The Deadly Disease of Pornography - Carl Trueman

[@tyler5015]

This sin has been something I’ve struggled with since I was 13. At 30 and married, it’s still a sin I wrestle with daily. The world is heavily pornographic and as Christians, we are being bombarded by it from all sides. Only praying and reading the Word is the way to be delivered from it. Praying for all those suffering from this disease, please keep me in your prayers too

[@hisnamesjayy7299]

May I recommend something? Every single time (& I mean EVERY SINGLE TIME) that I have slipped up and masturbated or fell into lust, the Lord has always called me to a 3 day water fast. I’d like to encourage you to do a 3 day water fast. Only water, persistent and consistent prayer, & a deep dive into the Word of God. However, you don’t fast to get rid of sin. The dispersement of sins is one of the results of fasting. You need to fast to get closer to God, to Jesus, & to the Holy Spirit. God is without sin or blemish, and the closer you are to Him, the more you will reflect His perfection & light. There is some area in your life where you need to be completely filled by His presence.

[@hisnamesjayy7299]

I PROMISE YOU, it will help you. Seek the heart of God and fast. He will lead you from there. The devil wants you to be focused on this sin, but God is calling you to something focused on Him.

[@tyler5015]

@@hisnamesjayy7299 thank you!

[@tyler5015]

@The Lovely Life thank you so much!

[@Boisezx6r]

Believe in you that you can over come it brother! You can! Praying for you.

[@richmondsmith6093]

To everyone who is struggling with this, 1.the first thing you need to do is get out of the "trapped mindset". You need to believe that Jesus has overcome the world like he said and therefore no sin can bind you down. 2The next thing you need to do is stay away from your phone more often. Put it down and find something else to do that isn't electronically capable. 3. When you do use your phone only use it for Godly intent. Myself personally, I've gotten rid of all social media, there's just way too much temptation and it isn't as if we need to have social media apps on our phone to live, we don't. Just start texting people. It has helped me exceedingly. And when you do use your phone, use it for Godly intent. I mostly listen to worship music or Christian podcasts or preachings on KZbin. You seriously have to understand that lust is everywhere in this world and takes so many forms. 4. Flee from lust. If your in your room and feeling tempted. Leave your phone in the room and LEAVE. Go outside and take a walk, or go talk with your family members or go to the park. Don't touch your phone. 5. Most importantly, PRAY AND READ YOUR BIBLE. Cry out to God daily and grow closer to him, and talk to him. It will change everything. And the desires of your heart will be reshaped.

[@DavidRhyne]

And get accountable! I use Ever Accountable. It's excellent.

[@Jr-lb5xe]

Thank you brother

[@adalbertomoisesnury7976]

Thanks for advice👏

[@danielpia7711]

Great advice brother! Awesome

[@jaybjay4121]

you know what to do when this sin atacks you even when you dont have a phone

[@jorannimiro]

Let us pray without ceasing for this sin.

[@micahboy5994]

In Jesus Name

[@alterego4091]

Amen

[@humbleservantofMostHighGod]

God bless you, HalleluYahhh ❤️🤝🙏!

[@OldschoolFlaBoy]

Look I'm not against praying but if you think friends will stop somebody and sexual addiction drug addiction alcoholism or gambling addiction or church addiction or any other kind of addiction you're crazy they open the door long ago and Satan sneaks in under the radar one day you are doing your drug one day later on you wake up and the drugs doing you same way with the drug of sexual perversion. I'm just saying praying it goes do nothing for somebody that wants this and has changed their mental status wanting this or feeling pain the only way you can get out of it is to trust God with all your heart not have not 99.9 all of it I've been there I've done that I still have days when I'm looking at things I shouldn't be but God will do it for you if he sees that you actually want to come out of it and most and most do not

[@willcohoon3717]

I am 14 and have been wrestling with sin for about 1 year, and have repented many times for it. Please pray for me to be delivered from the temptation of lust, and for me to replace lust with praying and purity. Thank you

[@stephanieawuah]

"Pornography and the Christian Girl" by Alberta Darku -- a quick insightful read ❤

[@oboylebeast]

Tell your parents and have them put blockers on everything. You are young enough that your brain hasn't been completely altered

[@Southron-CiK]

I remember being your age when I discovered it, definitely talk to a strong believer about it. It nearly ruined my life, only thanks to Christ it didn’t. Set up healthy habits to avoid it for sure.

[@myusonballfire5213]

Funny enough what worked for me is not only praying and reading the word everyday, but I also decided to fast for 2 weeks for God. So my fast included no porn/masterbation, video games, junk food, social media and caffeine. The result was, my lust for porn got heavily reduce and I also prayed to god to help me during my fast and it’s been working so well. I’m a young guy in his early 20s. Hope this helps (:

[@once-ya7795]

Please pray for me, I’m scared for my life and my loved ones, I am currently imprisoned in this sin, I always fight it and most of the time I lose, I always struggle and cry to what if I can no longer be delivered from this, I always confess and how I pray that God removed this permanently in my life. Pray for my deliverance and pray that I may serve God as a living sacrifice. Please pray for me brothers and sisters, I am desperate to serve Jesus and to be free from this sin.

[@jorannimiro]

I did pray for you.

[@SardonicArtery]

There's a lot of help these days. Check out Vern Tompke's "Finding Traction" podcast. He also has resources for people (regular joes and pastors) to connect further.

[@corbinclarke9795]

I’m in it with you brother, I’ll pray for you. I’m thinking about what he said in this video about friends, I don’t think there’s anything more important than that. I’ve been struggling with this for a while and just recently it got really bad, like viewing porn everyday. I’m definitely suffering the consequences now and it sucks but I know that God is not mad at us, just grieved like Johnny said. I believe God gives us a way out and sometimes our prayers have already been answered but the deliverance lies on the other side of doing some very difficult things in order to be accountable and living life with other Christian brothers in the light. I’ll be praying that God would lead us into good fellowship and accountability where we can be open and honest about this and receive counsel. God bless brother

[@Stoff1]

They could help alot with prayer, because that's where the ultimate power comes from. Perhaps find some who were in the business and who are now against it. Hearing them speak can show the evil it is. There's some good stuff on KZbin.

[@mr.beluga3996]

No matter how many times you fall, whatever you do, don’t believe the lie Satan is telling you. Christ died for all your sins: 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”. The key is ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS! Satan wants to separate you from God in any way possible; even if you give in to the desires of the flesh 1000 times, Jesus and all of heaven rejoices and welcomes you back into a walk with Christ like the prodigal son. It is vitally important, quite literally a manner of life and death, that you press on and pray for righteousness BECAUSE the Lord has forgiven you, not SO he will forgive you.

[@JeansiByxan]

Addiction is real, obviously. But it's also important to remember that we always have a choice. It's YOU who has to type in the keys, it's YOU who decides what you watch. Don't let the word ADDICTION scare you into thinking it's hopeless.

[@oakbaker6633]

I Am 14, unfortunately I was exposed to it at 9 or 10, I have got help from my parents and God, it has been fixed for now, it was a big think in a life for a child. And the cause for my spike in Christianity was the draw and help from got for me to relise it was wrong, it wasn't until I was 13 I got help. Pornography is a big thing to ask God to take care of and get help. Thank you for this, I'm shure it will help many.

[@oakbaker6633]

But I think God used it to get me closer to him, before it I had not cared, now it's been about 1 year of me dedicating a lot of time to it and still dealing with lust at my age unfortunately but help is key. But God has used pain as a big thing in my life to daw me to him.

[@jonc4856]

@@oakbaker6633 Keep pushing through I believe in you, i'm so sorry you were exposed to it at such a young age

[@jaygomes3130]

Admired how you are so young and was able to get help so early.. I too started at 8 or 9 years old and I am 29 and still struggle.. Just Pray and Please know The LORD loves you. I cry sometimes and wish I could go back and tell my younger self to obey HIM. Alot of regrets and I would never want a young man to live with the regrets that I do. God Bless You

[@delarosa5295]

For me my perception of women was terrible, looking at them as objects for me to impress, without realizing that there equally human as me. It’s quite disturbing how pornography can do to ones spirit and mental and the industry itself is horrific as well. Even communication between my friends to stop watching that garbage is hard enough but they simply didn’t accept Jesus into there heart so it’ll be hard for them. Now I look as women as a child of god, and treat women equally no matter how they look.

[@andydee1304]

That's a you problem, not a pornography problem.

[@kirillsergeyev7116]

Most of us looked at women and respected them as children of god with or without porn. I wouldn’t blame porn for some of your sexiest views my guy.

[@Southron-CiK]

@@kirillsergeyev7116you don’t seem to understand that pornography affects people in different ways, all of them being bad. But for some swing women as less than is one of the many symptoms porn can cause

[@patrickian8843]

Almost 20 years ago, my ex-wife’s daughter first had sex when she was 13-14 years old. By the time of her 16th birthday, she had already been with 7 different people. All but 1 of them were 18-19 years old. She also had a lesbian affair with her best friend. Pornography was the spark that started that fire…she felt no shame about her actions. She was pregnant at 17 and didn’t know who the father was but, it was 1 of 3 college guys. Pornography ruins the lives of more than the person who watches it…it destroys families.

[@pfwindham]

Renewing your mind daily in the Scriptures because the Bible says to hide the word of God in your heart that you might not sin against Him

[@singereslteacher]

Pornography poisoned me for many years. When i was addicted to it, my life became so miserable and it gave me a lot of depression. The consequences of it doesn't get away in just a snap, it lingers for a very long time. The Lord delivered me from it at the point when I feel so hopeless of being freed.

