Sex outside of marriage is a selfish act. It isn't about doing what's right for the other person; it's about satisfying a desire in ourselves. It doesn't come from a heart that genuinely cares for others but rather from a self-centered desire to manipulate them.

Perry Noble (b. 1971), Pastor, Buchautor

Source: Overwhelmed: Winning the War against Worry (über goodreads, Wortlaut nicht gegengeprüft)

Topics: Ethical Questions, Relationships & Family, Growth & Character

Occasions: For Reflection

Perry Noble

Perry Noble (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor und Buchautor, der im Jahr 2000 die NewSpring Church in South Carolina gründete und zu einer der größten Megakirchen der USA aufbaute. Er wurde durch seinen direkten Kommunikationsstil und Veröffentlichungen über Leiterschaft und persönliche Krisen bekannt, stand jedoch wegen theologischer Aussagen in der Kritik und wurde 2016 wegen einer Alkoholabhängigkeit von der Gemeindeleitung entlassen. Bibellesern begegnet er heute vor allem mit praxisnahen Impulsen zu Neuanfängen, persönlichem Scheitern und göttlicher Gnade im Alltag.

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