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Men of Resolve, Pursuing Purity in a Corrupt Age
Show: Warriors of Grace with Dave Jenkins Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8; Job 31:1Show Summary
Today on Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Men of Resolve series by addressing one of the most critical marks of biblical manhood in our generation, purity. In a culture that normalizes lust and mocks holiness, God calls Christian men to walk in the light, flee sin, and pursue holiness through His grace.Audio Player
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Episode Notes
This episode walks through:- The call to purity in 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8.
- The covenant of the eyes in Job 31:1.
- Why purity is not perfectionism but Christ-honoring obedience.
- How access, anonymity, and cultural acceptance increase the battle.
- The danger of secrecy and the necessity of walking in the light.
- The power of union with Christ in resisting temptation.
- Practical steps for guarding the heart and strengthening habits of holiness.
Key Scriptures
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8
- Job 31:1
- Romans 6:1–14
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Colossians 3:1–10
- 1 John 1:5–10
Takeaways
- Purity is God’s revealed will for every Christian man.
- Temptation is not new, but access and anonymity have intensified the battle.
- Grace never excuses sin, it empowers holiness.
- Purity is possible because Christ is stronger than your sin.
- Real freedom grows through Scripture, prayer, accountability, and walking in the light.
Call to Action
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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.
