Ask The Chaplain

Ask The Chaplain

Monday, August 25, 2008

Why is Sex is Such a Snare for Men?


6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. (Gen. Chapter 3)



28 But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. (Matt. Chapter 5) KJV





25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

26 for by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

27 Can a man takes fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? (Prov. Chapter 6) KJV



Satan uses sex for one simple reason…IT WORKS! In the beginning God created man (Adam) and declared, "It is not good for the man to be alone." God created a woman FOR the man. Man was built to desire a woman. Satan went after Eve because he knew this fact. Eve gave Adam the fruit, why did Adam take it? Men throughout the ages have forsaken kingdoms, riches, position, and even God for the love of a woman. John the Baptist lost his head because of a promise Herod had to keep. Take a look!



6 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

7 whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

8 and she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.

8 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them, which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. (Matt. Chapter 14) KJV



Herod was so driven by lust over Herodias daughter's seductive dance, he killed someone he actually admired and liked. Pornography is like gasoline on a fire, the human sex drive doesn't need a lot to motivate it, pornography sends it over the edge, and this is why Satan uses it so often. Most movies today have full nudity or partial, our music is sexually suggestive, and adultery is so commonplace even our clergymen are notorious for their fallings. Demons work overtime at tempting Christians in the area of sex. Just like our appetite for food, our lust for sex is just as powerful.



Solomon was the world's wisest man in the world. He was anointed by God to lead the mightiest kingdom on earth, yet he threw it all away because of his desire for women. He had 700 wives and 300 concubines, and the scripture say he LOVED THEM ALL! Satan knows that woman was created for man. God created woman not only to be a companion, but also as a helper and advisor. Satan always perverts what God creates. Remember King Ahab? He was Israel 's most wicked king, guess where he got all of his advice? His wife Jezebel!



Abraham in a bout with unbelief decided to sleep with his handmaid, because he didn't trust that God could allow Sarah to become pregnant. Who put the idea in his head to do such a thing? Sarah, his wife! Now before you accuse me of thinking woman are evil, there are many more examples of woman helping advance God's program in the Bible than not.



This is my point, if Satan can corrupt a woman, he in turn also corrupts a man as well (or men). Joseph was handpicked by God to save his people, Satan chose Potipher's wife to tempt him to commit adultery, and fortunately Joseph was committed to God. One evil woman can mess up a LOT of weak men!

Chaplain Mark H. Stevens



Pr 6:32 But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment;

whoever does so destroys himself. NIV

Biblical Counseling 101



Biblical Counseling 101

NJ Institute of Theological Studies is conducting a 5 week study of Biblical Counseling from September 19th to Oct 17th 2008.

Friday Sept 19th, 2008 – The Root of All Problems
Friday Sept 26th 2008 – Biblical Application
Friday Oct 3rd, 2008 – Listening Skills
Friday Oct 10th – Biblical Intercession
Friday Oct 17th – A Clinical Look at Depression

About The Instructor



Mark Stevens graduated from the Institute of Jewish Studies, a school of the Philadelphia Bible University. He is an ETA (Evangelical Training Association) certified Bible Teacher. He holds a BA in Theology and an MA in Ministry from Freedom Bible College and Seminary, and is the final stages of receiving his Doctorate in Ministry from Freedom. He has completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Cooper Trauma Center. He is a Staff Chaplain at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and at Cooper Trauma Center.

The Place: 3 Cooper Plaza
Cooper Trauma Hospital
Camden, NJ 08013
Pastoral Care Office - Room 506


The Time: 6PM
The Cost $50.00 (Books Included)
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Phone Number – 609-346-8343
E-mail – chaplainstevens@gmail.com