[@cmcworld]

Please can I get to know you more Are you in any social handle

[@sobergeekxii4707]

I’d be willing to help in any way I can. I’ve struggled for 40 years. Gaining freedom requires very hard work, but it’s worth it! God is good!

[@danielpia7711]

My wife fixed me up in one respect. I, back in 2005 had an experience where trauma had its way as it was God who called me to holiness. So I repented and I was celibate for 12 years. No porn no masturbation no nothing. Then my life took a Job Dive and woa!! I had it worse than Job, believe me. But then I met my wife. She demanded absolute purity as did I. And I've been so blessed ever since. Flee the devil. Flee sexual immorality. It's a type of evil that is pernicious especially. Not to mention the scripture..."the sexually immoral will not inherit the kingdom of God". Either you want Jesus or sex. Choose who you will serve.

[@benjaminspeaks1985]

What a fantastic, candid, impactful discussion about an "off-limits" topic.

[@savedbygrace1578]

I’m disappointed his advice did not include daily Bible reading. The Christian men who I disciple that struggle with this have one thing in common: a lack of daily commitment to the Word of God. They all sit under fantastic Bible teachers, are part of Lifestage groups and some even serve in the church. Add all that up and you have about 3 hours a week of Christian activity. While I believe that is good, it’s not enough. A daily renewing of the mind in the word of God is critical. I would go so far as to say Porn is to powerful of an addiction to overcome with out it. Thank you for your ministry Jonny!

[@rochellewright3344]

This was exactly my thoughts… Blessings

[@kennstack01]

He's specifically answering the question...

[@einarabelc5]

It doesn't work. Sounds like brainwashing to me.

[@einarabelc5]

@@kennstack01 Don't argue with an idiot.

[@PaDutchRunner]

Agreed. If you make your walk with Christ a MAJOR aspect of your life, what you’ll soon recognize is that porn, apart from being so destructive, offers (obviously) no benefit and only detriment when trying to advance in Christ. Eventually, porn is dropped altogether because the thought of using it within the context of a life that is otherwise driven by Christ - spending a substantial amount of time in the Bible etc - is just quite simply unthinkable.

[@kingwater6596]

I cut off Pornography like a Poisonous wound I put it to Death In Order to please God It's not Easy,but it MUST be done Also having a Brother/Sister in Christ who can hold you Accountable also helps

[@yo_boi7746]

I don’t want it to be a life time struggle:( I think the best thing to do is breaking my phone and getting a flip phone

[@GabrielGift-y7z]

Hi How are you doing? You don't need to break your phone, I was once an addict too but Christ delivered me. Let me share with you how I got delivered 😊. The Bible says in HEB 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. I went to the word of God and study what the Bible says concerning sexual immorality. I realized I can't overcome sin or the temptations to sin with motivational speech. We use the word of God which is the sword of the spirit (eph 6) The bible says in Titus2:11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, I realized I can't fight with my own strength alone. Countless number of times I would promise never to do it yet, I fall short. I realized I must allow God to help me and this can be done by obeying his instructions, one of which is flea from every youthful lust. I ended the relationship I was in to. I rededicated my life to CHRIST. I stayed away from friends and materials that constantly make me want to indulge example books, movies, music etc secondly I replace the bad habits with good ones example reading/studying at least 5 chapters of the bible daily, make godly friends, attend a bible believing Church and have an accountability partner. I also got delivered through brethren. Having someone I am accountable to and also me maintaining an open and honest heart before God and brethren.its 2yrs now,I have never gone back to it. If you need someone to talk to more privately or you have questions please send a reply. God bless you.

[@bk2630]

This Sin is very hard to get rid of. The 24/7 free availablity of an unlimited amount of Videos is what makes it so difficult. The main Problem is my Lifestyle which increases the temptation. Try and occupy yourself everyday to avoid the temptation. I pray for everyone who goes through this struggle.

[@jaygomes3130]

Struggled since 8-9 years old.. would be left at home alone afterschool with a cpu . Non married . One of the hardest sins I ever struggled with... Constant battles. Failures time and time again. Tears all the time . Just walking on the street can be hard have to look down at the sidewalk many times. Nowadays everything is sexualized even KZbin .

[@ifeawosika966]

Most of the world is going into hypersexuality. God's judgement will come

[@Yahuahs_Servant]

I got over it quite fast by fearing the Lord. Another thing that opened my eyes when I understood that 'God sees every thing' masturbating and fantasy it's really quite sobering.

[@lisaneufeld9791]

I had to start fearing the Lord too and realize He has every right to send me to hell because I deserve it.

