Despite being a Christian, I have been struggling with online pornography for several years. Please pray for me. The lies that Satan wants you to believe about this type problem will ruin your life. Does anyone have this problem as well.
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I have known people that do.
One thought - unless your job is computer-based, you may just want to fast from it for a while.
m.d.
One thought - unless your job is computer-based, you may just want to fast from it for a while.
m.d.
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There is a special forum for this problem under edification, mens corner, pornography... a common problem.
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What you need to do is pray to God about the problem and be VERY sincere 
"God, I LOVE pornography. I LOVE it! God, take that love away. Take it away. Forgive me. Your will be done."
Hand the problem over to God. Also, remember that when you are looking at it that it is lustful, and that you are committing adultery
Matthew 5:28
"But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Love in Christ,
Ryan
"God, I LOVE pornography. I LOVE it! God, take that love away. Take it away. Forgive me. Your will be done."
Hand the problem over to God. Also, remember that when you are looking at it that it is lustful, and that you are committing adultery
Matthew 5:28
"But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Love in Christ,
Ryan
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My husband has dealt with this issue alot, prayer would be a #1 starting place. Also, most churches have men's groups that meet for support, ect.
I have heard that these groups are very good. You don't have to be involved in the church to be involved in the group usually. I would suggest looking into these. Accountability is essential when overcoming addictions of any kind.
In Him
I have heard that these groups are very good. You don't have to be involved in the church to be involved in the group usually. I would suggest looking into these. Accountability is essential when overcoming addictions of any kind.
In Him
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Rafael
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Grow in grace. Continue to repent and trying to gain self-control over this degrading thing. I was addicted to pornography in magazines from childhood and can see back now that it ruined so much of my life or was a key element in making me miss out of blessings and prosperity. It gives the wrong idea about women and is truly an icon of idolatry that those addicted worship. Those effected and drawn into this sin have to break away from it because it effects their whole lives, stealing so much blessing and beauty from them.
Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Pr 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Pr 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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Join the club! I've read stats that say 50% of clergy polled have trouble with online porn. It's normal for a man to be drawn to look at a woman and very tempting to look at the stuff on the net. I've had recurring problems with it for a long time. At times I've wished there was no internet because before it happened I pretty much didn't have a problem (least not on the surface): Too embarrassed to buy a girly mag (even when I was out of town). Online it seems anonymous but it's probably the most public place to do it.
The only thing I can say is keep up the battle! God created you and understands your dilemma: He will not desert you. Every-time you fall confess it to God, let Him know it troubles you, He will forgive you!
I had a problem with hate once: I hated a certain person so much (did me a lot of harm) I wanted to.... let's just say it wasn't pretty. Now that is equal with MURDER. I prayed about it and it seems God gave me kind of a formula to deal with it:
I confessed my sins in frank detail every-time it became an issue (at first about 10 times a day) I thanked God for the forgiveness He promises (if we confess which means to agree we did wrong) then made a proclamation of my intentions to love the person I hated: it took me over a year to overcome that and I still have to start over every once in awhile (still have to deal with that person).
It's good you're willing to admit to the problem. I believe most men will have ongoing issues with lust all their lives it's a natural strong desire. And we have to learn not to give up but to practice service to God and learn to yield the territories of our lives over to His Lordship: this issue is very hard for many of us. But be confident that if you continue to confess your sins and seek His help He will help you DON'T GIVE UP! God is not giving up on you! These types of problems actually bring us much closer to the Lord as we realize HIS GREAT MERCY, COMPASSION AND LONG-SUFFERING PATIENCE with us. And also HIS DELIVERING POWER!
I still have problems with the anger and the lust and believe I always will in this life. But it gets less and less as times goes on and as you continue to seek deliverance (which is also learning to discipline the carnal mind). IT'S NOT EASY but one thing's is for sure eventually if we keep turning our compass "north" the PRESENCE OF GOD becomes our addiction and it's much better then anything else this life has to offer.
Sorry for the sermon: But remember God is your LOVING FATHER he doesn't want you to fail and He's going to stick with you for the rest of your life and teach you (as you seek Him) how to overcome every obstacle thrown at you!
I'll be praying for you and the 99% of the rest of us guys re: this issue.
The only thing I can say is keep up the battle! God created you and understands your dilemma: He will not desert you. Every-time you fall confess it to God, let Him know it troubles you, He will forgive you!
I had a problem with hate once: I hated a certain person so much (did me a lot of harm) I wanted to.... let's just say it wasn't pretty. Now that is equal with MURDER. I prayed about it and it seems God gave me kind of a formula to deal with it:
I confessed my sins in frank detail every-time it became an issue (at first about 10 times a day) I thanked God for the forgiveness He promises (if we confess which means to agree we did wrong) then made a proclamation of my intentions to love the person I hated: it took me over a year to overcome that and I still have to start over every once in awhile (still have to deal with that person).
It's good you're willing to admit to the problem. I believe most men will have ongoing issues with lust all their lives it's a natural strong desire. And we have to learn not to give up but to practice service to God and learn to yield the territories of our lives over to His Lordship: this issue is very hard for many of us. But be confident that if you continue to confess your sins and seek His help He will help you DON'T GIVE UP! God is not giving up on you! These types of problems actually bring us much closer to the Lord as we realize HIS GREAT MERCY, COMPASSION AND LONG-SUFFERING PATIENCE with us. And also HIS DELIVERING POWER!
I still have problems with the anger and the lust and believe I always will in this life. But it gets less and less as times goes on and as you continue to seek deliverance (which is also learning to discipline the carnal mind). IT'S NOT EASY but one thing's is for sure eventually if we keep turning our compass "north" the PRESENCE OF GOD becomes our addiction and it's much better then anything else this life has to offer.
Sorry for the sermon: But remember God is your LOVING FATHER he doesn't want you to fail and He's going to stick with you for the rest of your life and teach you (as you seek Him) how to overcome every obstacle thrown at you!
I'll be praying for you and the 99% of the rest of us guys re: this issue.
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