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Not Even a Hint: A Study Guide for Women
Overcoming lust is a process that requires diligent focus and accountability from others— and this in-depth guide helps establish both. It’s designed for a variety of settings, from one-on-one accountability partnerships to Sunday school classes. Not Even a Hint made the statement that lust is a human problem and that Jesus can free anyone from its power. Going further, this gender-specific study guide features study questions and discussion starters that directly address the unique temptations women face. This resource is a must-have for women challenged to defeat lust and celebrate purity in their own lives.
Lust is not just a guy problem
Based on the bestselling message, Not Even a Hint , Joshua and Shannon Harris offer a companion study guide specifically designed to address the issues women face. For use in a personal or group setting, this in-depth guide is a tool to help you apply the principles found in Not Even A Hint as you go further on your journey to holiness.
Each of the ten small-group sessions includes : Easy A quick chapter summary makes review simple. Discussion Questions that serve as ice breakers, and then lead to deeper discussion and personal application. Accountability Questions to help check each other’s progress in a truthful and caring setting. Meditate and Key Scriptures that will help women gain victory over lust. Custom-Tailored Action Women will be led in a step-by-step formulation of an Action Plan, uniquely tailored to combat their specific battles.
Story Behind the Book
After Josh gave a message on lust entitled " Destroy It or Be Destroyed" (which was originally prepared for an all-male audience), he was surprised by the widespread request from women to be allowed to listen to a tape of the message. They heard the guys talking about the message and wanted it for themselves. And not because they wanted to "understand men," but because they too struggled with lust. "Ladies deal with this, too," they told him. "We often feel like something is wrong with us and so we never bring it out in the open, which only makes it worse."
So after much prayer and counsel, he decided to make his book for both sexes. Though Not Even a Hint is written for men and women, he strongly believe’s that the topic of lust is not appropriate for men and women to discuss. Women should find other women they can work together with to fight the sin of lust, which is why we’ve created separate study guides for men and women to take you further on the journey to holiness.
Lust is not just a guy problem
Based on the bestselling message, Not Even a Hint , Joshua and Shannon Harris offer a companion study guide specifically designed to address the issues women face. For use in a personal or group setting, this in-depth guide is a tool to help you apply the principles found in Not Even A Hint as you go further on your journey to holiness.
Each of the ten small-group sessions includes : Easy A quick chapter summary makes review simple. Discussion Questions that serve as ice breakers, and then lead to deeper discussion and personal application. Accountability Questions to help check each other’s progress in a truthful and caring setting. Meditate and Key Scriptures that will help women gain victory over lust. Custom-Tailored Action Women will be led in a step-by-step formulation of an Action Plan, uniquely tailored to combat their specific battles.
Story Behind the Book
After Josh gave a message on lust entitled " Destroy It or Be Destroyed" (which was originally prepared for an all-male audience), he was surprised by the widespread request from women to be allowed to listen to a tape of the message. They heard the guys talking about the message and wanted it for themselves. And not because they wanted to "understand men," but because they too struggled with lust. "Ladies deal with this, too," they told him. "We often feel like something is wrong with us and so we never bring it out in the open, which only makes it worse."
So after much prayer and counsel, he decided to make his book for both sexes. Though Not Even a Hint is written for men and women, he strongly believe’s that the topic of lust is not appropriate for men and women to discuss. Women should find other women they can work together with to fight the sin of lust, which is why we’ve created separate study guides for men and women to take you further on the journey to holiness.
96 pages, Paperback
First published June 18, 2004
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About the author
Joshua Harris
74 books567 followersJoshua Harris lived outside Washington, D.C., in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he was a pastor at Covenant Life Church. His greatest passion was preaching the gospel and calling his generation to wholehearted devotion to God. Each January he lead a national conference for singles called New Attitude.
He since apostatised, divorced & became an LGBTQ+ advocate.
He since apostatised, divorced & became an LGBTQ+ advocate.