[@Yahuahs_Servant]

@@lisaneufeld9791 exactly…people say Fearing the Lord is just about reverence but no it’s not, fearing he sees your sin is a real fear, no one should not want to grieve the Holy Spirit that the utter rubbish of fantasy and by fearing what wrath can be brought from it…no thanks I choose to save my life eternally. That path really is a narrow one and we all need to realise how narrow it actually is and only hope we strive towards life eternal. Luke 13:22 and he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then said unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate ; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able. Romans 1:18 - 19 for the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness in men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Because that which may be known to God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. People should know that the Holy Spirit is with us to help us through all inequity, we need to fast and pray to break strongholds, ask to be strengthened and to create a pure heart and steadfast spirit. There is no excuses, father doesn’t give us anything that we can’t handle

[@gonzo_-ww4iq]

It's been an addiction for me since I was exposed to it and since then I have always thought am I just a fraud? And for about a year by the grace of God and alot of self discipline to a degree its been lessened and its a constant fight at times its easy rather than other times where it's a Challenge by i always lean towards Christ and His Word

[@julietpreethigeorge6537]

I got into pron seeing for a while with my husband. Then Jesus in my dream told me to stop it and in return he will save some one in my family. I immediately stopped because i dont want anything bad to happen to my parents. Later my dad met with an accident. He had internal bleeding in his head. Was in ICU for couple of months but without any operation he came out with loss of memory. Over years his memory is recovering. His living is gods miracle. Praise the lord 🙏🏻

[@slowdown7276]

What about your husband?

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Fear God (Proverbs 1:7) and make up your mind to take the way of escape in each situation (1 Corinthians 10:13)

[@hairbydocokawo6462]

The biggest struggle in my entire Christian life

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

Thank you both for your very good words of wisdom and Godly advice. Praise God its very inspirational and meaningful comforting and very encouraging in the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. God bless you both Amsn.

[@humbleservantofMostHighGod]

Wow, I would Stand with both of these brothers! ❤️🤝🔥

[@josuemendoza5202]

im a born again follower of jesus. and my struggle with porn is demonic. i can hear demons talking trying to make it seem as if their words are my thoughts. and i have learned to divide my thoughts from the spiritual.when i learned to listen to the holy spirit i also learned that demons have always been talking to me and when i wasnt aware of the holy spirit i thought those were my thoughts.. but the holy spirit made me see the difference between GOD and spirits... GOD always wants the best for you while evil spirits want you to do evil. Im in active spiritual warfare and i feel as if i am ready to take on all the armies of the wicked one and stand by my lord and savior JESUS CHRIST..

[@danielpia7711]

Masturbation and pornography is not a replacement for marriage. But many men try. And they fail miserably. The younger generation knows nothing different. God help them should he have mercy. Pray he does. Mercy is not to be demanded.

[@onestruereflection]

This is soo powerful. Thanks a lot.

[@johnhammond6423]

Its not powerful, its two Christion apologists still living in the dark ages. Pornography is no more harmful than using weed or riding fast motorcycles. Not a good idea for the young, but harmless and very enjoyable for most grown ups.

[@onestruereflection]

@@johnhammond6423 well, that’s what happens when you fail to call a spade , a spade. All you see is grey. Right is right and wrong is wrong 😑. Pornography is wrong and deadly disease. Why not call it for what it?!?

[@johnhammond6423]

@@onestruereflection I take it your highly religious? That would explain your comment here.

[@RayBooM_]

@@johnhammond6423 it isnt tho, with this you can get addicted and its not enjoyable or good as it objectifies and makes you view women in a way thats wrong. Also it destroys relationships and has broken families.

[@johnhammond6423]

@@RayBooM_ Everything can be addictive, even your favourite T.V. sitcom. These two silly religious idiots are no better than used car salesmen. What you say here is like your reading from a script that they wrote.

[@StarStrife100]

Anyone struggling with these issues should get into a 12 step recovery group. Anything short of that is unlikely to produce lasting healing and freedom, in my experience. There are loads of groups both in person and online: Celebrate Recovery, Samson Society, Pure Desire Ministries, SAA groups, SLAA groups, etc.

[@Lettie22]

Many people in the church are also watching pornography though 🤢.

[@coryanderson5210]

The answer to the question ending at 10:39 Read the Bible. This guy emphasizes the importance of Christian fellowship and being under preaching, but neglects what the Spirit has breathed out and preserved for us. Psalm 119:9 1 Corinthians 10:13-15 James 4:1-10 Ephesians 4 Job 31:1 Psalm 51:1-13 2 Timothy 2:19-22 Romans 6 Romans 13:12-14 There’s much in the word to help. At my former congregation, we read through a book titled Clean, which lays out much of what this man says. If we look at women as children of God, his precious possession, our sisters, then we begin to see differently. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 The power a man loses when he succumbs to such desires is destructive. The thought process, emotional maturity, so much is affected. Hebrews 11:24-26 We must honor God with our bodies we have presently. Porn destroys. It destroyed me. Glory to God for his provisions and grace towards me. I was delivered from this, and returned as a dog his vomit. Repentance is not just a salvation issue, but is importance regarding all our sinful ways. The Lord was gracious again, longsuffering so that I might truly see the dangers and destruction it causes. It ruins marriages, destroys the joy and excitement of courtship, lessens the beauty of what God has given us to enjoy. I hope some of the verses I mentioned may be of some help. James 5:19-20

[@caleblukete2594]

Very helpful video. Thank you❤

[@rotatorcuff3036]

I have quit years' worth of nicotine addiction easier than I struggle to with pornography. Porn is EXTREMELY addictive.

