s Word?
- Who are the brothers in Christ that help you stand firm, and how can you pursue deeper accountability with them?
- In what ways does your view of masculinity need to be reshaped by Scripture rather than by culture?
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
