Sex:It's Worth Waiting For [Paperback]

Greg O. Speck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 1989

Greg Speck, former caseworker with troubled teenagers, shows readers God's standards for their physical and spiritual well-being. A straightforward, compassionate book.

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From the Back Cover

Sex is good . . . God made it good.

 

God has a perfect design for great sex—with one person in a committed marriage. But get outside of that design and you are headed for destruction. Good sex is a gift that God wants to give you, but exposed to air outside of marriage, this gift turns sour. Lust overcomes love, and risks of disease, abuse, and pregnancy are real. Sex: It’s Worth Waiting For will answer some of your honest questions like, “How far can we go before we’ve gone too far?” and “If we love each other, why should we wait?” 

 

Making right choices today will give you the good sex you desire later. Whether you’re tempted by the thrill or longing for love, don’t be fooled—God desires so much more for you. 

 

You are worth waiting for.     

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

GREG SPECK is an exceptional communicator who speaks at national conferences, camps, churches, retreats, and spiritual emphasis weeks across the world.  He has traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe, the British Isles, South America, Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and the Philippines. 

His humorous sketches and 'true to life' illustrations captivate audiences of all ages.  He has a deep understanding of the problems facing today's teen and identifies easily with youth, capturing their imagination and hearts, while helping them understand God's Word.  Greg is the author of Living for Jesus When the Party's Over and Sex: It's Worth Waiting For, published by Moody Press.

Greg Speck (B.A., Bethel College) is a Youth Specialist with Reign Ministries, a missions organization for teenagers.  His experience with youth spans over 25 years as a caseworker, youth pastor and youth specialist. Greg is an exceptional communicator who speaks across North America at retreats for couples with FamilyLife.  He and his wife, Bonnie, are the parents of four.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers (July 31, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802476929
• ISBN-13: 978-0802476920
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speck addresses tough issues with readability, April 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sex:It's Worth Waiting For (Paperback)

Speck's gem of a book, Sex: It's Worth Waiting For, is pure gospel. Asserting that Jesus is the answer, Speck masterfully and tastefully weaves his way through the tangled web of teenage sexuality. He cuts no corners and leaves few stones unturned. Especially appreciated is the frank and useful chapter on masturbation. Although somewhat dated, the book is a helpful tool and an easy yet spiritually challenging book for the struggling teen.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for teenagers and youth workers!, March 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sex:It's Worth Waiting For (Paperback)

Interesting.Informative. Easy to read. Teenagers will enjoy. I am using this book as a basis for teenage sex education class as well as the videotapes. Mr. Speck even suggests to teenageers that they write to him regarding their concerns. This is an excellent book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Book I've Ever Read, April 4, 2011

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R. H. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sex: It's Worth Waiting For (Kindle Edition)

This is definitely one of the funniest books I've ever encountered. Every topic is addressed to people who believe in some invisible sky-wizard. I'm not sure anyone is dumb enough to believe that, so I doubt this book will sell well. I found the chapter on Rape to be hilarious in the most twisted way. I especially liked the authors recommendations on how to avoid being raped.

His first bit of advice is to "Date only Christians" because it "will certainly lessen the likelihood of being attacked."

Once on the topic of what to do if you are being attacked his best suggestion is to "Pray out loud: ask god to protect you and make his presence known...there is a good possibility that the rape is demonically inspired. In that case prayer and the world of god are your best weapons."

If that fails it's recommended that you "Stick your finger down your throat and throw up all over yourself...pick your nose...put the mucus on your face, or eat it...urinate on yourself...pretend you have snapped mentally...act strangely."

No seriously these are direct quotes folks.

When it comes to masturbation, the book has quite a lot to say as well. As expected, the book draws upon christian values to condemn the action. One suggestion to help the reader stop masturbating is to "Be more aware of the presence of Jesus Christ." Specifically the reader is asked to consider "If Jesus Christ were to appear in the room, what would you do? Masturbate? That would be sick."

He follows up these gems by blaming aids on homosexuality by saying "because of [homosexuality] we have a public disease known as Aids..." and that the answer to homosexuality is a "personal relationship with Jesus Christ." To me that sounds counterproductive.

In the penultimate chapter, the author discusses ways to regain Purity after it's been lost. "You need to go to your partner or partners and apologize" he says "that you compromised your relationship with Jesus Christ--that you dishonored him by your sexual relationship." This apology is needed because "in a dating relationship, sex causes far more damage than it does good."

The ideal audience for this book would be someone who has a twisted sense of humor, doesn't believe any modern mythology, and wouldn't take the book seriously.