[@luckyluckymexo]

SAME, Sadly so true.

[@gregmoore2875]

GOD BE PRAISED!!!

[@gregmoore2875]

Bless you good sir!

[@jaybjay4121]

the thing that really makes me sad is that this type of temptation happend inspite of phone, computer,etc. diferent from drugs wich is something outside the body.

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

Romans 8:28-29 1 thess 5 v23 1 cor 6 psalm 91 isaiah 55 psalm 18:30 proverbs 18:13 mark 1 matthew 15- mark 6-7 exdous 14:14-15 gal 5 col 3 heb 2 EPH 6 keep faith❤

[@jheycee6142]

Many watch porn for short term sex experience to satisfy their sexual needs but for me real sex experience with human partner is much better than watching porn and then having self pleasure. We have been watching porn in some point in our life and we learn from it. We learn from that mistake and thats enough we must flee from it period. Porn should not control us with our sexual needs. Its dangerous.

[@rocskla3211]

Mm I love his voice I could listen to him all day

[@ugochukwuinnocent5929]

For anyone who come across this. The mystery to overcome all acts of wickedness (sins). Ask in the name of Jesus for the release of Holy anger to respond to sin and all forms of uncleanliness. Your body is Gods temple, just like christ rebuked buying and selling in Gods house you too must reject satanic transactions in your body. Meditate on this.

[@kevnev342]

For some of us, it might require something as drastic as completely giving up our smartphones-either temporarily or permanently-to reprogram our brains and truly experience life without that constant temptation. We think that no one is watching but God is watching everystep. Lets all make sacrifices(including myself) to rid ourselvves of this evil distructive sin “If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell.

[@Jonathan1607-j7s]

1 Corinthians 7:2 But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

Very helpful in the Lord Amen.

[@tish.rangi_John3.16]

Also need to study the Bible

[@addyrose4402]

Do you have a Spotify podcast?

[@americanlostinvietnam3721]

Paul said "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." Sexual sin is the only sin that is done inside the body. This should make people tremble with fear. Jesus preached on the mount that there were 2 sins that would send you to hell, sexual immorality was one of them. So run away. Where do we run to? We run into the refuge of the Father. We cry out for deliverance to the Father. We fast food and sleep, in prayer for deliverance. "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me." I don't agree that these things are life long struggles. This bondage will be broken for those that fight. "And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force". You don't receive deliverance by way of laziness. Pray, fast, cry-out without ceasing all while giving glory and thanksgiving to Jehova. It will happen. Take it by force. “Neither do I condemn you; go and SIN NO MORE.” - Jesus

[@mwesigwajoshua7979]

Amen, from now hence forth I'm free

[@piob9801]

Ive been clean from porn for 3 weeks now. What worked for me is lifting dumbbells. I miss watching porn but i am too tired from heavy lifting so I just rest and sleep.

[@kalebmartinson]

Repent, believe, be baptized, receive the gift of the Holy Spirit

[@kylerayner1619]

You cannot do it on your own, let Jesus break this sin for you ! Jesus is far stronger than any chain any bondage, any addiction ! Jesus is the Savior :)

[@einarabelc5]

Say that to Paul.

[@HappyPenguin75034]

What does Bible say.

[@jelll4063]

Jesus wont magically make an addiction break in a day, you must've never been addicted to say this man. The body actually goes through stuff when this happens we have to actually do it with our own strength whether you accept that or not.

[@zacharykennedy922]

@@jelll4063 Jesus will show you the way.

[@HappyPenguin75034]

@@jelll4063 the power of the Holy Spirit and our full obedience and submission. Definitely not our own an anything other then submission to God.

[@calebsamdzi8882]

How do you fight the addiction?

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

Proverbs 1-10

[@mranonymous122112]

Even dressing immodestly is a sin similar to pornography

[@gregrudolph4227]

Great book to help you with sin are pornography.. Is the bible and spiritual Discipline for Christian life by Donald S Whitney... forward by JI Packer.. pray that Jesus Christ will deliver us from sin of pornography and sexual sin 🙏

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

Inside ❤

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

1 cor 9:27 isaiah 61 zep 4 ❤

[@jelll4063]

At this point, quit TALKING about it and put in action to PREVENT it. It's still out there. Pornography isn't also just down to the website you go on, it's in everyday life. The constant talks around you and emphasis on sex, the people who go to porn or masturbation to cope with negative feelings, the models you see online half naked and girls trying to look the same way too, if nothing will be done it's all over anyways for society. I honestly wonder who allowed this to be online in the first place.

