Ebook: Sex Is Not the Problem

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. 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. Praise for Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) "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 From the Hardcover edition.;pt. 1. The truth about lust. Not even a hint : why can't I seem to beat lust? -- Sex is not the problem : is it biology or is it sin? -- You can't save yourself : where can I find the power to change? -- pt. 2. In the thick of the battle. A custom-tailored plan : where am I weakest and what can I do? -- Guys and girls : how are we different, and how can we help each other? -- Self-centered sex : how do I deal with masturbation? -- Half a poison pill won't kill you : how do I cope with the temptations of media? -- pt. 3. Strategies for long-term change. Lone rangers are dead rangers : why is accountability so important? -- The sword of the Spirit : how can the truth help me defeat the lies? -- Holiness is a harvest : how can I sow to the Spirit? -- Appendix: The path of repentance.