Does Pornography Have a Hold On You?

Pornography, just the sound of the word makes us cringe.  But its more than the sound of it that has Christian leaders very concerned.  Why, because almost 50% of men who call themselves Christians admit surfing porn on a regular basis.  Lets take a look at this growing problem that affects all members of the families involved.

The root of this sin is the same as all other sins: the sinful nature. Man's depravity because of the fall of Adam causes innumerable sins, including sexual immorality.  So, how do we deal with sexual immorality? The same way we deal with all other sins:  Die to self, live in Christ. Die to lust and sexual immorality, mortify it, and then live in Christ and have self-control.

We heard Paul say, "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel (body) in sanctification and honor, not in passion of lust, like the heathen, who do not know God. For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit" (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 7).

By the Spirit, put this sin to death (mortify), as you do all other sins. The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit. And whatever the temptation, sin, attack, or challenge you must overcome, hold on to God's Word regarding this issue. Know what God says about it; seek answers in the Bible and hold on to it by faith.  It also helps to pray like nobody's business as well.  If you have any doubt in your mind that you may be sinning, just ask yourself if Jesus was standing behind you, would He be pleased? Remember, "A man's ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths" (Proverbs 5:21).

Faith in Christ is your victory. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ. Abide in Him. Pray until you have victory. If you feel weak, call someone to pray with you. Let us carry each other's burdens, helping one another. This is not about being "accountable" to someone else; this is about helping one another in the fight.

"Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, And revive me in Your way" (Psalm 119:37).

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