Category Archives: Sexual temptations

The true problem with lust

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Which is worse the Animal self or the Diabolical self? Who is nearer to hell a cold, self-righteous prig who goes regularly to church or a prostitute? The sins of the flesh are bad but are they the least bad of all sins? Continue reading →

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Cold, self-righteous prigs

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

“…a cold, self-righteous prig who goes regularly to church may be far nearer to hell than a prostitute.” Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Gospel-centered, Homosexual lifestyle, Homosexuality, Religion, Religion-not the answer, Same-sex, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sex, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, Wisdom | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Seven considerations before talking about marriage, sexuality and gender

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

Seven foundational truths for discussing marriage, sexuality and gender. Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Creation, Depravity, Divorce and Remarriage, Gay, Gay Marriage?, Gender, Homosexual lifestyle, Homosexuality, Human depravity, Human dignity, Marriage, marriage problems, Same-sex, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, troubled marriage, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

7 links worth seeing

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Check out some helpful articles! Continue reading →

Posted in Links to see, Marriage, Sex, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, Single's ministry, Singles | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Four warning signs for women

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

What does it look like for a woman to act out on her lust? … For the most part, her sin remains hidden. Still, there are some tell-tale signs of her sin, which I will describe in the first person because I struggle with this too. Continue reading →

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Pursuing Wisdom (p. 3)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Since the early chapters of proverbs are words from a father to a son, these lessons are especially helpful for parents who desire to lead their children in the way of wisdom. Continue reading →

Posted in Behavior, Breaking bad habits, Fools, Lust, Parenting, Parenting Groups, Parenting teens, Pornography, Proverbs, Sanctification, Sex, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, Singles, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Temptation, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Prescription for a better love-life

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Men and women tend to approach sex very differently. Understanding this difference is important for minimizing the conflict. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Relationships, Choosing a mate, Counseling, Dating, Marital Separation, Marriage, Pornography, Sex, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, Should I get married?, Temptation | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Worship your way out of porn

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

“I have a friend who says, ‘You worship your way into porn and you must worship your way out’” (D. A. Carson).   In this three-minute clip, Carson talks about steps to take for overcoming temptation. See also: Overcoming desire with … Continue reading →

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Seven Links worth checking out

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

AROUSING OURSELVES TO DEATH Porn Is Ravaging Our Churches MARTYR MONDAY: CHINA: PASTOR LI DEXIAN The Flight From Conversation Nature by Iwona Drozda-Sibeijn Suffering is a Gift On voting for Mitt Romney Why Your Gadgets’ Batteries Degrade Over Time

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Differences between men and women

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Why is sex a primary source of conflict in marriage? Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Counseling, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Engagement, Equal Rights, Feminism, Love, Marriage, Ministry to young singles, Passion, Pornography, Relationships, Sex, Sexual temptations, Sexuality, Should I get married?, Single's ministry, Uncategorized, Wedding, Wives, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments