FIGHT LIKE A MAN
A Bold, Biblical Battle Plan For Personal Purity
About the Book
Win the war for purity.
In a world that seeks to destroy sexual purity, the battle for holiness has never been fiercer nor the stakes higher. Sexual immorality has devastated too many men, damaged too many families, and marred the gospel’s testimony too many times. Now is the time to prepare yourself to fight.
In Fight Like a Man, Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne presents biblical truth for combatting the enemies of purity that seek to hold you captive in sin. Not content to just reveal your adversaries’ tactics, E.Z. also provides an arsenal of simple yet revolutionary strategies to equip you to conquer lust through the power of gospel-centered grace and the knowledge of God’s mind-blowing character. No matter your past, you can embrace the freedom available in Christ and the fullness of a life that honors God with every thought, word, and deed.
There is hope on the battlefield of purity. Fight like the man God created you to be and join the ranks of those who have fought this battle and emerged as true spiritual victors.
Meet the Author
Emeal "E.Z." Zwayne
Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne is the president of Living Waters, the spokesman and host for the National Bible Bee Competition, and a cohost of The Living Waters Podcast. He serves as an executive producer of the Way of the Master television program and multiple Living Waters films. A passionate communicator, he speaks at conferences and churches nationally and around the world. E.Z. served as an associate pastor for several years. He and his wife, Rachel, have five children.
From the Book
“No matter how many times you have sinned in the past or think you will sin in the future, every time you sin, run to Jesus.” #fightlikeamanbook
Praise For
Fight Like A Man
“If God made men to fight, the most essential battles are won not by the strongest or most experienced but by those warriors who have clean hands and a pure heart. They’re not perfect but purehearted like David. If you want to slay the giant of lust in your youth or kill the monster of sexual shame once and for all or finally become “a man after God’s own heart,” read Fight Like a Man. It’s an eye-opening and transformational book! Like a powerful Jedi Master, Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne shares practical and precise biblical principles that will teach you how to put to death the evil deeds of darkness and grow strong in your abilities as a mighty man of faith, integrity, and courage.”
“Fleshly lusts…wage war against the soul” (1 Peter 2:11 NASB). Carnal passions pose the deadliest kind of spiritual danger, even for believers. The battle we face against such temptations must not be undertaken half-heartedly. Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne gives an urgent and inspiring call to arms for men in the throes of temptation—and he rightly sounds the trumpet without any hint of uncertainty. If you are not winning the war against carnal lusts, read Fight Like a Man. Every man needs the help this excellent book offers.”
“In a masterful way, my good friend “E.Z.” deals head-on with the issues of male leadership and sexual sin that so need to be addressed in our church culture. It’s “no holds barred” for E.Z. as he challenges men concerning sexual purity. The statistics of men addicted to pornography and other sexual sins, even in the church, are horrific. But E.Z. doesn’t just give statistics and his opinions (though he does include engaging stories from his family and travels). I love the way he begins by building his entire case on God’s Word, beginning in Genesis. I’ve heard marketing for tours of the Holy Land say that after you visit Israel, “you’ll never be the same.” Men, read this book, and I guarantee you will never be the same.”
“I believe beyond any doubt that the Bible has proven to be more relevant than tomorrow’s breaking news. The Word of God holds the answers to every situation of life. Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne has masterfully woven together profound insights, practical guidance, and unwavering biblical truth to illuminate the often-challenging journey toward sexual purity. Grounded in the timeless teachings of Scripture, this publication serves as a beacon of hope and a road map for those seeking to live a life in accordance with God’s design.”
“Lust breeds despair—but the gospel produces hope. That’s the truth that pulses like an uncontained electrical current through this biblical, spiritual, and, dare I say, fun book from Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne. E.Z.’s mind is so lively that he offers us men numerous thought devices and helpful mnemonics by which to kill sin and glorify Christ. Here is a book we have been waiting for and greatly needing. It will strengthen us to say a joyful yes to Jesus but a firm NOPE to temptation.”
