A Biblical Guide to Counseling the Sexual Addict
Those who attend Pure Life Ministries commit to a six-month program, where they are taught Scriptural principles of Christian lifestyle through in-depth Bible study, intensive prayer, supportive fellowship and one-on-one counseling. But the facilities are limited to how many applicants they can take at any given time. It was for this reason Steve wrote A Biblical Guide to Counseling the Sexual Addict, to provide a practical Biblical model for churches and counselors who minister to people engrossed in sexual sin.
This book of 208 pages, written for pastors, ministers, counselors and lay leaders, is not one of theory, but the result of proven successful practice as demonstrated at the Pure Life Ministries campus. Laying aside pop psychology and excuses of unmet needs and childhood trauma, PLM insists that a pure life is accomplished by the powerful work of the Holy Spirit and a submission to the Scriptures. Using the fundamentals of Biblical counseling as they relate to sexual sin, Steve shares specific areas where these principles can be applied. For instance, helping young people deal with the temptations they often encounter. Or supporting the wife who has been devastated with the discovery of her husband’s infidelity. Or when ministering to the homosexual or confronting a pastor who struggles with pornography and other sexual sins. In the final section of the book Steve shows how to begin a ministry of support for those who have fallen into sexual idolatry.
Top Highlights
“Counselors must help these men to see that freedom is available but only through deep repentance, a renewed, godly perspective on sexuality, and an understanding of true worship.” (Pages 30–31)
“The counselor’s primary role in the restoration process is to lead the counselee into a biblical mindset using correction from God’s Word.” (Page 22)
“Most emotional problems people encounter are caused either as a direct result of sin in their lives or as an unbiblical response to the sin of others.” (Page 46)
“There is always a reason why sin occurs. Ultimately, people are vulnerable to temptation when their daily lives are not aligned with God’s Word.” (Page 120)
“the way a believer lives his daily life will determine how vulnerable he is to the allurements of sin” (Page 125)
This straightforward book lays out specific steps toward healing, and will help you deliver real hope to the addict who is desperate for victory.
—June Hunt, Author, Host, Hope for the Heart
With the depth which comes through years of experience, Steve gives us a plan of action that will honor God and restore the sinner.
—Dr. Bill Hines, Author, Dean, Master’s Divinity School
- Title: A Biblical Guide to Counseling the Sexual Addict
- Author: Steve Gallagher
- Publisher: Pure Life Ministries
- Print Publication Date: 2004
- Logos Release Date: 2008
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Lust › Religious aspects--Christianity; Sex addiction › Religious aspects--Christianity; Sex › Religious aspects--Christianity; Christian men › Religious life
- ISBNs: 9780971547094, 0971547092
- Resource ID: LLS:COUNSSEXADDICT
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:58:53Z