#58 - Joby Martin // Sin Is Not a Pet, It's an Apex Predator
#58 - Joby Martin // Sin Is Not a Pet, It's an Apex Predator  
Podcast: The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson
Published On: Fri Mar 21 2025
Description: Being a Christian means more than simply managing sin or distinguishing between right and wrong—it means following the Good Shepherd whose path leads to life rather than destruction.• Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and whose sheep know Him• Following Mary's advice to "do whatever He tells you to do" is the essence of discipleship• Christian life isn't just about right vs wrong but about paths leading to either life or death• Obeying the world, the flesh, or the devil leads to destruction• Following the Good Shepherd—even when we don't understand—leads to abundant life• Financial generosity toward gospel kingdom work opens the door to God's blessing• Tolerated sin is an "apex predator" waiting to destroy you, not a pet to be managed• Pornography, workplace affairs, and dishonesty aren't just mistakes but deadly traps• Every step of obedience toward the Good Shepherd leads to abundant life• Your direction, not your intention, determines your destination• No matter your current path, repentance allows you to turn toward the ShepherdShare this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight.Support the showWant to connect? Email communication@coe22.com