The Real Cost of Pornography

[@DK-lz7kg]

Hello everyone. I’d like to give you a big help in dealing with the problem practically: you must remove the temptation to begin with. Do not be alone with a phone anywhere, furthermore do not have idle time in your day. Fill your time with God and being productive. If you can’t do that throw your phone away, it’s just not worth it. Last, start in the word everyday. That will help center your day

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@paramex]

The reply from user Pst John Piper, that is a fake account. Beware!

[@Romans-10-9-13]

Also, don’t watch commercials, the godless sitcoms and movies, don’t listen to godless music. Get off of social media. Add those and you will victory.

[@newyorknight]

I am a survivor of childhood molestation, that had warped my sense of intimacy. For thirty years I have been addicted to sexual sin,but by the grace of God my fight starts today. May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praise. I shall embrace Psalm 51 and Romans 8. Amen

[@resilientrecoveryministries]

Christ loves you. On the Cross he became sin--even the sin of molestation. He understands what you went through. He also took all your shame and guilt to death and hell. You are free. And his mercy is new every day.

[@yoboijerry5519]

AMEN Keep fighting the good fight brother/sister you are walking strong and when you get discouraged pray and read his word , he loves you very much and now you have a testimony to give more Glory to Christ !! He gave us life and even forgives our transgressions from past to future bc he wants us to be with him more than anything . God bless you

[@michaellemmen]

Me too and it’s warped my sense of intimacy so much so that I don’t even know what intimacy is.

[@samhall256]

good job! Keep up this great fight, you can do it!

[@segtha7389]

wonderful..my prayers for you dear child of God

[@MariTruely]

I’ve reading so many comments about this issue and to hear this podcast and to be vulnerable enough to share your inner deep struggles brings compassion to my heart. I will be praying for everyone who are suffering from this. I know this isn’t an easy fix when years of time invested watching/lusting at stuff like this can be turned off in one day. It takes time and being kind to yourself and discernment. I will be praying for repentance, deliverance, and healing. For God to free you from this sin that is keeping you from living the life He would want you to live by. To find the strength through Him to fight this silent battle and be victorious in Jesus Name.

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@LetsTalkChristMinistries]

Great analogy by Piper. He's absolutely right. I pray we all realize how deceptive sin is, especially lust.

[@krunkle5136]

Why is lust always so special? Isn't lying appealing first? Or any other sin?

[@jeffcarr6853]

@@krunkle5136 Are you asking what sins are the seeds of lust?

[@krunkle5136]

@@jeffcarr6853 I honestly forgot where I was going with using the word'appealing' in my comment. Maybe a typo. I'm wondering why lust is so special.

[@jeffcarr6853]

@@krunkle5136 The word adulterry gives a clue. Adults in spirit are lacking childlikeness (a condition of soul required of the heavenly). An adulterer is making an idol of: the object of their lust, sex itself, self gratification, defying the law all pointing back to violating the first commandment. The sexual drive is stronger than the need for sleep, food etc. We could say that is the master of appetites or passions. The Devil desires that we are enslaved to it, Christ desires that we are fulfilled by it.

[@emxnn-io]

@@krunkle5136 because when lust is fed over and over again it could become unrepentant

[@Greg.Lacoste]

Its amazing how when we put things in perspective, we can see that we are being equipped for the battle that will be coming ahead...at least for me. I pray for all of us who are struggling with this stronghold and know that we can overcome...

[@YourOneNOnly_]

Amazing isn't it? I will pray for you

[@Isabella-vn3wg]

There was someone named Jacob in this comment section and he deleted his comment b4 I could reply, but I hope he sees this: Jacob, God knew what you were going to do and He still chose you. The important thing is to keep returning to Him. Even if you slip up, keep returning to God with a repented heart and move forward. It will get easier to avoid temptation as time goes on. None of us is perfect, that's why we look to the light of Christ. Don't be so rough on yourself.

[@jacobantony1040]

Praise God

[@EESOFLY]

I’m not the Jacob you were referring to. But like Jacob I myself have fallen. I received the message you left . Thank you

[@arakanichristian4390]

This also helped me a lot.

[@mathewsk437]

@@jacobantony1040 is it you?

[@marvinpetion1814]

Jesus loves you all❤️, allow him into your hearts

[@anestisf132]

What is he saying in one sentence: "The way the spirit produces self control in a believer that is different from the worlds self control is by reviling the beauties of Christ in our souls as supremely beautifull and satisfying" Thank you very much

[@cbebop5]

This is an EXCELLENT summary. Thank you! God bless.

