These three essential commitments will help you make an “all-in” covenant to one woman for your entire life.
Talking Points:
- Make an all in commitment with your eyes. When an attractive woman appears on television, at the gym, in a movie, or merely walking down the street, simply look away. Job 31:1-4
- Make an all in commitment with your mind. Once we have a thought, if left unchecked it can eventually penetrate into our hearts where it can ultimately lead to action that is not God-honoring. 2 Corinthians 10:5
- Make an all in commitment with your feet. Sometimes as men we just need to flee; to simply run away from sin and temptation. Genesis 39:11-12
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Give the name of a “one woman” kind of man that you look up to. How long has he been married? What do you most admire about him?
- Read Job 31:1-4. Why is it important as men who honor God to not lust after attractive women? Does it surprise you that Job spells this out so clearly? What advice would you give a guy who was struggling with this?
- Read 2 Corinthians 10:5 and James 1:14-15. How does a temptation lead to sin if left unchecked in our minds? What are some practical thought control methods to keep from dwelling on sinful thoughts?
- Read Genesis 39:11-12. Discuss some practical examples of fleeing from sin. When was the last time you did it? When was the last time you should have done it?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
