About the Book

We don't talk about them, but all of us have them - private jealousies, resentments, fantasies, and temptations. For over four decades, Arnold's sensitive wisdom has helped thousands of readers battle these unwanted thoughts. Now his quiet but steady-selling little classic is available to a new generation in an expanded and revised new edition.

Arnold assures us that tempting thoughts are not sinful in and of themselves. It's what we do with them that matters. He offers concrete steps we can take to turn away from them and toward God. Drawing on the words of Jesus, and on his own experience as a pastor, Arnold guides the reader from frustration, guilt and self-doubt to single-minded freedom and finding peace in Christ.

Freedom from Sinful Thoughts has proved itself invaluable for new believers, pastors, counselors, youth ministers, and anyone seeking a closer relationship with God.

Softcover, 4.375 x 7
ISBN: 978-0874860948

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Praise

With deep insight into the workings of the mind, Arnold brings us towards deliverance by union with Christ.

Dallas Willard, Author, The Spirit of the Disciplines

Reminds me of Kierkegaard's great classic, Purity of Heart. Both force you to look deep within your own life.

E. Glen Hinson, Baptist Theological Seminary

Arnold's writing is full of love. His deep-rootedness in Christ makes him a very wise, a very safe, and a very challenging guide.

Henri J. M. Nouwen

Loving and sensitive, Arnold makes his readers feel encouraged rather that judged. Here are nuggets of practical wisdom which deserve to be read, pondered, and treasured.

Howard R. Macy, George Fox University

Concise, straightforward...from the heart. Arnold sounds a warning to the self-oriented, therapeutic tendencies of our day: "The goal should always be liberation. We want to find Jesus, not ourselves."

Publishers Weekly

Tablet of Contents

  1. The Struggle
  2. Temptation
  3. Deliberate Sin
  4. The Will
  5. The Power of Suggestion
  6. Autosuggestion
  7. Fascination
  8. Suppression
  9. Faith
  1. Self-Surrender
  2. Confession
  3. Prayer
  4. Detachment
  5. Repentance and Rebirth
  6. Healing
  7. Purification
  8. The Cross
  9. Living for the Kingdom