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March 30, 2024
Shanon is a better writer than Harris, but the books lacks information of neuroscience and other research data.
October 22, 2016
I found this book in Angela's living room cabinet. The title itself was stimulating, and I wasn't sure how to define lust. What it seemed as a 'light read' grappled my heart with some insights.
-Anyone besieged by temptation or battling with sexual lust, this will encourage sexual purity, challenge to stop playing hide-and-seek with lust, and prevent our minds to become 'the devil's playground.'
Biblical definition of lust:
(Ephesians 5:3) But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.
-God wants to dig down into our hearts and uproot sexual greediness, which is always seeking a new sensual thrill. But if you're feeling like the bar is hopelessly high, don't give up. That's exactly what you should be feeling...
-I desire them to desire me. Often those who feel the safest are the most at risk (1 Cor 10:12).
-Don't grow weary. Consistency in the little areas will slowly strengthen you spiritually.
J-ust as compromise adds up, so your faithful investments into holiness will grow too.
-It takes God's design then lust distorts it.
-Men are tempted by the pleasure lust offers (sensual "feel good" pleasure), while women are tempted by the power lust promises (fantasy about a relationship using sexuality).
-Prayer request: love holiness and avoid the wrong visions of femininity the world constantly offers. Be virtuous, not seductive. It will accomplish more than you can imagine.
*Most vulnerable target: alone, isolated, without accountability*
*God calls you through it. On the other side of sacrifice is unspeakable beauty and indescribable joy. It's not easy, but it's worth every minute.
1. List your own top three lust triggers. How can you avoid them?
2. What time of day or week are you most tempted by lust? What can you do to prepare for those times?
3. Which locations are the most tempting for you? How can you limit your time in those places?
4. What five little battles do you need to be fighting more faithfully? Describe in detail what it looks like for you to fight-and win-these battles.
-Anyone besieged by temptation or battling with sexual lust, this will encourage sexual purity, challenge to stop playing hide-and-seek with lust, and prevent our minds to become 'the devil's playground.'
Biblical definition of lust:
(Ephesians 5:3) But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.
-God wants to dig down into our hearts and uproot sexual greediness, which is always seeking a new sensual thrill. But if you're feeling like the bar is hopelessly high, don't give up. That's exactly what you should be feeling...
-I desire them to desire me. Often those who feel the safest are the most at risk (1 Cor 10:12).
-Don't grow weary. Consistency in the little areas will slowly strengthen you spiritually.
J-ust as compromise adds up, so your faithful investments into holiness will grow too.
-It takes God's design then lust distorts it.
-Men are tempted by the pleasure lust offers (sensual "feel good" pleasure), while women are tempted by the power lust promises (fantasy about a relationship using sexuality).
-Prayer request: love holiness and avoid the wrong visions of femininity the world constantly offers. Be virtuous, not seductive. It will accomplish more than you can imagine.
*Most vulnerable target: alone, isolated, without accountability*
*God calls you through it. On the other side of sacrifice is unspeakable beauty and indescribable joy. It's not easy, but it's worth every minute.
1. List your own top three lust triggers. How can you avoid them?
2. What time of day or week are you most tempted by lust? What can you do to prepare for those times?
3. Which locations are the most tempting for you? How can you limit your time in those places?
4. What five little battles do you need to be fighting more faithfully? Describe in detail what it looks like for you to fight-and win-these battles.
January 24, 2017
I just re-read this for a talk I was giving. I was amazed at how good it was, and how relevant it still is even though it was published in 2003. Dont jettison this one if youre wanting to deal with the subject matter or finding great struggle in the area.
April 10, 2022
Great book on how to overcome sexual temptation with practical ways. Strongly encouraged you to identify triggers for lust and have accountability. Author was transparent I liked story about video store, I liked idea of having accountability partner
May 21, 2014
"ultimately, lust doesn't want sex. it wants the forbidden, and its willing to take you deeper and deeper into perversion if you'll indulge its latest request."
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