[@marvinpetion1814]

Jesus loves you all❤️, allow him into your hearts

[@kaleidoscopickg2208]

my desire is to be free from sexual sin.I want to live a life of holiness

[@paulbotello1289]

I was molested at the age of 7, I never processed it as a teenager, or even as a young man. My walk with the Lord revealed to me that the moment I chose to never speak of, could very well be responsible for the mentality I developed towards sex, women, perversion, and sexual immoral endeavors, like Pornography. I was always worried what it could mean to my family, speaking the truth, but no more. I stand here today Redeemed in Christ Jesus, I stand firm in his Glory, I stand tall in the redemption of my past transgressions. The Lord pulled me away from the worst things about myself, and the more I dove into Christ, the more those things began to fall away, by the sanctity of my Salvation. I’m not perfect, but I’m here to speak over any man woman or child today that stood face to face with that DEMON OF PERVERSION, and you walked out of that room, you walked from his or her grasp, you went on to live in confusion, and doubt. I’m here to tell you today, the Lord shall set you free!! Lean into his word!! Lean into his grace!! Lean into salvation through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Believe he died on the Cross, believe he died for you, believe in the blood that was spilt for you!! My name is Paul Botello, and I am a survivor of Child Molestation, and it’s only by God’s love and Grace. There is redemption for you, God has it ready to unleash upon your life, and all you need to do is access through your Faith in him. Glory be to God, Hallelujah!!🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽🕊 If you’ve read this far, God bless you, if you have a few minutes, go check out my music video “AK-Psalms47” on my page. I step foot onto the ground where the enemy tried to take my life from me, my childhood home. Join me as I go back to the place I came face to face with the Devil..”The shed with the Lime Green trim” Join me, as I take the memories of that land back, and place it at the feet of God.

[@paulbotello1289]

@el whapo Hernandez 🙏🏽🕊Redemption is in his name

[@theblackschwab3561]

This comment deserves 1 million likes!

[@Lynn-rn3io]

I really wonder if married men truly comprehend how much pornography (or even looking at other women lustfully) hurts their wives, destroys their marriages, and is really and truly adultery.

[@hollikrebs]

they have been programmed by the world to believe it’s natural and how their made. They believe the lie and excuse it and accept this demonic identity that is perverted. God did not make them like that. It’s demons who influence men in their mind and partner with their sinful nature. Their true identity is their new spirit after receiving Christ. That new spirit does not have this sinful nature. They agree with the demons of lust instead of agreeing with the truth in God’s word about who they are in Christ. They have bought the lie.

[@chaiseschuiteman1372]

I believe Christ will free us from this sin. I like to believe we can’t lose our salvation no matter what.. but regardless it is a sin that needs to go.

[@jeffcarr6853]

We cannot lose Salvation because it is not ours to lose. Salvation is a gift of Grace, a covenant promise of The Father.

[@justinchamberlain3443]

He cited mt5:28-30 but you should read 2pt2:19-22. I need to have it memorized

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. King James Version (KJV)

[@eskilforsberg3544]

I feel like he completely redefined addiction beyond recognition and then said no one is addicted. Well maybe no one is addicted according to that definition but according to how it's usually defined many are addicted.

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

[@MikeAW2010]

Lust is a weakness I have struggled with since I have been a teenager. Even after becoming saved I have been constantly bombarded with temptations that I have succumbed to, slowly progressively becoming worse and worse, even to the point where I learned how to make content that would visually stimulate me. I would feel terrible about it but shortly after do it again, and again. Whenever I tried to resist the desire I could go a few days, weeks, maybe even a month but would come to a point where I literally couldn't think straight or become very irritated, or when I try to focus on other things such as work, studying, reading, ect.. ..I would have a very difficult time focusing until I satisfied the addiction and at times I satisfied it just so I could function normally. I won't go into details but the way I satisfied these addictions were very unclean and unholy. I was a monster for the lack of better words. I came to a point where I knew God was real and I knew I was wrong but I just couldn't stop and couldn't find the strength to, even when reading the word or begging God for help I could literally go and do it anyway. Maybe I was starting to befall my salvation, maybe I stopped caring about being saved - I have a ton of other personal issues (having my jaw ripped apart / no teeth, can barely eat, can't date anyone).. ..well.. ..my 10yo cat died of cancer.. ..he was my baby.. I saved his life as a kitten and he loved me to death. He was among the only physical entities in my life that shared love for me. I was murdered. I held him as they euthanized him and felt him die in my hands. I didn't even know he had cancer until the last day of my time with him. I promised this little feline I would meet him again in the afterlife.. ..I started getting more serious in the word, reading more an more, listening to stories, ect.. ..I have still succumbed to temptation, although alot less than I used to but it still doesn't change the fact that I'm still succumbing even with a gun to my face that I won't beable to go to heaven if I don't stop which means if my baby is waiting for me there, I won't beable to see him. When I try to resist, I can shift my mind and focus on verses and scriptures but my body literally shakes and convulses when I resist, day and night..when trying to sleep I literally lose sleep while trying to control these urges. At day when I do I end up at work with passions that should not be in a workplace..and when I get home tons of ideas are bouncing through my mind tempting me to try them and that .. but I keep remembering my baby and telling it no.. and also reading the word and praying..yet.. sometimes even that isn't enough. I get to the point where it literally drives me mad and it doesn't ever stop even when I resist and I end up caving just so I can think straight again. I don't know what's going to happen to me when this life is over.

