Pure Eyes (XXXChurch.com Resource): A Man's Guide to Sexual Integrity
When it comes to sex and sexuality, men often find themselves in a losing battle against temptation. Whether it's overt pornography or simply oversexualized images of women, media can be a man's worst enemy. In this straightforward book, Craig Gross and Steven Luff help men understand and embrace the true purpose and role of sex in their lives. Whether single or married, all men must cope with sexual temptation--sometimes on a daily basis. This honest treatment of an uncomfortable issue will free men to experience forgiveness and renewal.
From the Back Cover
You Can Be Sexually Pure
When it comes to sex and sexuality, men often find themselves in a
losing battle against temptation. Whether it's overt pornography or
simply oversexualized images of women, media can be a man's worst
enemy.
This straightforward book helps men understand and embrace the true
purpose and role of sex in their lives. Whether single or married,
all men must cope with sexual temptation--sometimes on a daily
basis. This honest treatment of an uncomfortable issue will free
you to experience forgiveness and renewal.
"Craig and Steven are pathfinders, and if you will follow them, you
will find the real life of a man. I hope you will jump in with both
feet and start walking. And when you are tempted to stop, I pray
you will stay the course."--from the foreword by Stephen
Arterburn, coauthor of Every Man's Battle
"Pure Eyes is pure power for the man who wants to be free.
Honest. Cutting edge. Authentic."--Kenny Luck, men's pastor,
Saddleback Church; author of the God's Man series; founder, Every
Man Ministries
"As Christians, we've barely scratched the surface on a topic that
is wrecking so many lives right now. I am encouraged and challenged
to see Craig and Steven write such a vital, honest book like
Pure Eyes."--Jonathan Acuff, blogger; author of Stuff
Christians Like
Craig Gross is founder of Fireproof Ministries and
XXXchurch.com. He is the author of several books, including Jesus
Loves You . . . This I Know and Eyes of Integrity, and currently
resides in California with his wife and two children.
Steven Luff, MDiv, MA, is a registered marriage and family
theraqpist intern. Since 2008, he has led sexual addiction recovery
groups affiliated with XXXchurch.com. Steven is the creator of the
X3Pure 30 Days to Purity online recovery program. Currently he sees
clients and he blogs for the Faith and Sex Center in Los Angeles,
California. Steven lives in Santa Monica with his wife and two
children.
Top Highlights
“In these conversations, it becomes quite clear that the issues men have with pornography have very little if anything to do with pornography itself and everything to do with a poor view of their lives. They struggle with their self-image, who they are, and what they should be doing as men. And they struggle with what their relationship with God should be.” (source)
“The point in these examples is twofold: first, a commitment to sobriety is a lot more difficult – we would argue impossible – without first admitting that you are not only powerless over your addiction but also powerless within the universe (more on this in just a moment); and second, if you really want to be a leader, a decider, a champion, you have the opportunity, right now, to make decisions for yourself instead of letting someone else make them for you.” (source)
“4. Finally, seeking accountability offers you a wonderful opportunity to start trusting and relying on God.” (source)
“While we may not ingest or inject pornography into our systems to get a high (like we would with, say, cocaine or heroin), pornography use triggers the brain to produce neurochemicals that give us highs similar to other drugs. Pornography, Reisman writes, kick-starts ‘endogenous LSD, adrenaline/norepinephrine, morphine like neurochemicals for a hormonal flood, a ‘rush’ allegedly analogous to the rush attained using various street drugs.’” (source)
“The key to getting to the heart of our challenge with pornography is to understand God’s purpose for our lives. In understanding our purpose, we can set our eyes on something more significant, more pleasurable, and more rewarding than pornography or anything else this world can offer.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Pure Eyes (XXXChurch.com Resource): A Man's Guide to Sexual Integrity
- Authors:
- Gross, Craig
- Luff, Steven
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781441213044
Craig Gross is founder of Fireproof Ministries and
XXXchurch.com. He is the author of several books, including Jesus
Loves You . . . This I Know and Eyes of Integrity, and currently
resides in California with his wife and two children.
Steven Luff, MDiv, MA, is a registered marriage and family
theraqpist intern. Since 2008, he has led sexual addiction recovery
groups affiliated with XXXchurch.com. Steven is the creator of the
X3Pure 30 Days to Purity online recovery program. Currently he sees
clients and he blogs for the Faith and Sex Center in Los Angeles,
California. Steven lives in Santa Monica with his wife and two
children.