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1 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | hnsq | 109278 | ||
For years now I have been trapped in an addiction to pornography, and really need some help. I have read the Bible looking for verses to help me, and have prayed to get the strength to quit for a long time, but I just can't bring myself to stop. If anyone has anything that could help me on this issue, it would be greatly appriciated. | ||||||
2 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | Parable | 109364 | ||
The issue with pornography is of course lust, which has at least two spiritual aspects. The most obvious is that indulging in pornography reduces others to physical objects that you use to gratify your carnal desires. This is not loving them. The other is a diminished understanding of yourself as a child of God and this is not loving God, in light of all He has done for you to make it possible for you to have a holy relationship with Him. The next time you are tempted, pray for God to show you the way out, which He promises to provide. You cannot escape on your own strength or willpower. You must depend on God to help you with this. I suggest also that you reflect on the people who have been used to produce the pornography, for they are loved by God as much as you are. Remember that they are people in need of Him and in need of your compassion, not your exploitation. Also, think about those who profit from this "industry". Your addiction supports all the wickedness that goes into producing porn, which leads others into greater and greater sin and financially rewards those who mock our Lord and use the creatures made in His image for their own selfish gain. |
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3 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | Parable | 118350 | ||
I have just finished reading an excellent book that may help you understand and address your situation. It is "Sex, Men and God: A godly man's road map to sexual success" by Douglas Weiss. Basically, his thesis is you are not addicted to porn, you are addicted to the powerful chemicals produced by your brain that are released to your brains' pleasure centers during sexual climax. This chemical response becomes associated with whatever you look at during orgasm. Weiss explains how this dynamic is established, as well as how to apply godly principles, backed by scripture, to overcome this addiction and replace it with a healthy biblically-based sexuality. Also, without endorsing or condoning masturbation, he explains how three different kinds of masturbation lead to three different consequences in a man's life. There are questions to answer that help you identify where you are on the spectrum and specific suggestions for how to stop destructive behaviors and replace them with healthy attitudes and lifestyles. The point is, there is hope, but you must be willing to confront your situation honestly and take steps to change. The first is to accept God's way and reject man's. I cannot recommend this book enough to both Christian men and women. Parable |
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