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

by John Loren Sandford

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.

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2007

About the author

John Sandford and and his wife Paula are co-founders of Elijah House, Inc., an international ministry established in 1975 in response to the Lord's calling in Malachi 4:5-6 and Matthew 17:11

They have traveled extensively, teaching the biblical principles of repentance and forgiveness, highlighting the transforming power of Jesus' death and resurrection. They are considered pioneers in the prophetic and inner healing movements. Their vision has been to reveal that which keeps believers bound in repetitive sin; by, as John says, "evangelizing the unbelieving areas of the believer's heart."

John and Paula have sown a deeper understanding of the Word into the Body of Christ, especially regarding the four spiritual laws, illuminating the biblical truth that these laws are just as certain as the law of gravity in how they affect our lives. Their work in the Kingdom has brought transformation of individuals and reconciliation of relationships to countless thousands, from individuals and families to denominations and people groups,and most ultimately, reconciliation with The Father.

John graduated from seminary with an M. Div. in Religion and Personality. He pastored churches in Illinois, Kansas, and Idaho for 21 years before founding Elijah House. Paula was active in these churches in music and Christian education, and also taught English and Spanish in public high school for several years. She joined her husband in the team ministry of Elijah House from its beginning and was ordained in 1995.

John and his wife Paula experienced the infilling of the Holy Spirit in 1958, which has enriched their ministry ever since. They have been married since 1951, have 6 children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this:

There were times when excitement overran the checks of the Spirit in my spirit. All that kept me virginal was the awareness that this delightful creature whose kisses had become “sweeter than wine” might not become my wife, and I had no right to defraud another brother of his glory who might someday marry this young woman (1 Thess. 4:6).

I was so disgusted by the author's lack of concern, even thought, for the young women, that I stopped reading.