Steering Clear Avoiding the Slippery Slope to Moral Failure

Name: Steering Clear Avoiding the Slippery Slope to Moral Failure
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ISBN: 9780830823239

ISBN-10: 0830823239

ISBN-13: 9780830823239

Edition: 2002

Authors: Earl D. Wilson

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Most people never plan on moral compromise.Instead, it begins innocently and subtly, with a flirtatious conversation or the click of a mouse. The mind dwells on the temptation, and soon enough the fantasy becomes a reality. Then comes the downward spiral of rationalization and denial, of addiction and guilt. Though we may retreat into our defenses and ignore the red flags, inevitably the truth comes to light and we suffer the consequences. In the wake of the crash are shattered lives, broken marriages and ruined ministries.As more and more Christians find themselves trapped in patterns of sexual, emotional and financial sin, the church desperately needs resources for prevention,…

Book details

List price: $24.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 7/22/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 179
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 8.25" tall
Weight: 0.462
Language: English

Wilson, Ph.D., is a psychologist and counselor in private practice. An experienced conference speaker on issues of addiction and restoration, he has also previously taught part-time at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia (Canada).



Preface



The Slippery Slope



Understanding Basic Needs & Personality Weaknesses



Secrecy, Social Isolation & Self-Deception



Dualism & Compartmentalism



Dangerous Thinking Errors



Identifying Distorted Thinking



Entitlement



Living in Fantasy: Losing Sight of the Real



Signs of Repentence



Everyday Considerations



Accepting the Call to Personal Holiness



Moving Off the Slippery Slope: Removing Oneself From Danger


Epilogue: A Word of Hope


Notes