[@esauponce9759]

You’re not alone. Check the KZbin channel called “amen alex”. He has great content on this topic of winning the war against lust. He has a great testimony too which he shared on one of his videos. I’ll pray for you too!

[@jax345-]

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: But the wicked shall fall into mischief. Proverbs 24:16 KJV There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:1 KJV Don't give up hope brother, God loves you, and understands your situations better than you do. 🙏

[@TECH-GOES-2-HECK]

Everything you said rings true for me as well. I am also in your shoes, and I often ponder the same thoughts as you.

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. Here Mike may Acts 11:18 help you get set free.

[@mikewh328]

Amazing as I sit here reading your thoughts as I see I'm in the same boat as you are, although my angel was a dog, not a cat. I think it helps to know you're not alone in your struggles, even the maddening feeling you get at times. It's really overwhelming....but I'm not about to become a monk and isolate myself from the world around me. Like you I keep fighting the urge and perhaps after listening to this video I might be able to fight off the next one as I'm sure their will be plenty more to come. We're not perfect, only Jesus is, and He resisted far more temptations than we are getting - perhaps that's a good start in our thoughts as we do what we can to try and stay clean as possible. God knows our hearts and our thoughts, it's written that we don't receive so much that we cannot resist, so we have to find ways to resist, until it becomes like second-nature to us. Be strong brother, keep fighting, we can win this.

[@johnstewart4350]

"...BUT HE THAT HAS POWER OVER HIS OWN WILL.." ~ 1 Corinthians 7:37

[@GoogleUserGoogle1]

Covenant Eyes app has really helped me. Proverbs 5:8 ESV - Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house, .

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@factsbro1130]

Loved this! There is always something vital enough for us to keep self control. The problem is we all say it’s god but we don’t act like it. We take gods grace for granted. The story of Esau, Hebrews 12:15-17 sits on my mind when ever I have lustful thoughts. Christianity means being at war against evil & never giving into the devils tricks! Sometimes we come short but thank god were not saved by keeping laws! God already did all the work when he died on the cross & rose on the third day!

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@ezrahsiao6786]

I just ask myself, "what if Jesus came back tomorrow morning?"

[@FOTWC]

Or in the act of doing it

[@michaelking1091]

If you won’t do it a work then why do it in the presence of God?

[@Xandy2dandY]

This hit hard. Praise God.

[@ScriptureFirst]

Outstanding analogy! Unique & broadly applicable to impulsive behavior. Dialectical reasoning.

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@silverseeker3368]

I heard a testimony of a teenage boy who had died, and then came back to earth. He was extremely embarrassed because all he had ever done was seen by EVERYONE in heaven, and when he received a second chance, he was determined to improve his life! This cut me to the heart about my own life. Rom 2:16 and Mark 4:22 confirms what that boy said - one day all the hidden things of every heart will be exposed and judged. How will I do when I am tested?

[@hannahweatherly4937]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@chrishand9324]

Hannah you're pretty:)

[@bruhmachine87]

@@chrishand9324 Chris your a creep :)

[@chrishand9324]

Not true

[@bruhmachine87]

@@chrishand9324 you legit just called a random woman online creepy

[@chrishand9324]

I did not just call a random woman on here creepy. I said she was pretty .

[@isaacgak7049]

I am greatly mistaken thinking that I was a Christian I am terrified to ask for forgiveness, I chose lust over him so many times and know that nothing matters anymore but when I stand before him on Judgement day he will say he never knew me, I wish I could’ve just stopped, if your reading this please don’t end up like me run away from impurity!

[@isaacgak7049]

@The Righteousness of God In Christ Jesus your right, that kinda put a little hope in me, thanks.

[@CEOofSleep]

I'm in the same place right now, but at the same time it's scary when disregarding God just to satisfy yourself

[@SniffingOutPharisees-DanielP]

Jesus isn’t gonna judge us based on whether how good we are or how bad we are for our salvation.

[@isaacgak7049]

@The Righteousness of God In Christ Jesus Praise God! Thank you for encouraging me.

[@smpl1592]

I really need help i have no friends, and am addicted almost 9 years

[@natalia-yg8gh]

Run to Jesus

[@MariTruely]

Hi. I can relate to not having friends to confide in deep and shameful truths of ourselves. I’m struggling myself and I find it hard to talk about it with anyone! What I can say to give you some encouragement is this: We are born with sin. It doesn’t matter what kind of it. Sin is sin in The Lord’s sight. But God looks down at us with compassion even in our sin. He wants us (you and me) to flee from whatever sin(s) we are carrying on our shoulders at the moment. It is why He sent Jesus to cast it all on him so that we may freely repent & live a new life through Jesus! Killing our flesh’s desires is hard/difficult/challenging...etc. But through Christ, we can do all things. You aren’t alone. You can do this. Each day counts. If you need to be held accountable, I am here to help. May The Lord give you strength to toughen this sin out and for you to flee far away from it so that your soul may be counted saved. I’ll be praying for you!