[@trevornever27]

Hmm im pretty sure we are seeing it today? Jst a difference in opinion

[@ethanlinnik-zg6ls]

Amen

[@CC_Foster]

I am lucky that I am not "drawn" to Porn. However I def get served up provocative imagery on Facebook, etc... I started hitting the Options Pull Down and Opting OUT... the 3 little dots that you can click on. I started doing that and selecting Show Less, or on some sites Block this Ad. That SERIOUSLY works. I don't get near as much of what I consider Soft Porn, basically women wearing next to nothing. However, I have to caution you, if you PAUSE/HOVER over a Provocative image, Facebook tracks that and you will get MORE of it... you HAVE to click the pull down and select SHOW LESS.... Just take the time to give the site that feedback, they really want to SELL YOU stuff... so, be super selective what you pause and look at.

[@rochellewright3344]

While this was “good information”, he lacked the ability to refer to scripture in what God says about sex, pornography and other sin that we commit against God. Unfortunately we have to be careful of what we hear and what is taught. The problem here is that if a person is lost and is having trouble with pornography, this message wouldn’t truly give them hope. This man was giving “His” opinion the entire time with only one scripture. I’m saying this to Everyone including myself, as a true Christian that it is VERY IMPORTANT to ALWAYS go back to scripture in everything that we say to believers and nonbelievers. Why? Because God is the Truth, the Way, and the Light. You can believe that every word in the Bible is God breath. Nothing is on mere opinion of anyone in the Bible only Gods truth. And that, I truly believe will NEVER guide me wrongly. May God Bless us all in every struggle that we have. 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️

[@einarabelc5]

Look at you whining and complaining about discovering what science looks like. Boy, you do sound like you've been brainwashed. There was NOTHING wrong with taking what he said when quoting Roger Scruton, who was a luminary and seeing how that connects to Scripture. But I guess you're too lazy to think to do that. So what exactly does scripture has to say about it? 1.-If you waste spew God is so disgusted that if he gave you the command to impregnate someone you don't love but are being forced to He will kill you under The Law? 2.-One of the sons of Jacob, Judah unknowingly commits incest with a woman who knowingly prostitutes herself in order to secure her socio-economical status. From that woman, ultimately, Jesus Christ is born. 3.-Don't sleep with a prostitute, she will steal your life. 4.-If you look at a woman and lust for her you're already screwed. 5.-Pull out your eye so you're not tempted. Good chance at gaining anything from that. So what exactly is your sanctimonious point about? You could just as easily gone over his video and quote scripture to link to the exact same truths he's talking about, here's an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2i7eayoe5Jqbac -> Songs of Songs, despite the fact that the author had some many wives, it literally destroyed his own kingdom.

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

Job 31 heb 6 Matthew 5-6

[@einarabelc5]

All that was said here is irrelevant because Porn literally can't be completely blocked. Until someone comes up with a way to block the images from showing on a screen, at the screen level, it's all moot. This is why is a life long struggle and unlike alcohol and drugs, porn is everywhere. Move to the country, get rid of screens, you might have a chance.

[@HappyPenguin75034]

God says go to extremes. Get rid of smart phone. Get rid of internet.

[@InitialPC]

if your internet is causing you to sin, unplug it as it is better for you to go into heaven without internet then to go to hell

[@InitialPC]

in all seriousness, I put up a site blocker on my web browser and put up every porn site I knew of, didnt masturbate for months admittedly im backtracking a little bit in recent days... but I pray to god frequently to give me the strength to keep going

[@jelll4063]

Yeah it's hard because it can't be blocked. Some people like me too rely on internet for work and school related things so plugging it out wont work. And putting porn blockers will only make you want to bypass them when you feel the desire to watch it again that's why I stopped using them. Honestly my own willpower is all I got.

[@petervogel3556]

Lust leads to pornography. How can someone watch pornography without having lust?

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

James 4

[@lisaneufeld9791]

It's not just women who are objectified in pornographic content. Men get objectified too.

[@jonathanisrael9714]

WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH! Jesus/Yahshua said we are guilty of sin if we lust in our hearts after someone. We are to cast down vain imagination and bring every thought captive unto obedience to Christ.

[@larry1824]

Be careful. Remember Swaggart and Haggard!!!!!!!!

[@luckyluckymexo]

👍

[@zacharykennedy922]

Look up easy peasy method. Part of getting over the addiction is realizing you have been brainwashed.

