Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast Practical Ways to Guard Against Temptation
Nov 18, 2025
Bestselling author Jerry Jenkins, known for the Hedges book and the Left Behind series, shares insightful strategies to guard marriages against temptation. He discusses the necessity of setting boundaries and the importance of transparency in building trust with partners. Jenkins also describes his personal rule to avoid one-on-one meetings with unrelated women to mitigate risks. Cultivating a strong connection with spouses is emphasized, along with creating safe spaces for open conversations about struggles.
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Full Digital Transparency
- Be fully transparent with your spouse by giving them access to your phone, tablet, and computer.
- Normalize conversations about temptation so discussing struggles feels safe and regular.
Guardrails Prevent Drift
- Establish clear guardrails around opposite-sex friendships from the start of marriage.
- Regularly revisit those boundaries because the enemy can exploit drift and false security.
Use The Two-Person Rule
- Avoid being alone with a non-related member of the opposite sex by following the Billy Graham rule.
- Choose the embarrassment of boundaries over risking long-term damage to marriage.
