When Good Men Are Tempted

by Bill Perkins

Overview

Bill Perkins taps into years of research, biblical study, and personal experience to provide a blueprint for sexual purity that has proven its efficacy in the lives of countless men. In When Good Men Are Tempted, he lays out that plan with transparency, humor, and simplicity. Perkins maintains that Christian men who fall sexually have suffered the worst kind of identity theft. Since that's the case, lasting victory rests on an understanding of their new and true identity in Christ, coupled with the insight needed to tap into the wisdom and power of God. Perkins unfolds a three-part plan that will help men think and live in accordance with their true identity. As that happens they'll resist sexual temptation. And every temptation resisted will vitalize their walk with God, buoy their self-respect, strengthen their marriage, and provide an example for their children and friends to follow. Updated to provide current resources to combat Internet pornography, When Good Men Are Tempted also features a chapter "For Wives Only," and "Take Action" steps and questions suitable for individual reflection or small group discussion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310305446
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	02/06/2009
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Bill Perkins's wit, insight, and penetrating stories make him a sought-after speaker for corporate and Christian groups. He has conducted business and leadership seminars across the country for companies such as Alaska Airlines and McDonald's. Bill has appeared on nationally broadcast radio and television shows, including The O'Reilly Factor. He addresses men's groups around the world and has conducted chapels for major league baseball teams.
Bill served as a senior pastor for 24 years and is the founder and CEO of Million Mighty Men. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary.
Bill has authored or collaborated on 20 books, including When Good Men are Tempted, When Young Men are Tempted, The Journey, Six Battles Every Man Must Win, 6 Rules Every Man Must Break, When Good Men Get Angry, and The Jesus Experiment(forthcoming in fall 2011).
He and his wife, Cindy, live in West Linn, Oregon. They have three sons and two grandchildren. SPANISH BIO: Bill Perkins es fundador y presidente de Million Mighty Men (www.MillionMightyMen.com) y es autor de numerosos libros incluyendo los exitos de ventas como When Good Men Are Tempted, Six Rules Every Man Must Break, Six Battles Every Man Must Win, y Awaken the Leader Within. Es coautor de 'El Camino' y ha contribuido con Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Case of Identity Theft     9
The Struggle
Why Naked Dogs Look So Dressed     15
Why Naked Women Look So Good     23
Why Other Women Look Better     37
The Power of Taboo-Charged Sex     54
The Thrill of Young Love     66
Admitting the Struggle
How Big Is Your Problem?     79
Three Ways to Lose the Battle     88
Crawl into the Cave and Drag Out the Bear     97
Grab the Grace of God     107
Finding Freedom
Count the Cost     125
Choose Your Master     134
Discover the New You     148
Four Steps to Freedom     155
Guard Your Thoughts     168
Break the Temptation Cycle     180
Living Free for the Rest of Your Life
The Four Phases of Friendship     193
What to Look for in a Friend     204
For Married Men Only     218
The M Word     234
For Wives Only     240
Tools for Tight Corners     246
A Final (Very Short) Story     261
Notes     265
Acknowledgments     269