“Scripture promises, “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NASB1995). Nevertheless, certain temptations assault men today with a frequency and ferocity that our ancestors did not face. The internet and other media relentlessly push vivid content designed only to appeal to the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes. The devil, the world, and our own carnal desires collude to try to gain mastery over us and hold us under sin’s power. This is where spiritual warfare is most real and most dangerous. Men today more than ever need to take a militant stance against these temptations, armed with the full panoply of spiritual armor. We must be ruthlessly aggressive in the war against sin—not merely to tame or manage it but to mortify it completely. E.Z. understands the urgency of this need, and he has written this remarkably practical, helpful, and encouraging call to arms for men under siege.”
“If you look up the word wisdom in the dictionary, you’ll see a picture of Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne. Whenever I need godly wisdom (and it’s often), he is my go-to person. As you read Fight Like a Man, which is unquestionably one of the most powerful books of its kind, you also will partake in the riches of his godly discernment. This insightful book is written from a passionate conviction that is rooted in personal experience and in Scripture. It’s a practical battle plan for this never-ending war that rages in the soul of every man. As you soak in its truths, they will strengthen you in your walk and help you guard yourself from the sharp and fiery darts of the Evil One.”
“Sadly, today’s males who are voyeuristically seeking to feel like men while staring into their electronic screens are in fact stripping away their masculinity one click and fantasy at a time. E.Z.’s insightful and forthright approach to tackling the variety of expressions of this private struggle with illicit lusts provides the biblical light and spiritual equipment for men to fight this good fight of faith in their sanctification. Read this book and make sure it is utilized far and wide to help today’s Christian males become real men.”
“This book is a weapon that should hang on every man’s spiritual wall. With his inimitable passion and creative flare, E.Z. provides a tremendous resource to battle the life-destroying sins of lust, pornography, and adultery. Through heartfelt narratives and practical insights, this book emphasizes the paramount importance of purity and guides readers toward building meaningful, lasting, and God-honoring relationships.”
“Sin is sin, right? All sin is exceedingly sinful, but sexual sin is singled out in Scripture as particularly pernicious and injurious. My friend Emeal
“E.Z.” Zwayne has taken this tough issue head on. Fight Like a Man is not only gospel centered and saturated with Scripture; it is also a truly
enjoyable and engaging read. It is very relatable. E.Z. writes in such a way that you will not only be brought face-to-face with the sobering dangers
of this deadly sin but also be encouraged to fight this battle with the very real hope and power found in the gospel. This book is a page-turner and
one I promise you will be glad you have read. I have many conversations with and receive many emails from men who confess to me that lust is a
besetting sin with which they constantly battle and fear they will never gain victory. It will be my joy to recommend this book to them, and it is
my joy to enthusiastically recommend it to you.”
“It is hard to stay clean in a coal mine, and it is hard “to keep oneself unspotted from the world” (James 1:27). But the book you hold in your hand is a bar of biblical soap that will help wash off the dirt and grime of sexual temptation and sin in a man’s life. Here is a book that comes clean on the need for men to fight for their purity and how to do it and how to do it victoriously in Christ. Victory in the battle for purity will cost, but defeat costs more so. As E.Z.’s pastor, I wholeheartedly endorse the message of this book and its author.”
“The title of this book alone is enough to make every feminist furious…and every demon tremble. Fight Like a Man is the book you need to defeat the enemy of pornography because it is loaded with one weapon sufficient for victory: the Word of God. Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne bleeds Bible, and that is precisely what you need to mortify the deeds of the flesh. You don’t need a feather duster as you engage in your battle against porn. You need weapons of mass destruction. Fight Like a Man will arm you to wage war and finally have victory over the sin that so entangles you.”
EZ's Mission
Living Waters
EZ is the President of Living Waters, which exists to inspire and equip Christians to fulfill the Great Commission.