Why Good People Mess Up: Keys to upright living in a seductive world [Paperback]

John Loren Sandford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2007

Why Good People Mess Up

By John Loren Sandford

 

Why do good people fall into immorality? This book describes powerful, unseen forces that drive some Christians into adultery, fornication, homosexuality, incest, and other sexual sins. It includes practical guidelines and understanding for everyone involved—help and hope for the believer who wants to stand in the face of overwhelming sexual compulsions, and forgiveness and knowledge for one who has been hurt by leaders who have fallen.

 

About the Author

JOHN LOREN SANDFORD graduated from theological seminary with an M. Div. in religion. He pastored churches for twenty-one years before founding Elijah House.

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From the Back Cover

Finding Hope in the Face of Temptation

Why do good people fall into immorality and hurt the people they love most? Why does it seem that today's most visible, powerful, leaders are so easily giving in to temptation despite the loss of reputation, respect, and position that it inevitably brings?

Why Good People Mess Up explains the powerful unseen forces that can drive people into adultery and other sexual sins. It includes practical guidelines and understanding for everyone involved--help and hope for those who want to stand in the face of overwhelming compulsions, and knowledge and forgiveness for those who have been hurt.

The truth is, nobody is immune to sexual temptation. Why Good People Mess Up helps us understand why this is such an issue in our postmodern world. With a focus on historical, theological, and cultural causes combined with a solution-oriented look at the personal causes of moral failure, this book is a highly effective tool for maintaining purity in our immoral world.

About the Author

John Loren Sandford graduated from theological seminary with a Master in Divinity in religion. He pastored churches for twenty-one years before founding Elijah House.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Charisma House (August 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599792087
• ISBN-13: 978-1599792088
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #767,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read for the church!, January 31, 2012

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This review is from: Why Good People Mess Up: Keys to upright living in a seductive world (Paperback)

Oh that GRACE may abound! What a hurting body we are to think that we are different from the world! Are we LIVING it out or faking our walk? The Sandfords are great encouragement to bring wise counsel to a wounded person in all their books. There is deliverance and their Biblical perspective tied in with how human we are makes for FREEDOM as we walk on this earth.

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing, November 25, 2011

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This review is from: Why Good People Mess Up: Keys to upright living in a seductive world (Paperback)

This is an excellent book with an insightful look into
the inner struggles of persons that have seemingly
made it to the top.

5.0 out of 5 stars eye opening, May 22, 2011

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This review is from: Why Good People Mess Up: Keys to upright living in a seductive world (Paperback)

This is the best book I've read in a long time. I highly recommend it. Mr. Sandford has alot of insights I have not heard anywhere else. I will use what I learned from the book for the rest of my life.