In 2011, a major publisher released a book highlighting all the things men think about when they aren’t thinking about sex. It has become a national bestseller. And what is included within the pages of this bestseller? Nothing. It’s a book of blank pages.
Whether you think such a book is ridiculous, humorous, or in poor taste, you must admit that we live in a sex-saturated society. A day rarely passes when men aren’t tempted to let their eyes and their minds wander into places they have no business being in. In such a society, remaining morally pure is a difficult task for men . . . but not impossible.
The resources on this page will serve as an encouragement to any man who wants to pursue a morally pure life. And for those who have regrets, you’ll also find grace, forgiveness, and some suggested tools to help you maintain purity in an impure world.
“Whatever Happened to Fidelity?”
by Charles R. Swindoll
As Christians, we are all called to marital fidelity and moral purity. Chuck Swindoll laments the poor example that some high-profile Christian leaders have given to their flocks by failing to practice personally what they preach from the pulpit. Sexual sin has far-reaching consequences that cannot be foreseen, so we should make every effort to remain faithful to our commitments.
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"A Stirring Summons to Purity"
Belief and behavior always go hand in hand—in that order. What we do is always based on what we believe . . . about God, about ourselves, about others. However, some suggest that what we do is not as important as what we believe. Others suggest that belief is not as important as action. But belief without deeds is hypocrisy, while action without beliefs ends in confusion. After discussing right belief in the first half of the book of Ephesians, Paul shifted his focus to action, calling Christians to pure living in Ephesians 5:1–7.
Character Counts: Building a Life That Pleases God, CD series
Cultivating Purity in an Impure World, CD set
Family Matters: Investing in the Things That Last, DVD set
Gaining Control of Your Mind, CD series
Life Lessons Just for Men, CD set
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Close Calls: What Adulterers Want You to Know About Protecting Your Marriage
by Dave Carder
softcover book
On the day you said “I do” to forsaking all others, you meant it. You would never—you could never—forsake your beloved for another person. “It would never happen to me,” you’ve said. “I love my spouse.”
But time and stress have a way of steering us to the cliff of an adulterous affair. Though we don’t often admit it, we’ve all had close calls. How do you put up guardrails to protect yourself? This question is answered practically in Dave Carder’s book Close Calls. He writes, “This book will not only help you be more alert to close calls—it will strengthen your marriage.”
207-page softcover book
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Cultivating Purity in an Impure World
LifeMaps book
Sexual purity . . . impossible?
Through the encounters of Bible heroes, David and Joseph, Chuck Swindoll and Insight for Living reveal the practical steps necessary to cultivate purity in a sex-crazed world. God offers a way of victory . . . so begin the journey today.
120-page softcover LifeMaps book
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Staying Pure in a World Gone Wild
CD series
It is a wicked world out there. Drive down any highway and your eyes will be assaulted by scantily clad women on billboards. Sit down to watch a football game and you’ll want to change the channel whenever the commercials come on. And we haven’t even mentioned the Internet or reality television. It’s not easy saying pure in a world gone wild. But Chuck Swindoll offers help and encouragement in keeping your life free of the impurities of the world with this series of timely and timeless truths.
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Other Recommended Books
False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction by Harry W. Schaumburg, softcover book
Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, and Mike Yorkey, softcover book
Desires in Conflict: Hope for Men Who Struggle with Sexual Identity by Joe Dallas, softcover book
You Don't Have to Be Gay: Hope and Freedom for Males Struggling with Homosexuality Or for Those Who Know of Someone Who Is by Jeff Konrad, softcover book
Porn Nation: Conquering America's #1 Addiction by Michael Leahy, hardcover book
Counseling Care
If you're struggling with issues regarding sexual purity—promiscuity, infidelity, or pornography—and would like to speak with a grace-filled and godly counselor, please visit Insight for Living's Pastoral Ministries page.
Purity Ministries
You know the old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." To help keep your life free from immorality while on the Internet, you might consider visiting Pure Life Ministry's Web site. They provide information about some of the best Internet filters available. For Macintosh users, you might consider Internet Security Barrier from Intego.
We recommend you visit these ministries which specialize in sexually related issues—Internet pornography, homosexuality, and infidelity—if you're interested in more information about this deeply important and intimate subject.
- Exodus International
- Living Hope Ministries
- Love Won Out Conferences
- Pure Intimacy
- Pure Life Ministries
