This is a great resource about the effects of pronography.
It's called "Your Brain On Porn". Download it for free here.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Stumbling
If you are sincere about your walk in the light, without distractions like porn, you have to understand that the Devil will be sincere about causing you to stumble, i.e. to have further occurrences of sin in your life.
He will try to provoke your flesh against you. And sometimes, he will prevail over you.
Understand that your way toward perfect purity and holiness will (most likely) not be completed in this lifetime. But God will free you, if you are willing, from wilful disobedience and a constant walk in darkness. If you fall from grace, as they say, He will be strong to lift you up again.
Ellen G. White, a Christian author of the 19th century, writes:
"You desire to give yourself to Him, but you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your life of sin. [ ] The knowledge of your broken promises and forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. [ ] By yielding up your will to Christ, you ally yourself with the power that is above all principalities and powers."
(E.G. White, Steps to Christ, 47.1; 48.1)
He will try to provoke your flesh against you. And sometimes, he will prevail over you.
Understand that your way toward perfect purity and holiness will (most likely) not be completed in this lifetime. But God will free you, if you are willing, from wilful disobedience and a constant walk in darkness. If you fall from grace, as they say, He will be strong to lift you up again.
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
(1 John 2:1, NIV)
(1 John 2:1, NIV)
Ellen G. White, a Christian author of the 19th century, writes:
"You desire to give yourself to Him, but you are weak in moral power, in slavery to doubt, and controlled by the habits of your life of sin. [ ] The knowledge of your broken promises and forfeited pledges weakens your confidence in your own sincerity, and causes you to feel that God cannot accept you; but you need not despair. [ ] By yielding up your will to Christ, you ally yourself with the power that is above all principalities and powers."
(E.G. White, Steps to Christ, 47.1; 48.1)
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Porn Gospel
What is the gospel for users of porn? Simple. It's the same gospel as for any other offender:
The word "gospel" means "good news". And that good news is that God came to this earth to redeem you. He took your punishment upon himself so that you would be free. Salvation, or being made free from sin and its consequences, is a gift from God. You can't earn it - you don't have to earn it. All you need to do is accept God's offer.
This simple truth is summarized in these words of Jesus:
Prayer is when you talk to God. So pray a simple prayer:
God, dear Father, I am sorry. I am sorry for lusting and looking at pornography. I am sorry and I ask You to forgive me. I believe that Your Son Jesus died to take on Himself the punishment that I deserve. Thank You for loving me and for giving Your all to reconcile me to Yourself, Father. I want to receive Your Son into my heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Do you feel the burden of guilt lifted off you? If so, you might just have begun your walk with God. If not, don't worry. You can get there.
In any case, check out one or two of these sites. They will help you study God's word, the Bible:
If you want to put a special focus on your problem(s) with pornography or any other addiction, try the courses at Setting Captives Free
God bless you!
The word "gospel" means "good news". And that good news is that God came to this earth to redeem you. He took your punishment upon himself so that you would be free. Salvation, or being made free from sin and its consequences, is a gift from God. You can't earn it - you don't have to earn it. All you need to do is accept God's offer.
This simple truth is summarized in these words of Jesus:
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
(John 3:16, NASB)
(John 3:16, NASB)
Prayer is when you talk to God. So pray a simple prayer:
God, dear Father, I am sorry. I am sorry for lusting and looking at pornography. I am sorry and I ask You to forgive me. I believe that Your Son Jesus died to take on Himself the punishment that I deserve. Thank You for loving me and for giving Your all to reconcile me to Yourself, Father. I want to receive Your Son into my heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Do you feel the burden of guilt lifted off you? If so, you might just have begun your walk with God. If not, don't worry. You can get there.
In any case, check out one or two of these sites. They will help you study God's word, the Bible:
If you want to put a special focus on your problem(s) with pornography or any other addiction, try the courses at Setting Captives Free
God bless you!
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