[@smpl1592]

@@MariTruely thank u very much appreciate it

[@JohnCephas]

@@smpl1592 Peace be with you all. We have a server on the Discord application (bad name I know) if you want to chat there. May the peace of Christ and the blessings of the Holy Spirit of God be upon you.

[@smpl1592]

@@JohnCephas I would love to, is it on the Google play store?

[@inchristalone5765]

Im beliver of christ and IM STILL slave of this horrible sin. What is wrong with me? I have prayed and prayed and still no victory

[@xflatearthx4869]

More than likely nothing wrong with you. I've studied this topic a lot in the past five years. A lot of us our a product of our surroundings. Think of this area of your life, like a dial or gauge. If you're on social media, you have a higher probability of going to porn. If you're on dating apps, you have a higher probability of going to porn. If you watch TV, you have a higher probability of going to porn. Basically what I'm saying is: The more of the world you're putting into your body, the more of the world you'll want (porn included). Try reading colossians 3. I had no idea what it meant to live my life hidden in Christ. Until The Lord reveled to me, what I'm currently doing is a good example - no social media on my phone. So if I want to check social media, I have to check on a computer and be more intentional about it. The more world you put in your body, the more you'll crave. Same with the word. Our bodies reject it, until we start to crave it. and it can be an uphill battle to crave the word. I hope this helps. I can expand a lot on this topic.

[@inchristalone5765]

@@xflatearthx4869 THANKS MAN!

[@isaiahmalonson504]

All of this is so true, I am currently experiencing all of this

[@IniCyber]

We overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. So this is my testimony that JESUS CHRIST delivered me from this terrible bondage of lust, porn, masturbation and he can do the same for you. The bible says we should watch and pray so we won't fall Into temptation..... this is the answer! WATCH : remove all forms of trigger, take a break from social media if you have to. Don't give in to the urges. PRAY : Talk to God and read your bible daily. God help us all.🙏🏻

[@2ndPigeon]

What lamb? Is this some barbaric blood ritual?

[@IniCyber]

@@2ndPigeon Jesus is the Lamb of God (John 1:36) so when the bible says we over come the devil by the blood of the Lamb, it means "The blood of Jesus"

[@2ndPigeon]

@@IniCyber And Jesus being God means that God called himself a lamb. It's such a weird story. And does blood have magical powers now? So far I know it transports ogygen to the brain.

[@slimeytv1278]

Jesus and God saved me from Lust. 🙏🏼

[@MG-hg1sq]

lord jesus chirst is god

[@FOTWC]

Pray for me brothers and sister

[@ScriptureFirst]

With you in spirit. You pray too. Father wants to hear directly from you!

[@ScriptureFirst]

@@guitarlover3593 May He call us to & stir our hearts to enjoy the peace & strength of daily communion with Him, in Jesus' name.

[@lukewagner8871]

Hebrews 12:16-17 KJVS [16] Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. [17] For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@camrynlee1462]

I have been addicted to porn for years. With that said, I respectfully disagree with this. I listen to and agree with many things he says but disagree with this. The issue is, challenging something like lust (which is a release of Dopamine in the brain) and challenging it with another chemical release like (Cortisol or adrenaline) which is often experienced during fear, is not an example of someone who is not addicted. See the release of cortisol or adrenaline is still a response of the flesh. So, it maybe easy, on one occasion, to substitute a fleshly response like dopamine for another fleshly response like cortisol. After all we are still satisfying the flesh regardless if someone decides to watch porn or stop their friend from being murdered in front of them. There still exist a satisfying of the flesh in that moment. The decision to save your friend or watch porn can be base off of what decision seems most urgent to the flesh at that time. And for most, saving your friend would satisfy the fear and anxiety that is urgently rushing through you. That fear may seem more urgent to something like porn which may always be there later.I think ,The question is, if the same situation was presented over and over and over again, month after month, would the addict continue to make to same decision to save his friends life and deny the lust. Just my thoughts but Jesus has the power to break all fleshly desires. God bless us all❤️❤️

[@toma.062]

Please pray for me. I have been fighting with lust for two months. This is one of the hardest fight in my life. May the grace and power of God break me free from this sin forever! Amen.

[@busybody1474]

When you realize that God can see everything you're doing, you will find something else to do and before long the devil will flee from you.. when you're tempted, take refuge in God's word.. Read your Bible, there is massive power in his holy word that can break the chains of addiction and set you free ❤

[@jcpatricio9696]

Thank you so much for this Pastor John! I have a follow up question. If one is a christian but still falls in the sin of lust, will he/she also loose Jesus when he sins as was discussed here? Thank you so much for allowing yourselves to be used mightily by our God, Lord and Savior!

[@depuli27]

If you live according to the flesh YOU WILL DIE, but if BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH the deeds of the body YOU WILL LIVE (Romans 8:13 ESV)

[@krunkle5136]

Your allcaps looks 'of the flesh'.

[@zarleymcalpine3131]

Not sure if piper is right here if he is only talking about believers..If you die in bondage to this type of sin,but are born again,you will still see the bueaty of Christ,although it is not a natural state for a Christian to live in.

