This article focuses on understanding the spiritual character and effects of sexual abuse. The author uses the story of Amnon and Tamar (2 Samuel 13) to highlight the damage of being used and feeling useless. It applies that to a victim of childhood sexual abuse.

This article focuses on understanding the spiritual character and effects of sexual abuse. The author uses the story of Amnon and Tamar (2 Samuel 13) to highlight that the end result of the loss of faith and hope is shame. It applies this to a victim of childhood sexual abuse.

This article focuses on understanding the spiritual character and effects of sexual abuse. The author uses the story of Amnon and Tamar (2 Samuel 13) very effectively to highlight what led Amnon to rape his sister, and the impact that had on Tamar, and applies that to a victim of childhood sexual abuse.

This article provides a clear and concrete description of how children’s trust in God is affected by sexual abuse, and offers advice for those who are called to minister to victims of childhood sexual abuse, to help them to know God and receive his grace.