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A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity

Father's Day 2026 - Us dads have all heard the moans from our family when we've told a dad joke. But when it comes to dad temptations, they're no joke. In today's post, Dr. Pettit explains why and what Scripture says about them.
Dad Temptations and Wisdom from the Scriptures

Dad Temptations and Wisdom from the Scriptures – New Commandment Men's Ministries Dad Temptations and Wisdom from the Scriptures by Dr. Paul Pettit   Scripture Passage: “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.” Romans 13:14 While researching our new book, A Courageous Identity, we identified the top five temptations facing...

In our research for our new book, we discovered the top five temptations facing young dads 18 - 35 ...
5) Va**ng - today's vapes are filled with much higher concentrations of THC, Delta 8, toxic heavy metals like lead, nickel, and antimony, which can cause cancer, respiratory illnesses, and neurological damage. Research indicates some disposables are more toxic than traditional ci******es, with lead levels from one day's use sometimes equaling 19 packs of ci******es.
4) Online Betting - DraftKings, BETMGM, Kalshi, etc. These companies connect bank accounts and credit cards and push in-game betting, playing on fans' emotions and addictions.
3) Binge Drinking - Fraternities and sporting events (pre-gaming) tempt men to drink over their limit, often leading to struggles with alcoholism. "A real man can hold his liquor!"
2) Loneliness - Many young dads, 18 - 35, struggle with having even one close friend with whom they can talk.
1) Online P**n - In a previous generation, young men had to walk into a store and purchase a magazine. Today, with the click of a button, online po*******hy proliferates through thousands of # # # websites.

What temptations would you add to this list?

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A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity A Courageous Identity: Accepting the Call of Christ-Centered Masculinity