Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Choose Your Path

Establish a relationship of trust To reach an agreement as to the issue at hand (Recovery help vs. Relationship help) Provide the client with the view that something useful can be gained from the sessions Provide a brief statement regarding your views on the causes of homosexuality and the prospects for change

Explore clients’ relationship with parents Ask about the clients’ observations of their parents’ relationship with each other Ask client to give a detailed account of their sexual history with the same sex and with the opposite sex

Fear of failure Fear of success Wanting to return to the familiar Return of old temptations What about new sin? Perfectionism Plateaus

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: "See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”