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Summary: Excellent - one of the best on this topic.
Review: As a single Christian man in a sexually charged society, I am always on the lookout for books that help me on the path to sexual purity. This book certainly falls into that category. As one who has dealt with this issue firsthand, the author faces this crucial issue head-on, and provides practical and challenging insights that are Biblically-based on how to deal with it. As an ex-military man myself (USMC), I really identified with the author and the temptations he experienced while he was in the Navy. His allusions to the wide variety of sexual pitfalls in the military are not exaggerated, which makes this book especially relevant to those in the armed forces. But almost any man, military or civilian, can relate to the seductive power of pornography and illicit sexuality. Daniels is very honest about his stuggle, and he communicates the need and the means for personal holiness with an immediacy that will challenge any man in His walk with God. I have seen one pitfall with these kind of books (not with this one, however). The danger of focusing too much on fighting a particular sin or struggle to the detriment of what should be our real focus - a positive, love relationship with Christ. Indeed, Jesus said that the fulfillment of the law is to "love God with all your heart, strength, soul, and mind," and the second is like it, to "love your neighbor as yourself." That, coupled with the comparison of the church as "the bride of Christ" leads me to believe that the best remedy for this (or any) issue is to cultivate a constant love relationship with God. Of course, that doesn't negate one's personal responsibility for holiness, nor does it alleviate the need for accountability. But if we fail to meet our need for love and intimacy in the right way, we will continue to try and meet it the wrong way - with sin. Other books on this topic I would recommend are "Every Man's Battle" by Stephen Arterburn, "When Good Men are Tempted" by Bill Perkins (a nice guy - he spoke at one of my Multnomah Seminary grad chapels once, and was very personable yet challenging. I really enjoyed being able to actually talk to an author of a book that I liked and respected, and not being disappointed by the experience.), and "Freedom from Sinful Thoughts" by J. Heinrich Arnold. The Bible is quite helpful as well...;-) God Bless, and finish strong!
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Summary: Effective for All Ages
Review: I lead a small group of high school guys through this book. Each one the guys in my group had a severe addiction to pornography and each felt as though they couldn't be used for Christ due to their addiction. This book offered hope and encouragement through a straight forward and purposeful approach. None of us have been in the military, but I would say his military references were extremely effective in getting his point across to the reader. The lives of these high schoolers were changed as a result of God using this book in their lives. It is a great book for all ages and wonderful in a small group(accountability) setting!
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Summary: Effective for All Ages
Review: I lead a small group of high school guys through this book. Each one the guys in my group had a severe addiction to pornography and each felt as though they couldn't be used for Christ due to their addiction. This book offered hope and encouragement through a straight forward and purposeful approach. None of us have been in the military, but I would say his military references were extremely effective in getting his point across to the reader. The lives of these high schoolers were changed as a result of God using this book in their lives. It is a great book for all ages and wonderful in a small group(accountability) setting!
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Summary: How to conquer the porno trap.
Review: I read this book and gained the knowledge I needed to fight the trap I was in, dealing with lust caused by pornography. "The truth has set me free." And FREE INDEED!!!! I can now serve God with a clearer, cleaner spirit.
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Summary: Definitely helps to understand what is going on
Review: I read this book and gained the knowledge I needed to fight the trap I was in, dealing with lust caused by pornography. "The truth has set me free." And FREE INDEED!!!! I can now serve God with a clearer, cleaner spirit.
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Summary: i suppose its worthwhile.
Review: not the greatest book. lots of military references, a few decent tips, and a bit of a waste of time. If you really care about your actions, and if you want to change, there are much better books. This is a book about pornography just merely avoiding it. If you really want to change your life to be pure rather than just learning to stay away from porn(which is a short term solution not a long term way of life)you need to read and think about more than this book has to offer.
Try joshua harris's I kissed dating goodby, or the smaller books in the new testament- phillipains and collosians and such. perhaps even Bonhoeffer's Life Together. These will give you a much better ground to serve god from than the negative "avoiding porn".
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Summary: Pertinent & Clear
Review: This book was clear & to the point. Pertinent Scriptural references through-out the book in a systematic style. Unlike many other books on this topic, the author is succinct on his & others' problems and heavy on the solution; how to be IN Christ and Walk in the Spirit (not fulfill the lust of the flesh). The book is pertinent for a man no matter what level of struggle he may have with unholy sexual desires. This is the best book on this topic in the Christian arena, after having read 5 of them...
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