Fatal Attractions: Why Sex Sins Are Worse Than Others

This book is the BEST book on the subject of our sexuality and how the decisions we make in this very crucial area of our lives affects our psyche on EVERY level. If people only realized the tremendous impact our sexual choices make in every area of our lives, they would rethink those choices.

I have used and read many books as a part of my ministry to those who struggle with issues of sexuality, both in the realm of addictions and as a marriage counselor. This book has proven to be very helpful, as it is very accessible, and goes straight to the point. It is an encouraging book. If you are looking for something that can be used quickly to dispel the notion that sexual misbehavior is no big deal,and still encourage the person that there is another better way, this is the book to get. This book is written from a strictly Christian worldview, a strength in my understanding.

I bought this book by Jack Hayford because I was researching the Biblical answer to how the church should react to a preacher/minister who is exposed as having fallen into sexual sin. Something on the web caused me to believe Hayford had written about this, and had refuted the idea that a man of God only had to repent to be restored to the pulpit. So I bought this book hoping that it included that particular discussion. It does not. However, I'm still very glad I bought the book because it contains a great wealth of instruction. The title however is somewhat misleading, because Hayford makes it clear that sex sins are no harder for God to forgive than any other sins. His point is that sex sins do more damage than other sins - to the person committing the sin, to any children that result, to anyone infected by a sexually transmitted disease, to the church, and to the world. There is a beautiful balance between the teaching that sex sins are very damaging, and the Biblical teaching that the church is to welcome and nurture those who are the perpetrators and/or victims of sex sins. I highly recommend this book. Every Pastor and Youth Pastor should read it and start preaching and teaching what's in this book.

In my former position I served as publisher of Regal Books, the publisher of this fine book. Though I acquired this book, which was conceived in 1991 over a lunch with Pastor Jack Hayford, I left Regal before the book was published 15 years later! And though I now work for another publishing house, I will quickly and readily recommend this excellent little book for anyone struggling with sexual issues who is committed to breaking free from bondage. Husbands and single men: This book helps you identify the problem you, a loved one, or friend are dealing with, and gives specific, biblical solutions based in Christ's strength and grace. Wives and single women: This book will also help those of you struggling with sexual problems, and is also a great resource to give to a friend or loved one in need. This is not a "pray more and read your Bible more and the probleme will go away" quick-fix book. And though prayer and biblical meditation are keys to sexual healing, the book also offers a sensitive, positive tone and plan for breaking free and becoming who you were intended to be in Christ. I am thrilled to see this long-time-coming resource finally available to readers everywhere.

This is a cogent and powerful guiding word from a father in the faith who's had to help many men recover, and/or many of their wives overcome. I have given away hundreds of copies of this book, mostly to pastors.