WHY BLACK WOMEN LOVE THUGS
WHY BLACK WOMEN LOVE THUGS I. FOUNDATION SCRIPTURE — James 1:12–15 (This perfectly describes the spiritual cycle behind destructive attraction.) James 1:12 “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation… for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life…” James 1:13–14 “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God… But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.” James 1:15 “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” II. APPLYING JAMES TO THE ATTRACTION TO “THUGS” James reveals a 4-step cycle: 1. Desire (lust) Not only sexual desire — emotional cravings, fantasy, trauma-fueled attraction, and identity wounds. 2. Enticement The thing they desire pulls them in — even if it harms them. 3. Conception of Sin They begin to walk in rebellion, pride, self-deception, and emotional addiction. 4. Death Not always physical death — but relationship death, emotional de...