[@jelll4063]

easy peasy method doesn't exist, and from what I've seen it's people telling you to do a set routine of stuff that doesn't necessarily break addiction in the first place.

[@zacharykennedy922]

@@jelll4063 just give it a try. It helped me.

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

John 3

[@richlutterjr]

The matrix has you. Unplug from porn and free your mind.

[@jedidiahkalana806]

I wish It was Never Created

[@frigomarin5099]

There is an instant cure and that cure is Jesus Christ. But you should sincerely believe and pray to Jesus with all your heart. No one else can and should not be able to help you.

[@2legitkong536]

I’m not religious at all and believe in no God or Goddesses but I’ll take this. Thank you

[@brettpinion4233]

Not trying to sound condescending: Do you really believe everything we see in the universe came from nothing by nothing for nothing? The weight of the evidence would point to the fact that time, space and matter had a beginning, that it is expanding and that it is decaying. That in itself points to a creator outside of time and matter: that is God. Know Jesus and you will find peace and purpose in this broken world. God bless you.

[@johnhammond6423]

@@brettpinion4233 No atheist believes everything came from nothing. Its one of the biggest lies Christion apologists tell you and they know it. Don't believe me? Go find an atheist that believes everything came from nothing and get back to me my friend, _'The weight of the evidence would point to the fact that time, space and matter had a beginning'_ There is no actual evidence for that, only theory's. We have no idea what was before the so called big bang [the rapid expansion of our universe] To say 'God did it' is pure speculation without any evidence whatsoever.

[@dewitt5149]

@@brettpinion4233 i hold a similar viewpoint to OP and because he didn’t respond i don’t mind taking his place and answering that question. I think common sense leads us in that direction of believing in a god. It isn’t irrational to believe creation needs a creator and laws need a legislator, but i don’t think common sense is sufficient in answering the most profound question we’ve ever asked. An argument for god’s existence shouldn’t be mistaken as evidence either. I’m sure you accept evolution like most christians do nowadays and with that understanding of how species came to be it no longer makes god an absolutely necessary belief when we can get the semblance of design without a designer. I see no reason to believe in god.

[@dewitt5149]

@@brettpinion4233 Romans 1 18-21 talks about how god has made the evidence so clear for his existence through creation that anybody denying his existence is only stifling the truth, they deny it and are only being dishonest to themselves. There certainly exist atheists who are in denial and even seem to hate god despite them believing he’s fictional. But what would you say to someone who is genuinely unconvinced? You could tell me I’m being dishonest to myself and that i truly do believe but I suppress it, but the only person who could know me better than myself would be God himself. and if in that verse he tells me about the truth of my convictions and yet I don’t feel called out because they ring hollow, what reason do I have to believe this is the word of god. I believe the opinions that i genuinely hold.

[@brettpinion4233]

@@dewitt5149 So who created the Universe? It had to be something outside of the Universe, beyond time and matter. Why do you suppose I accept evolution? I do not. Darwin himself said if the cell was not as simple as he thought then it rebuts his theory. The cell is exceedingly more complex than he thought. If not from God did life come from nonlife? Where did the material come from that we see as part of life? Who/what created it? Many people say they are Christians but are just fooling themselves. This is not something I said but what God said. Jesus said that on the day of judgment many will say Lord, Lord I did so much for you and God will say away from me I never knew you.

[@brookecaylor6734]

Yo geniuses it’s not a disease it’s a freaking choice

[@shytwithstds]

Ur so pretty

[@RayBooM_]

its an addiction tho

[@Yeshuahamashiach300]

9t

[@mzubuki]

Charity Jesus. Charity is love that gives it always believes and hopes. James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." Evil is to be uncaring and destructive in your relationship to others for selfish gain, or to be internally selfishly weak. Matthew 4:17 "For at about that time Jesus began to preach repent the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." Repent: to change your mind, to believe Jesus: (Yeshua, The Anointed King) and what he said, to ask for forgiveness. Note: When someone asks for forgiveness at each point in the past you'd done something wrong you wish you had done the right thing. God wanted to know who thought being a good person is important, and who will value a relationship with him and others through a concept called love; thereby, being a good tree whose fruit is good and of sweet savour to those in it's presence. Be Born Again John 3 Seek the Lord while he may be found, be diligent in doing and pray for wisdom. 1 Kings 3:5-12, Hebrews 11:1 + 6, Isaiah 55:6 For Jesus is the way to truth to life. Matthew 4:4.

[@vuho2075]

You don't know the joy of Mindi Mink in action

[@AndJusticeForMe]

It may be a disease, but it might be the best one.

[@coryanderson5210]

It’s destructive.

[@AndJusticeForMe]

@@coryanderson5210 If you have a weak, addictive constitution.

[@johnhammond6423]

@@coryanderson5210 Porn has been used and enjoyed by many mature adults throughout history. Only the highly religious think its wrong.

