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Resisting Passivity, Embracing Responsibility
Show Summary
In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins addresses the problem of passivity and the call to embrace biblical responsibility. Looking at Genesis 3:6–12 and 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, we consider how Christian men can step forward with courage, conviction, and compassion in the home, church, and world.Scripture
- Genesis 3:6–12 — Adam’s silence and blame in the garden.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 — “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong… in love.”
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Key Themes
- The Problem of Passivity: avoiding leadership at home, with children, and in the church harms our witness.
- The Call to Responsibility: watchfulness, standing firm in truth, courageous manhood, strength expressed in love.
- Christ the Pattern: servant leadership—Jesus embraced responsibility at the cross for our salvation.
Practical Steps
- Take initiative: lead in prayer, family devotions, and service.
- Be present: put away distractions and show up fully.
- Speak truth: answer lies with Scripture—gently and clearly.
- Accept responsibility: stop blaming; confess, repent, and grow.
Application
Passivity is the path of Adam; responsibility is the path of Christ. Because of Jesus’ finished work, men can reject silence, stand firm in the faith, and lead with love.
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.
