Queries and Controversies

In this article, Alan Medinger responds to the question “Why are struggles with sexual temptations stronger at some times than at others?” Medinger argues that vulnerability to temptation often comes in a cyclical pattern. He maintains that there is no single answer as to why it appears cyclical, but one factor is how ingratitude (linked with pride and self-pity) commonly creates greater vulnerability to sexual lust. Medinger concludes that a grateful heart is not going to pity itself or need self-comforting, knowing that it really doesn’t deserve anything.