[@joellet7777]

Please please pray for me against the spirit of lust, immorality and masturbation please people of God I’m so desperate I hate this spirit and how it makes me feel afterwards. I stopped masturbating ever since the beginning of this month because I really felt in my heart to dedicate this month to fasting and prayer but 2 days ago I felt a strong desire to masturbate. I feel terrible cause this happens every time and it really affects my prayer life and relationship with Christ. Please do assist me with prayer people of God, I would really appreciate it. My prayer life has been dead for a while now and every time I try to get back this spirit of masturbation creeps in back again. Thank you in Advance for your prayers and God bless you all

[@fernandojr.palileo1628]

Here is a good topic to discuss on the lust. How to differentiate between sinful lust and proper sexual desire. A no bs straight forward discussion on what you can and cannot do. Because listening on this topic is frustrating, preachers keep harping on how bad lust is but couldn't really teach how to deal with it in the practical real life scenario. Talking about it philosophically has little use if we do not know what we can actually enjoy.

[@tylere5817]

I thought we couldn't lose salvation? If we do lust and fall, can we lose our salvation?

[@simon_lz]

No, but if you lust remain in that lust without repenting, that will be proof on the Day of Judgement that you were not a true Christian.

[@tylere5817]

​@simon_lz that's not what he said, he didn't give a difference. Why do you lie like that by saying this doesn't apply to christians. He's talking about the spirit at work in a beliver and he's saying that person is given a choice the preciousness of purity forever in christ, Or the danger of hell because of that sin. That's how God enables us to hold onto the precious blood of Jesus, but that person can still say no. The christian does have a choice here yet in other places he says the christian doesn't have a choice and will go to heaven because the spirit will persevere them if there called.

[@alvarobarreto2286]

John Piper says: Sex is worship in marriage - this is new-age teaching. Holy Spirit doesn't give you fear to keep you from sinning but empowers you to overcome sin if you're born-again.

[@xflatearthx4869]

Hello @Alvaro. I don't know too much about John Piper. But I'll tell you what I think he meant here. If you're doing all things in Christ, you are in constant worship. Like, you can worship through going to work, mowing the lawn, doing your kids laundry, making love with your wife. Hope this helps

[@noahfletcher3019]

Worship is obedience first. So then if you have waited for marriage and pushed through tempting times to give yourself to your wife/husband in a union that is honouring then that is worship. You're just repeating nonesense you heard somewhere. Read your bible.

[@CesarD321]

@@noahfletcher3019 amen i agree

[@alvarobarreto2286]

@@xflatearthx4869 You can worship God while you do all things not through all things you do. Eg. meeting and chatting with a friend over a cup of coffee is not an act of worship but promoting righteousness at every opportunity is an act of worship. Thanking and praising God (aloud or under your breath) is also an act of worship. Choosing to please God over your friend/spouse is also an act of worship. So whether you eat or drink or enjoy your spouse in sex, do it giving thanks to God who has liberally given us all these things out of His goodness; then this is worship not the act itself.

[@alvarobarreto2286]

@@noahfletcher3019 Obedience is worship (not the other way around) Obedience all the time (not just first) I agree abstinence is obedience but Jesus said even lustful heart is disobedience. I don’t know about you but I have failed in this area too many times. So I agree with Jesus - that I can do nothing without Him - so I receive His cleansing by ‘faith’ and walk in the Spirit to overcome the flesh.

[@jonathanmolina9588]

I've been struggling with this, I been trying to quit especially when my intrusive thoughts forces me to sin and I feel like they shut up when I fall to lust

[@herr_schaftszeiten1893]

I dont get it. Does he say, I can loose my salvation by consuming porn?

[@peacenholiness6855]

It is apart of sin.....

[@clarkjasperlaysico8204]

Please help me Lord...

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@Your_Mossad_Handler]

Pretty sure even a heroin addict would put off their next hit if an ISIS member was threatening their family. Based off this nothing but an autonomic reflex is an addiction. Not sure this is a good metaphor.

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@vesselsoffire5900]

I have Tried not to have sex with my gf when Im alone with her and after being saved 95% of the time kept on commiting adultry and felt terrible everytime asking God to forgive me and give me strength not to commit and the last time I commited it I felt the holy spirit leave and so did my gf and now we Think weve lost salvation how do we get it back I feel completely hopeless like iv lost every chance

[@okekegodisgreatobiajulu3110]

Do you remember the story of Blind Bartimaeus in the Bible? That’s Mark 10:49. That’s what Jesus is saying to you today. He call you to Himself.

[@calvinsbeard7423]

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:9‬ As for strategies to avoid falling into this sin again, I would suggest that you and your girlfriend make a point of no longer being alone together until you get married.

[@dreagranig9006]

I've had such feelings of God leaving me as well. But don't trust your feelings. Trust God's Word. We all need to. Maybe you need to get away for a while... to a completely private place where you can be alone with the Lord in prayer. Confess what you have done and ask Him to help you forsake your sin. We're in this together 🤍. I also mess up every day BIGTIME. But seek Him. Leave everything else behind.