[@RayBooM_]

@@AndJusticeForMe which eveeryone has

[@johnhammond6423]

Most grown ups enjoy sex in many ways including pornography. The claims that these two are making about the harm pornography does is nonsense. The vast majority of adults are not harmed by pornography anymore than the vast majority of people are not harmed by a fried egg!

[@danilom951]

A fried egg is bad just because it doesn’t kill you right away doesn’t mean your not doing damage to your body lol

[@snorman1911]

If you don't think youre addicted to it, don't watch it for a year. After that year see if you gain some clarity on how badly it's been effecting you without you knowing it.

[@johnhammond6423]

@@snorman1911 _' how badly it's been effecting you without you knowing it'_ I am 77 years old and like any healthy man or woman I have always enjoyed pornography. I have been happily married and have raised three wonderful children. Pornography has done me no harm whatsoever. You need to stop listening to these silly religious apologists and think for yourself my friend. We are not living in the dark ages like these two are.

[@RayBooM_]

@@johnhammond6423 cant believe a 20 year old knows more science than you. its literaly science. It has been scientifically proven it does damage like a drug because its an addiction

[@eevs8595]

Let me share my personal thoughts on this topic and my method, which really is just acting logically, with you. Pornography will never satisfy you, instead it robs you of your spirit and your energy. This is because you are (seemingly, but as I said, it doesn't even satisfy the need for love and sex) releasing your sexual energy BY WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE HAVING SEX AND THINKING/FOOLING YOURSELF YOU WOULD BE THE ONE IN THAT SCENE. Now, how on earth is this natural behaviour, when in fact you should PROJECT YOUR SEXUAL ENERGY INTO FINDING A LOVING WIFE AND PROCREATING WITH HER! Watching porn and masturbating to it compared to having sex with your wife you are heavily attracted to, both physically and spiritually, is like comparing eating stones to eating your favourite dish cooked my your mum. And that is the wonderful thing about gods creation. His intents are for our own good too! You just have to patient, have faith and use your energy the right way! Stop robbing yourself of your sexual energy, which is meant to give you motivation and strenght finding the right wife and procreating with her. Stop devalueing sex by watching other people having it casually. Believe in the good, trust in god, his way his the true way to live.

[@wardashimon-australia33]

The Gospel: Plain and Simple “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” - 2 Corithians 11:3 Ask someone today if they are saved and you will most likely hear responses like these: “I have accepted Jesus into my heart.” Or “I have made him Lord of my life.” “I’ve been baptized.” “I said a prayer.” Sounds all good and churchy don’t it; but it is difficult to de-termine whether or not a person actually knows the gospel that saves them. These use￾less phrases don’t describe a thing about what the gospel is and has left a devastating effect of people not knowing what it is that they are saved from nor how they are saved; which leaves a more serious effect of people ques￾tioning their salvation. Let’s not muddy the simplicity of salva￾tion that is in Christ with vague church sounding phrases that do not communicate anything. But rather present God’s word with clarity and assuredness. So here is the gospel: plain and simple. Sin was passed upon all men by one man Adam, and death is a consequence of this sin (Rom 5:12). Mankind has an eternal destiny of condemnation and wrath - Hell - because of this sin (Rom 6:23). No matter what good works one might do we are still found sinners in the sight of our Creator God. And all un￾righteousness and those who follow get in￾dignation and wrath. We cannot be found righteous for by God’s law we are found sin￾ners (Rom 3:19-20). If we have broken even one law we are found guilty. It is for this reason of not being able to create our own righteousness and being born in a sinful flesh that we need a savior (Titus 3:5). Christ is that Savior, God manifested in the flesh, sinless, died in our place on a cross 2000 years ago. Taking upon him the wrath and judgement that was intended for us sin￾ners. And it is through his bloodshed, burial, and resurrection on our behalf that we are able to have peace with God and forgiveness of our sins (1 Cor 15:1-4, Col 3:14). This good news is unto all but only those that believe in it are made righteous in Christ (Romans 3:22). It is then after we have heard this good news of Christ’s righteousness available to us freely, that we are sealed with the Holy Spirit and we are now part of Christ’s body the church (Eph 1:13) There is nothing that we need to do, no good works that are required, and no bad works that can separate us from our new po￾sition in Christ (Romans 8:35-39). Faith and belief in this information from God’s word is the gospel. The gospel is not accepting Jesus into your heart. The gospel is not making him lord of your life, it is not saying a prayer and it is not being baptized with water. So next time someone asks you if you are saved. Give them the clear assured answer “Yes! And let me tell you why Find more free resources at: www.graceambassadors.com

[@nikaoharbour6962]

Fear God (Proverbs 1:7) and make up your mind to take the way of escape in each situation (1 Corinthians 10:13)

[@seankgomotso]

AMEN