Not Even a Hint

Not Even a Hint (later retitled Sex Is Not the Problem, Lust Is) addresses sexual purity from a Christian perspective. Author Joshua Harris presents Biblical teachings and practical strategies for overcoming lust and maintaining sexual integrity. The book combines Scripture analysis, personal anecdotes, and guidance for both single and married readers. Harris examines cultural messages about sexuality and contrasts them with Christian principles. Through real-world examples and step-by-step applications, the text covers topics including media consumption, relationships, and accountability. The author includes separate chapters addressing specific challenges faced by men and women. The work stands as a discussion of personal holiness and the intersection of faith and sexuality in modern life. Its central message connects individual choices to broader spiritual transformation.

Readers appreciate Harris's direct approach to addressing sexual temptation from a Christian perspective, with many noting his candid personal examples. The book resonates with young Christian readers seeking practical strategies for managing lust and dating relationships. Positives cited: - Biblical foundation for advice - Actionable steps rather than just theory - Relatable writing style - Balance between grace and conviction Common criticisms: - Too restrictive and legalistic - Places excessive guilt on natural feelings - Oversimplifies complex issues - Focused mainly on male perspective - Some advice seems unrealistic Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (280+ ratings) ChristianBook.com: 4.5/5 (90+ ratings) One reader noted: "Harris provides hope without sugar-coating the challenges." Another criticized: "Creates unnecessary shame around normal developmental experiences." The book was later retitled "Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is)" in 2005.

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🔹 Author Joshua Harris wrote this book at age 29, and later retracted/disavowed many of his teachings, including those in this book, which was later retitled to "Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is)" 🔹 The book sold over 40,000 copies in the first week of release and has been translated into more than 47 languages worldwide 🔹 Harris stepped down from ministry in 2015, publicly apologized for his writings in 2019, and announced he was no longer a Christian in the same year 🔹 The book was part of a larger "purity culture" movement in evangelical Christianity during the 1990s and early 2000s, which emphasized sexual abstinence before marriage 🔹 The author wrote this as a follow-up to his better-known book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye," which he wrote at age 21 and which sold over 1.2 million copies