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'Just One More': When Desires Don't Take No for an Answer
I hate it. I love it. Sometimes our desires can be cruel lovers. We think we should be rid of a particular desire, but we feel stuck. The problem may be more complicated than just being stuck. Might there be a path to true change? Edward T. Welch may surprise you with his answer. Along the way, he will introduce you to someone with words of comfort and hope you may never have heard before.
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2002
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Edward T. Welch
98 books462 followersEdward T. Welch, M.Div., Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). He has counseled for thirty years and is the best-selling author of many books including When People Are Big and God Is Small; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave; Blame It on the Brain?; Depression: A Stubborn Darkness; Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction; Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest; and When I Am Afraid: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Fear and Anxiety. He and his wife Sheri have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and four grandchildren.
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August 24, 2021
A little booklet that packs a heck of a lot. One to visit again and again. It's quite short so can be read in one sitting
September 21, 2019
How do you fight the sinful urge of wanting to sin just once more? And can Christians actually say no to addictions? In this little counseling booklet by Edward Welch he answers these questions and more, giving Christians hope and the means to deal with our sinful desire when it doesn’t want to take a no for an answer. This is one more helpful biblical counseling booklet from the wonderful “Resources for Changing Lives” counseling booklet series.
In terms of the structure of the booklet the main heading consists of the following questions: “Do you want to change?”, “Why do you want to change?”, and “How does Life work?”
One of the most encouraging statement in the book was towards the end of the work: “When it feels like a battle that is a sign that something is right” (23). One can be discouraged with fighting sin and sometimes the onslaught of temptation can be continuous and makes one weary. Here this one sentence from the book was soul-lifting to realize if we are in a battle against sin that means something is going right.
A big point made in the book is one should let others know about one’s struggle and sin. The author made a good point that addiction likes to hide. He gives many good reasons why one should be honest not with only oneself but also with someone else as well about one’s addictions especially on pages 6-7 and reminds us again throughout the book.
Welch also made a good point that sometimes people fall back to their same old pattern of sins because they forgotten they have been cleansed by Christ for their past sins (16). He then deal with the issue concerning certain facts of why it is hard for someone to believe one is forgiven by Christ (16-19).
There’s also a constant theme of self-deception made throughout the book as well. I appreciated Welch pointing that out especially with the topic of addition and sinning again and again. It is true that there is a level of self-deception.
The practical suggestions are helpful and also the preaching of the Gospel in the end. I do recommend this resource.
Here are questions for discussion based upon the booklet:
1. Describe the addition cycle (2)?
2. Why is it harder to see the cycle of addiction oneself (3)?
3. What is a truth that our desires lie to us about (4)?
4. When you struggle with wanting to change, what are your conditions? (5-6)
5. What is a good motive for change (8-10)?
6. What are some practical instructions that the author gave for dealing with our sinful desires (12-?
7. In making plans to fight addiction what should it include (19-?
8. What are some examples of wrong views of God that is presupposed when we continue to give in to certain patterns of sin (21)?
In terms of the structure of the booklet the main heading consists of the following questions: “Do you want to change?”, “Why do you want to change?”, and “How does Life work?”
One of the most encouraging statement in the book was towards the end of the work: “When it feels like a battle that is a sign that something is right” (23). One can be discouraged with fighting sin and sometimes the onslaught of temptation can be continuous and makes one weary. Here this one sentence from the book was soul-lifting to realize if we are in a battle against sin that means something is going right.
A big point made in the book is one should let others know about one’s struggle and sin. The author made a good point that addiction likes to hide. He gives many good reasons why one should be honest not with only oneself but also with someone else as well about one’s addictions especially on pages 6-7 and reminds us again throughout the book.
Welch also made a good point that sometimes people fall back to their same old pattern of sins because they forgotten they have been cleansed by Christ for their past sins (16). He then deal with the issue concerning certain facts of why it is hard for someone to believe one is forgiven by Christ (16-19).
There’s also a constant theme of self-deception made throughout the book as well. I appreciated Welch pointing that out especially with the topic of addition and sinning again and again. It is true that there is a level of self-deception.
The practical suggestions are helpful and also the preaching of the Gospel in the end. I do recommend this resource.
Here are questions for discussion based upon the booklet:
1. Describe the addition cycle (2)?
2. Why is it harder to see the cycle of addiction oneself (3)?
3. What is a truth that our desires lie to us about (4)?
4. When you struggle with wanting to change, what are your conditions? (5-6)
5. What is a good motive for change (8-10)?
6. What are some practical instructions that the author gave for dealing with our sinful desires (12-?
7. In making plans to fight addiction what should it include (19-?
8. What are some examples of wrong views of God that is presupposed when we continue to give in to certain patterns of sin (21)?
May 19, 2019
Only reason not a five star book is simply because it was so short and so brief. But in fact that is what it is designed to be. Maybe having a list of further resources at the end would have helped with this. But very recommended
August 17, 2017
Another excellent pamphlet in the Resources For Changing Lives series. This one deals with addictions, and gives practical, biblical advice to help those dealing with any addiction.
February 26, 2024
Great resource.
June 17, 2011
Honestly addresses the inner war we fight, and the battles we lose, over besetting sins. This booklet is gospel- and forgiveness-in-Christ-driven, which is sadly lacking too often in addressing sin.
April 7, 2018
Short booklet on managing addiction.
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