Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker
Week 6: Part Three — Your Battle Plan: Eyes and Mind
Read Part Three, Chapters 10–11 of Every Man's Battle. Key Scripture: Romans 13:14; Philippians 4:8.
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These chapters move from general commitment to specific tactics — the authors get granular about how to actually build and maintain a defense. Bring a pencil; there may be things worth writing down.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.The authors lay out a concrete plan for training the eyes — identifying specific triggers, building the habit of bouncing the eyes, and tracking progress. Which of the specific tactics they suggest do you think would be most effective for you personally? Which feels most difficult?
2.Arterburn and Stoeker describe the concept of 'perimeter defense' — establishing boundaries far enough away from the line that you don't end up near the line in the first place. What would an outer perimeter look like in your specific daily life? (e.g., specific apps, TV habits, driving routes, workout locations)
3.The book recommends the practice of replacing impure thoughts with something specific and positive — not just emptying the mind but filling it. Philippians 4:8's list of 'whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable' is referenced here. What specific things — scriptures, images, prayers, memories — would you put in that category for your own mind?
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