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Title: Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World
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| Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World by Multnomah Books another great book by josh harris | | Well if you want a straight up book..here it is. NO questions asked. This book lays it out there for ya. This book is so important to read... our world is so caught up in the lies about sex. But the truth is always going to be the truth even if no one else believes it... Sex outside of marriage is going to hurt! whether you admit it or not. This book gets specific on how to keep pure, what you need to be doing, what's going on in the opposite sexs' mind and how you can help that. If your struggling with bad habits that your ashamed to admit and know you need help.. here it is. Harris helps us understand why wait, and gets specific on how we need get rid of the lust in our lives.. it will ruin you if you don't do whats right! | | Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World by Multnomah Books Not sure what to believe | | I'm not really sure what to think about this book. Joshua Harris is not a doctor, and Christians reading this book should not take this book as the absolute bottom line manual on lust. Yes, I believe there is a big problem today toward lust and sex outside of marriage. I am a 33-year old Christian male still waiting for a marriage partner before engaging in a sexual relationship. So Josh, what am I supposed to do buddy? It's easy for him to tell me not to lust for women when he is a married man. His advice is to get married. I'm trying Josh, but not having a whole lot of luck right now. So what am I to do, not have even a hint of lust in me because it's sinful? Don't masterbate? How do I deal with lust in a healthy manner? The thing that scares me about this book is that it seemingly takes the human factor outside of sexuality. Humans are animals, it's just a manner of how we deal with our sex drives. Some of the stories that Harris goes into in this book are funny, almost silly. For instance, he tells of going to rent a video with a friend of his who is too ashamed of even going into the video store with him because he feels he can't control himself enough to not lust after the pretty ladies on the covers of the videos. Harris has to resort to bringing a video title to the window for his friend to approve of. I guess his friend had to give him a thumbs up or a thumbs down on the title. Give me a break! His buddy must be pretty weak-minded! I guess his friend should just stay home in bed with his teddy bear and the covers pulled up over his head! God forbid he venture outside of the house, he might see an attractive young lady in a mini skirt on a summer day and "lust" after her. He also tells of being at a preachers house to watch the Super Bowl. The preacher flips the channel to CSPAN during the commercials so that the other guys watching the game don't see the racy commercials with the ladies in them and "lust" after them. How weak-minded can you be? I would much rather masterbate and deal with my lust in that manner that have it build up to unhealthy levels that lead me to sin sexually, but that's just me. I am hopeful that God will lead me to a marriage partner and baby hopefully before I turn 40, but what if he doesn't? Am I supposed to never lust sexually for a woman and deny that I am human being as well as a Christian? Yes, I am a Christian, but am I not supposed to have animalistic instincts toward sex as well? I'm not sure I can recommend this book. I checked this book out from my church's library, so at least I didn't buy it. Maybe it can be beneficial to some people, but I wouldn't take everything in it that Harris says as the final word. I would talk to my doctor or see a professional counselor before taking a lot of Harris' advise. Just my opinion. | | Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World by Multnomah Books Greater glory and pleasure in God | Another great book by Josh Harris. We battle lust by keeping our eyes on the greater glory and pleasure God offers us through purity in our single and married lives.
I like how he addresses the way in which men and women struggle differently with lust. That difference is the result of a twisting of the differences God built into us. God made men and women to complement and provide companionship for each other through our differences. Harris points out that remembering this good thing will help us put sin in its place. | | Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World by Multnomah Books Best Yet! | Best treatment of the topic I've read to date. This book is much more concise and structured than other books on the topic. In my opinion, Harris's perspective is much more helpful than, for example, that of the Every Man's Battle series. He writes sensitively, not giving too explicit of stories (cf Every Man's), while constantly turning the focus from the "do nots" of lust to the proper view of biblical sexuality. Far too often, we as Christians dwell on prohibitions while never exploring the rich blessings and provisions of our God (don't get me wrong--we cannot forget the prohibitions either). Lets remember that Satan enticed man to sin by turning the focus from God's provision, a garden full of trees, to the prohibition of the two trees in the center of the garden. While "do nots" are still perfectly clear in Harris's book, the focus on a biblical concept of sexuality is prominent.
Another plus to Harris's book is that it offers help for both male and females. Most books on the topic are limited in their scope to one gender (eg male). The inclusion of females in this book actually helps readers of both genders since understanding the other gender helps us understand our own. As we understand the battle from both ends of the spectrum, we understand our personal place in that spectrum better as well.
(this review is for "Sex is Not the Problem...", not "Not Even a Hint") | | Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World by Multnomah Books Good, but ... | This book is quite good, but not perfect. You should read "Every man's battle" by Stephen Arterburn.
Those two books complement each other and you need to read the other one if you want a whole perspective. However, If I'd have to choose one of them, I prefer Stephen's one. | | Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is): Sexual Purity in a Lust-Saturated World by Multnomah Books Product Description | Lust isn't just a guy problem — it's a human problem. And unless we honestly confront it, lust will destroy our relationships and our lives. Joshua Harris, author of the runaway bestseller I Kissed Dating Goodbye, calls a generation bombarded with images of sexual sin back to the freedom and joy of holiness. This "PG-rated" book — straightforward without being graphic — speaks to those entrenched in lust or just flirting with temptation. Honestly sharing his own struggles, Harris exposes lust's tactics and helps readers create a personal plan for fighting back. Men and women will find hope in God's grace and learn the secrets to lasting change.
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Neither sex nor sexuality is our enemy. We need to rescue our sexuality from lust so we can experience it as God intended.
Bestselling author Joshua Harris shows you how lust deceives you. Specific and honest without being graphic, this book—for both men and women—will guide you in creating a custom plan for fighting lust and celebrating purity.
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“For your joy and Christ’s honor, I commend this book to you. It is realistic, practical, and hope-giving.”
John Piper, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church , Minneapolis
“A beautiful blend of grace and truth. Joshua Harris raises high standards of holiness while carefully avoiding legalism. I highly recommend it.”
Randy Alcorn , bestselling author of The Treasure Principle and The Purity Principle
“I am very encouraged that my longtime friend Josh Harris has written a book about lust. May God use this book to keep many from allowing their minds to become ‘the devil’s playground.’”
Rebecca St. James, singer/songwriter
Story Behind the Book
“I was preparing a message on lust when I realized that the book I wanted to consult hadn’t been written. That book would make it clear that only Jesus Christ can free us from the hopeless treadmill of shame and guilt that so many well-intentioned people end up on. It would instill a love for holiness and a hatred for sin without dragging the reader’s imagination through the gutter. And it would be for both men and women, because I’ve learned that lust isn’t just a guy problem—it’s a human problem.”
— Joshua Harris |
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