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Sexual temptation is undeniably the greatest struggle Christian men face. Here's a book that digs deep and has the answers men are looking for–the kind that actually work. While other books deal with the subject superficially, Sexual Idolatry goes right to the heart. It draws back the curtain and exposes how sexual sin corrupts the entire man, something Steve Gallagher understands, having lived in the bondage of it for over twelve years. Put an end to the mystery of lust and maximize God's power in your life with the proven answers that have helped thousands.
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    0970220200
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As I read this book, its piercing truths began to penetrate my hardened heart. -- Bradley Furges

This book has great insight and digs deep into the crevices of the human emothion... -- Rev. Jimmy Jack, Board Member Teen Challenge International

Your candid revelations of your own struggles, along with a deep analysis of the overall problem is outstanding. -- Mike Snyder, Mount Zion Publications

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As founder and president of Pure Life Ministries, Steve Gallagher has devoted his life to helping men overcome sexual sin through holiness and a passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pure Life Ministries; Revised edition (April 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0970220200
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0970220202
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
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Since the time Steve Gallagher overcame his own sexual addiction, he has dedicated his life to helping men overcome sexual sin through holiness and a passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ. Steve is the founder of Pure Life Ministries and author of 11 books and 7 Bible studies. He is also a regularly featured columnist in both print and web media. He holds an Associates of Arts degree from Sacramento City College and a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Master’s International School of Divinity. He is also a certified Biblical Counselor through the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) in Denver, CO. Steve and his wife Kathy make their home in Williamstown, KY.

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I have gone through this book with many men who struggle. It cuts right to the heart of the matter and doesn't hold back. It is for those serious about beating sexual addictions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Real Steps to Freedom!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020
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This book was life saving for me. It lays out clearly, what steps that need to be taken, to receive the promises of God. Sexual sin is rampant in society, and it’s just as rampant in the church. This author offers biblical solutions for the freedom, that God promises for His people. He shows how this freedom is only available, if certain conditions are met, according to God’s word. Freedom only comes from doing it God’s way! Bondage only comes from doing it our way! Steve does a fantastic job at letting the reader know, that the two primary issues involving any sin is “pride” and “self-centeredness”. If you want a book, that doesn’t play games and blames everything else, for your issues, then this is that book. Fantastic job Steve. I’m looking forward to reading your other books. God bless you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Christian book I've ever read on the subject of dealing with pornography
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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One of the dark secrets in Christianity today is that well more than half of those men who claim to be a Christians "struggle" with pornography. Regardless of how we got into it, we are just as easily trapped into its iron grip as anyone else, and those who try to break away, once they come to their senses, find the road to recovery filled with land mines and a society that practically forces sexual idolatry down our throats. Sadly, many Christian women are also in a battle against porn, and rarely have anywhere to turn for help.

I have personally read a number of books, listened to all kinds of folks talk about this, gone through counseling several times, and been a part of several recovery groups in multiple cities. The vast majority of the solutions offered are not Christian, but at best a hybrid of some biblical truths combined with a whole lot of psychological babble that often excuses your sins and eschews your guilty feelings and commits you to a lifetime of dependence on other failing addicts. In other words, the vast majority of "Christian" solutions are man-made and at best attempts at behavior modifications or excuses.

Steve Gallagher and his Pure Life Ministries staff have used this book and its teachings for decades to point those willing and committed to a biblical solution that God has designed all along, rather than just offering excuses and lies and minimizing the problem. Don't read this if you are not serious about change. Gallagher talks straight and tells you from the start what kind of hard steps you will need to take to get your life back on track with God and become free from porn.

Most porn addicts and regular users have little idea just how deep into hell they have stepped until their lives come crashing down. If you are viewing porn, whether a Christian or not, you are already going in a destructive direction and are probably lying to yourself about how deeply you're hooked. I don't care if you're a casual Christian or a pastor or elder - we are all vulnerable and lie to ourselves and others when we get caught in this net.

If any of this speaks to you, pick up a copy of this book in your media you will use and get an honest look at what you are up against. It could save your life, but what you need to do will take guts and commitment to God to make changes to your heart that are real and long-term. Do it!
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Debbie Doooo
5.0 out of 5 stars MY EYES HAVE BEEN OPENED
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2013
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I obtained this book 25 years ago, the facility (9 month treatment) couldn't take women back then. God's power thru this book set me free....delivered me.... from 15+ years addiction to porn and men, married or not, young or old....at age 28.....It meant everything to me, as a Christian for half those years to present myself holy and pleasing to God!!! To this day (age 55, grandmother of 3... 6th generation little grandsons) working in a large supermarket, I see men in a different light...each as unique individuals created by God, and I look into their eyes, and extremely rarely will compliment a physical attribute, rather encourage most....professional. No problem! purelifeministries.com You'll be glad and relieved you did.....they can help.
JESUS NEVER FAILS!!!!!!
p.s. I bought this issue for my husband. He refuses to acknowledge that the ENTIRE 4 years of our marriage he has EXALTED EVERY beautiful woman in his path or off the beaten pat or chases down or they chase him down...always exclaiming their beauty and worth to me. Sex addict vs. dynamite godly faithful adoring wife. God, break Rick's heart just once so he can feel what I feel, yet 100% of the time won't talk to me about the incidents. To feel ugly, inadequate, embarrassed, hopeless, let down, insignificant, invisible no matter where these occur.
Today I'm diagnosed with PTSD stemming back to 4 years ago, we had just gotten married, on a mini honeymoon in Lake Tahoe when "IT" began. My Post Traumatic Stress Disorder includes "FLASH BACKS" now, there's too many times I went into shock-shock-shock-shock-shock, and Rick's denial of porn being ba
A spouse CAN NEVER measure up to all the smorgasbord of bodies and faces on screen. Never. I got help at one the top 5 facilities in U.S. for my PTSD, before I left, Rick left a message just sobbing and sobbing. He refused to cry before, 4 years. Now is too late. Oh, ya. Meth + addiction + adultery on screen
AND in the flesh. READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!
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José Luis García Ferruzca
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno el libro.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2020
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Muy buen libro para entender lo que Dios te quiere dar a entender en su palabra, la biblia. Es un problema difícilismo de salir. Es una ayuda extra para entender algunas cosas, claro con la ayuda del espíritu Santo .
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George Washington
2.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag of Grace and Law
Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2023
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It would've been a helpful Christian book had it not discounted "humanistic" psychology.
According to the author, God alone imparts healing and not counselors or shrinks. This is true in part, for God does transform a man's life, but He also gave us doctors to heal us.
Discarding "humanistic" medicine is similar to patting a dying patient on the head, on account of God alone being there for him.
As much as builders build homes, psychologists and psychiatrists deal with mental disorders. God gave us the help we need.

A second doubtful theory has to do with the so-called self-centeredness of the sexual addict. Not really! Studies show that 90% of addicts attempt with futility soothing past traumas in their lives. Such traumas are not the fault of current addicts, but events that befelt them. The addicts need the professional care of a licensed therapist to deal with the consequences of horrific events of their past. In my view, Christian therapists are best equipped with the needed tools.

Bashing the addicts with tick bibles doesn't help. This attitude has little to do with Grace and Mercy, two attributes of the living God.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2015
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The book arrived in new condition. Packaging was sufficient
Good service and reliability. I would order from this company again.
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JR
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but there is a better book for this
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2015
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Not nearly as good as  False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction . Harsher - which could possibly be good if you're dealing with someone in denial, but otherwise go with Schaumberg.
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