[@dreagranig9006]

Oh and also, God knows what a strong grip temptation has on us. Maybe you being alone with your gf is a trigger such as it would be giving wine to a recovering alcoholic at a seemingly harmless event. Maybe meet up in public spaces where nothing too drastic would happen. God tells us to run from sin. So we need to take drastic measures to keep us safe from situations where temptation is easy to give in to. Hope this helped!

[@CEOofSleep]

Step 1: STOP BEING ALONE WITH YOUR GIRLFRIEND IN PRIVATE (being alone with her is okay in public)

[@kabandana2900]

Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? And anyone who has died has been freed from seen ( he/she can’t sin again). After dying with Christ he was raised from dead through the glory of the father, we too were raised with him. •the sin can not enslave us again •we are dead to sin but alive to God So as people who have been brought from death to life, after believing that we are no longer alive to sin, we have to offer our parts of our bodies to him as instruments of righteousness. This is simply what Paul taught Romans in chapter 6. (Read this chapter again and again and again until you believe it as it is) The lord set me free from addictions through this chapter (Romans 6). Take this as your very own message read it many times and meditate on it. Surely the word of God is living and active 💪🏾 Hallelujah 🙌🏾

[@Kenneth2816]

Calling sonething a legitimate addiction doesn't mean its not sin. God created the gift if habit, but our brains can be affected by trauma and other things which set up a loss of control. Any addiction can be beaten, but to deny addiction as a human reality iz is reckless.

[@VYMQGSOH]

If someone was willing to slit my throat, i would do it then just knowing i finally get to leave this soon to be godforsaken body. It would just be easier if God would do it that way, but no, he always prolongs suffering just to watch it a little longer. After all, he's not putting us through this more than once, this is his only opportunity to watch it.

[@Sam-pm7lo]

God allows suffering because he is using it to refine and us and grow us. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-4 “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭ I pray that God begins to encourage you and lift you up with His mighty hand.

[@tobiasisrael3758]

I'm not sure I completely follow what he is saying. Sexual sin came about me at a very early age. As a coping mechanism to pain and rejection. So him saying "it's based on what you believe" that we act on sexual lust...I'm not sure he elaborated what he meant... He put out some conceptual information and leaves you there.... without defining his position....im thinking this guy is out to cause people to make one feel hopeless... He is the extreme perverse opposite of the prosperity feel good ministry. And if your not careful this will pull you in if you're not paying attention. If your so into the mind of working to get yourself free from sin. Through much prayer and fasting and reading the word we can overcome as we wait on the Lord. How he is presenting it may not fit how anyone initially became habitually addicted especially if you started out in elementary school. And pureness of heart has everything to do with the way David embraced Gods character and complained not when God chastised him. And this is why David was a man after Gods own heart.

[@busybody1474]

So the pastor sounds condemning which is wrong, but this feel-good ministry that you mention is absolutely wrong as well.. Don't trust anyone except Jesus Christ alone for truth, read your Bible daily

[@jacobpina8859]

Guys Help! I think I gave in too much I knew about Christ all my life and was a “Christian” but I still gave in again and again and again and I’m terrified that I’ve fallen too deep! And can’t see Christ as supremely beautiful and satisfying anymore! I’m terrified of my salvation please don’t water down anything if you have an answer give me the truth is it truly possible that I could’ve fallen too deep? I want to see Christ as my supreme pleasure please please pray for me it’s all I ask. I need a true Miracle from God... My name is Jacob

[@isdistinct1597]

I’m in the same boat with you! I’m worried about my salvation too because I keep falling into porn. I feel like God wants us to reach the book of John in the Bible.

[@marianschroder6574]

I want to refer you to David Pawson's ministry and listen to his 6 part series of the normal Christian birth. If you then are sure you are a Christian and part of a discipleship ministry, you will be able in the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome this habitual sin. Furthermore, it helps most people struggling with pornography to have an accountability partner with whom they can honestly work to overcome temptation. Wishing for you God's blessings.

[@jacobpina8859]

@I Devyka Yes most Sundays but I can’t lie I miss every other week it seems

[@PapaSeed]

@@jacobpina8859 have you even tried praying and fasting for help? Have you even tried reading your Bible and praying earnestly? Have you even tried limiting time on your pc/phone for a week? *don’t tell me you can stop* God saved me he can save you

[@jacobpina8859]

@@PapaSeed I think God is helping me as we speak the prayers are already helping! And I think he will give me full faith in Christ and I trust he will do the same for you @Is Distinct in time we will be healed he will reveal his Glory, Goodness and Grace to us thank you for those who prayed! Even though it’s been one hour I feel it and I pray that I will not doubt again and have Full assurance as well as everyone else who has this problem

[@Jaminz_]

Please pray for me and my ability to resist temptation

[@simonbrown1486]

Thanks Pastor John

[@pastorjosephprince372]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@setionos]

- Pornography and sexual desire: Not all sexual desire is lust; sexual desire is God-made and has a proper place, potentially becoming an act of worship in marriage. - Lust defined: Lust is sexual desire that dishonors its object and disregards God, undermining the sacredness of individuals as God's creations. - Role of self-control: Self-control is crucial in managing lust; addiction is relative and not an absolute state, as self-control can be summoned in high-stakes situations. - The power of belief: People are primarily controlled by their beliefs about consequences rather than the intensity of sexual desire; self-control hinges on their perceptions of outcomes. - Holy Spirit's role: The Holy Spirit produces self-control in believers by revealing the beauty of Christ, offering the choice between losing oneself in lust or finding purity and eternal rewards.

