Every Young Man's Battle Every Young Man's Battle Every Young Man's Battle
#3 of 25 in Every Man Series
What’s inside...
In this world youre surrounded by sexual images that open the door to temptation. Theyre everywhereon TV, billboards, magazines, music, the internetand so easy to access that it sometimes feels impossible to escape their clutches. Yet God expects his children to be sexually pure. So how can you survive the relentless battle against temptation? Heres powerful ammunition. Steve Arterburn and Fred Stoeker, the authors of the hard-hitting best-seller Every Mans Battle, now focus on the temptations young single Christian men like you face every dayand they offer workable, biblical strategies for achieving sexual purity.The authors examine the standard of Ephesians 5:3there must not be even a hint of sexual immoralityin a positive and sensitive light. And they explain how an authentic, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is the key to victory over temptation. Every Young Mans Battle will show you how to train your eyes and your mind, how to clean up your thought life, and how to develop a realistic battle plan for remaining pure in todays sexually soaked culture. As a result, youll experience hopereal hopefor living a strong, pure life Gods wayFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
Discussion points
How do you feel about the different struggles and decisions the characters face in the story?
What do you think are the most important values that the characters learn?
In what ways do you think you can apply some of these lessons in your own life?
Can you think of a time when you faced something similar to what the characters experienced? How did you handle it?
What would you do differently if you were in the position of one of the characters?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage open and honest dialogue by sharing your own experiences related to the themes of the book. Listen actively to your child’s thoughts and feelings without judgment. Highlight the importance of making thoughtful decisions and learning from mistakes. Guide your child to relate the moral lessons from the book to real-life situations. Reinforce that it’s okay to seek help when facing difficult choices.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of self-discipline
Explanation: The book emphasizes the need for young men to develop self-discipline to overcome temptations and challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by setting personal boundaries and sticking to their commitments whether in their studies or personal relationships.
Example Lesson: Value of accountability
Explanation: Characters in the story often seek advice and support from others, showing that being accountable can help in making wise decisions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to seek guidance from trusted adults or peers when faced with difficult choices.
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of actions
Explanation: The book discusses the consequences of various choices young men might make, teaching readers to consider the long-term effects of their actions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think ahead and evaluate how their actions might affect themselves and others before making decisions.
Example Lesson: Developing empathy
Explanation: Through its characters and scenarios, the book portrays the benefits of understanding and feeling for others' situations and emotions.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child’s everyday life by encouraging them to consider others' feelings and perspectives in their interactions.
Example Lesson: Building strong relationships
Explanation: The narrative underscores the importance of cultivating healthy and respectful relationships.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson to improve how they interact with family and friends, emphasizing respect, understanding, and support.