Overcoming Sexual Sin

Most books, articles and counselors on sexual sin deal with surface issues and fail to get to the heart of the matter. They want you to have accountability, they want you to avoid situations, and they want you to know that you are not alone (among other solutions), but as good as these suggestions are, they only provide temporary solutions that deal with surface issues.

I’ve worked with guys in the area of sexual temptation and have seen some walk through the issues in a biblical way and I’ve seen guys who want to do the right thing but never get there. The guy who only deals with surface issues will usually fall back into the normal patterns with huge disappointments, but the man who confronts the issue at it’s core can find freedom and victory. If you want to get to the core issues, I highly recommend the following resources (for men and women).

Two Sermons and an Article by John Piper

Sex and the Supremacy of Christ (Part One)

Sex and the Supremacy of Christ (Part Two)

ANTHEM - A Strategy for Fighting Lust

One Ministry (website) and a Book

Pure Life Ministries - a resource for men and women who are want help as well as help for wives who are hurting

At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry a book to help you work through the core issues (best done with a friend)

If you are very discouraged, start from the top and work your way down.