Product Description

At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry is a thorough and penetrating examination of sexual addiction. It draws back the curtain and exposes the inner workings of sexual sin in the heart, which the author understands, having lived in the bondage of it himself for over twelve years. He is not presenting theories or opinions, but the biblical answers that have worked in his own life and in the lives of hundreds of men he has personally discipled since 1986.

At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry does not contain the worn out explanations, humanistic solutions, or superficial answers that have been prevelant during the last decade. Sexual addiction is a spiritual problem that requires solutions with spiritual depth. What is presented in this book is firmly rooted in Scripture and always points the man to Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer to his problem.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25092 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780970220202
• Condition: NEW
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Review
As I read this book, its piercing truths began to penetrate my hardened heart. -- Bradley Furges

This book has great insight and digs deep into the crevices of the human emothion... -- Rev. Jimmy Jack, Board Member Teen Challenge International

Your candid revelations of your own struggles, along with a deep analysis of the overall problem is outstanding. -- Mike Snyder, Mount Zion Publications

About the Author
Steve Gallagher is the founder and president of Pure Life Ministries, a ministry which helps those who are bound up in habits of sexual sin. He has shared his testimony of how he came to Christ as a deputy in Los Angeles in countless churches and on many national television shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and 48 Hours with Dan Rather. Steve and his wife Kathy have lived at the Pure Life Ministries live-in facility in Kentucky since 1989.

Customer Reviews

What I Needed
I read "Every Mans Battle" and "Out of the Shadows." They may help a normal guy with regular temptation, but they did nothing for me. But in this book, Gallagher reveals his personal story of escape from enslavement to lust. He used the sacred scriptures to understand the truth about himself, sin, and GOD.

My lack of self-control and obedience to God has destoyed two marriages. Due in great part to Steve's book, I now truly believe that Christ offers freedom and hope. God's grace enables us to abide in Christ. And just as the illustration Steve used to close his book, when we get off track, God's grace tells us to get right back on.

A Truly Life-Changing Book!
When push came to shove and my back was up against a wall, God used At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry to change my life. Not only did this book expose my sexual addiction for sin, and lead me to true godly repentance, but it taught me how to be an actual DOER of God's word and walk in the Spirit (which is where the ONLY true victory over sexual addiction is!).

Steve has a special ability to communicate the hope that DOES exist for those of us who are struggling, because he has been there himself and has allowed God to conquer him. He's not some stuffed shirt telling you his "theory", but rather leading you into God and out of sin.

Now, after two years of solid victory over sexual addiction, I continue to watch men's lives change because of the powerful truth this book contains.

If you are a Christian man who struggles with sexual sin, a wife who has been victimized by this hideous sin, a pastor or Christian counselor, this book will bring healing and restoration through God's word. I stand as a living testimony that God IS able to set the captive free and heal a broken life. I encourage you to look no further.

If you are searching for a book that will deal directly with sexual addiction from testimony and God 's word, you have found it right here. God bless you.

Speaking the truth in love.
I work with crack-addicted homeless men in Washington, DC. For three years I've used the book "Every Man's Battle" by Steve Arterburn along with other materials to teach a class in sexual purity. Last year I began incorporating "At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry" into the curriculum. This year I've thrown out the "Every Man's Battle" book, not because it's no good, but because it's not good enough. Whereas "Every Man's Battle" just touches the tip of the iceberg and is useful for men who are not sure if they've crossed the line, the population I work with has gotten so far over the line they don't even know where it is anymore. Time is of the essence, and "At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry" saves valuable time by rapidly focusing on the core problem and identifying factors. Over and over again men have remarked "I really understand what you mean by the sex problem" after reading 'Sexual Addiction' (the first chapter). Sexual addiction, especially among the drug addicted population is getting worse. Ninety percent of those who relapse back into drugs start with a hook-up with a female. For those I work with it's an epidemic. Any tool that will save a life is worth using. For some, Steve Gallagher's approach may be overwhelming, but for those who have been risen from the dead it is a breath of fresh air.