In addition, the recommended protocol for cure is a works oriented, unbiblical psychological behaviorism. It violates Scripture so much that Christians should not waste valuable time reading it. While the authors may have had good intentions in writing this book, much of the content is unscriptural. That is why it is unnecessary and even dangerous for some men to read a book that explicitly dramatizes the darkness to the degree that it could easily draw the reader into visualizing the sexually provocative scenes and further indulging in sexual sin. Indeed, God does offer freedom through the cross of Christ and also through His Word empowered by the Holy Spirit when a person truly desires to obey Him.
They tell the reader, “God offers you freedom from the slavery of sin through the cross of Christ, and He created your eyes and mind with an ability to be trained and controlled” (p.
THE BOUNCE EVERY MANS BATTLE HOW TO
One asks, must a man wend his way through the filth of other men’s minds and actions to find the truth, or is Scripture enough? Indeed, the Bible declares that it is sufficient! Yet, the thread of hope (tension line) in EMB keeps the reader wading through the mire in hopes of finding out how to overcome sexual sin.Īccording to the authors, this book is about “roving eyes,” “sexually impure thoughts,” and “sexual addictions” (p. Interspersed are gleams of light from Scripture and admonitions to be pure. However, there is such a mixture of darkness and light that one must wander through the darkness of tawdry tales of men’s sexual sins and be subjected to explicit descriptions that ironically in themselves provide fuel for the sin the authors intend to oppose. They aim to shed light on an area of darkness in the souls of men. The authors hope to help men gain victory over sexual temptation and lust.
The subtitle is Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time. Every Man’s Battle, hereafter referred to as EMB, is a best-selling book coauthored by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker with Mike Yorkey.
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