The comments are interesting. I have to say secretaries have come a long way, at least I'd hope to think so. Lol! The article is hilarious! I am an assistant to a senior pastor with responsibilities beyond the normal 'secretary'. If I was one of those my keyboard would have red marks all over it.

I sense a lot of fear about this subject. Unfortunately if leaders choose to deliberately ban beautiful and attractive women to serve along side them they are setting themselves up for a fall. They should also be sure they put a sign outside their doors saying no good lookers are welcome. For that matter don't go out in public either! Really!?

Seriously this is not something that should ever be swept under a rug, this subject will always be an issue worth discussing. Maturity is key. It needs to be discussed openly with understanding that God created us to procreate and gave us the desire. It's what you do with the desire that matters. It's not going to go away! It would be like saying let's put all things beautiful (that God created) and lock them up because looking at them will cause us to sin. Hmmm, sounds too much like the blame game.

Knowing that I am fully responsible for my actions keeps me out of trouble and is a catalyst for success. It also allows others around me to be free from any guilt from feeling like it was their fault if I sin. Sin is a choice I choose to participate in or not. Now attraction can be a strong element and simply saying or thinking I'm going to choose not to give in will also contribute to a fall in this area.

Setting boundaries is essential, especially if there is to be a healthy environment to serve together in ministry. Our staff knows we have a no exception rule that a male and female can not be alone. For ex. if a male staff member or any male is in the office when I pull into the parking lot I have to wait to go in until someone else arrives. This is a very clear boundary.

Leaders have the responsibility to address and lead in this area, it needs to be faced with practicality and resolution. There are too many hurting and dying people in our spheres of influence to allow this subject to prevent us from reaching them. We limit ourselves to who we can reach if we allow this subject to rule us and go unresolved.