[@sherlockhomeless7138]

I don't understand his sentences.

[@ongchen7516]

Please pray for me my fellow brethren, i want to follow God with all my heart but pornography and masturbation these sin has set it's bondages in me please pray for me so i can be free and put my faith in God alone. Every time i do it i feel so guilty and then i decide to follow God but after some days or weeks i get the same urge that i feel very hard to overcome and i give in i feel like there's a evil spirit of lust that attacks me when I'm at the weakest, I've been struggling to follow God and it's been 2 months since i decided to become a born again Christian. Please remember me in your prayers so i can be delivered from this sin, i encourage other brothers and sisters to not give in to this temptation too it's the worst feeling to know that you've let God down but our God is a God of mercy and grace let us all pray for each other and stand our ground against the Devil.

[@timking7788]

Amen, Keep reading and fasting. I have found that when I fast and read the word, I am stronger spiritually and am easier able to resist. In a time when so many things are designed to trigger lust within us, we need to have the word of God in our minds and hearts and then we'll have the power to overcome. For it is written in the books of Ezekiel and Jeremiah that God will give us a new heart and remove the stony heart and give us a softened fleshy heart and how he would write his torah (instructions/laws) on our hearts and minds and cause us to obey him, and that he'd be our God and we would be his people. His spirit gives us the power to obey him, which is why Yeshua (Jesus) gave us the spirit on the day of Shavuot (Pentecost) so by his grace we may live soberly, Holy and Godly, even in this present ungodly age Titus 2:11 -15

[@jameshizon4861]

Thanks for sharing. God is with you! Never give up. I've been a Christian for years, and I feel like this is a harder season. Keep praying and pressing on to Him, spending time in fellowship and His word, and meditating on the horrors of the nature of sin and its consequences enough to lead you back to the sweet aroma of Christ's divine mercy!!

[@ongchen7516]

@@timking7788 Thank you so much brother will definitely try to fast and pray.

[@ongchen7516]

@@jameshizon4861 I will try my best to resist thank you brother.

[@dreagranig9006]

😭😭😭😭😭 I feel you!! I sturggle with other bondages (gluttony) and I am addicted to sugar. I have tried to cut sugar out of my diet for good, because it is like a drug for me. I even had the whole thing under control for a while, but like it is with alcoholics, just letting loose a little bit got me right back into slavery. I fall into the pit of binging on sugar practically every day now and it's killing me because I hate cheating on God. But Jesus knows what we are going through. Infact, when He is in the garden of Gethsemane, He tells His disciples to pray with Him before He would be crucified. Knowing that they are tired and might fall asleep, He tells them to pray, so that they would not enter into temptation! Also when Jesus is tempted by Satan, He quotes scripture to counteract what Satan tells Him to do. This is how we should fight. I think it is time for both of us to get onto our hands and knees and pray fervently, seeking the scriptures. Heads up, my brother. I'm praying for you!

[@cobyleebrooks]

this does not sound like perseverance of the saints...

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@tylere5817]

This is what I thought I wish he would have addressed that. Is he saying that a born again believer can lose salvation?

[@simon_lz]

@@tylere5817 I think the biblical view is that Christians would lose their salvation if they were to fall deep enough into sin without repenting (this is evidenced by several verses in the book of Hebrews, but God in His grace keeps us from falling that far (this is evidenced by Jude 1:24 for example), and He uses those warnings like in the book of Hebrews as a instrument to keep us from falling away.

[@broskichannel4163]

Your seed is your life energy and it makes you Christ like. You can resist the temptation in Jesus name.

[@broskichannel4163]

@@williamsmith9948 i know this.. why are you telling me this? i am saying if we stop masturbating we will be more like christ. im not saying we will be Christ,we cant.. the bible commands us to be like christ

[@broskichannel4163]

@@williamsmith9948 Alright man, im not trusting in my work for my salvation i trust on his work. not masturbating is just a by product of my faith and it gives me amazing benefits wich are life giving blessings from God, let me put it that way.

[@broskichannel4163]

@@williamsmith9948 same brother 🙏

[@joshuaokoro-sokoh2993]

Because That's your family member or best friend's life on the line. What's your point?

[@Gazman67]

When we are transformed into our immortal bodies the inescapable corruption of the flesh will be no more. Yeshua pointed to sin in order to recognise salvation from it , is through Him only. Be aware of sin, fight against it but salvation from it comes through Christs's sacrifice and believing in Him and He who sent Him for that purpose.

[@tapinijackson6574]

So there's no coming back if u gave into lust?

[@tylere5817]

I thought the same let me no if you get an answer?

[@simon_lz]

@@tylere5817 Actually if you repent and turn back to Christ, you can still be saved. Ezekiel 18:21-23 21 “But if a wicked person turns away from all his sins that he has committed and keeps all my statutes and does what is just and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die. 22 None of the transgressions that he has committed shall be remembered against him; for the righteousness that he has done he shall live. 23 Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?"

[@uncasunga1800]

He is way off about "addiction". The person with the knife or money can stop one from looking THAT moment. But the desire remains every day all day. The Bondage of the Will. Whatever is sick and twisted in us is the evil causing teh symptoms like pornography foul language and all other God ignoring sins.

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Romans 7:9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

[@FranciscoFelix-t7v]

I have the same problem but I start looking my major satisfaction in Christ and joy from Christ is huge including peace and happiness but sometimes I use to be distracted by beautiful lady around me and my attention is immediately changed toward that desire lust right now I battle every day because I know my flesh is still alive I pray to the Lord everyday asking for help every time temptation coming I choose obeying my lord and savior because that is my pleasure right now obey the one who set me free

[@marvinpetion1814]

Jesus loves you all❤️, allow him into your hearts.

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@randomuser6306]

An external motivating force acting upon you to influence your actions is the exact opposite of self control...

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@vusimngomezulu2500]

Is all deference churches around the world are true Christians according to the bible?

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@morriswilburn9858]

If you spend a lot of your time fantasizing about driving a Ferrari, you will become dissatisfied with the Honda Accord you have, even though it is a good car.

[@Triumphandecstasy]

No coincidence Pastor John Piper is named "Piper". What he has to say, is good and helpful, but his delivery can much do without the drama and his excibit of passion! The yelling is not helpful, in fact I find it very deterring to such a serious subject. I think one would benefit more from the stoic version and ask him to control his passion and drama, so those in need can truly benefit from what he is saying. When someone believes him or herself to be a defenseless victim, they don't need nor want to be yelled at. It almost sounds like he is trying to convince himself. Really! As Paul said, season your words with love. I say, be emotionally sober when speaking about an urgent and serious issue! If one is looking for drama, go to the theatre!

[@thomasc777]

He is preaching fervently, hes not just spewing empty words into the air or bloviating.

[@musclemilk1880]

No temptation is greater than you can handle. God will always provide a way out. If you look at a woman with list you are an adulterer at heart. Pray that God will change your heart and pray that He will help you. He helped me so He can help you!

[@sumiyabaatarenkhbaatar4274]

Amen.

[@pastorjosephprince372]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on ([phone]) him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit faith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@lhodges8106]

By that logic wouldn't the vast majority of marital sex be wrong?

[@noahfletcher3019]

Marital sex is not wrong because it is marital sex.

[@lhodges8106]

@@noahfletcher3019 so without it being characteristically different than non-marital sex in any way, its just not wrong? Why would anyone who can't marry respect the notion that they need to discipline themselves harshly not because sex is wrong but just because its for more privileged people than them?

[@noahfletcher3019]

@@lhodges8106 non marital sex is completely different because commitment has been made.

[@lhodges8106]

@@noahfletcher3019 okay I can do that too

[@noahfletcher3019]

@@lhodges8106 That's good. In that case you're good.

[@joneich1591]

Wow.. To think, one can easily LOSE their only soul by this sin.. He is right, it's what YOU ARE TAUGHT to BELIEVE that makes the difference.. Father in Heaven, I pray, that You Lord Jesus cleanse all Hearts this day is this evil sin, makes us all Like the Children we were at one time. Pure hearts without this horrible and evil sin of lust in our hearts, minds and souls. In Jesus Mighty Name I pray this, Amen.

[@sonOfTheL1vingGod]

Romans 10:9 New King James Version 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Luke 11:13 New King James Version 13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

[@TrustintheSon1]

Ask God to forgive you. If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. He cleanses us and saves us by the rejuvenation of the Spirit not because we deserve it but because God is merciful. The good work he began in you he will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. God knows exactly how you will fall. The cross covers us and our sins are as far away as the east is from the west. This is love not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to die for our sins.God is faithful to his promises to save even when we are not.

[@christislife9738]

Who is he referring to? .....those in Adam or those in Christ? Because if he is talking to Christians, then thats a false gospel. So sad to hear such "famous teachers" misrepresent the Word of God.

[@alexandrumoraras]

If looking at porn is considered lust, and lust is a sin, wouldn't it also be a sin desiring an car, dress or anything in life for that matter, anything else that is not to do the will of God?. So kinda everything that we want or desire in this world is a sin, if its not doing the will of God. The only man who honored God was Jesus, he came desiring only to do God's will, and nothing else.

[@augustine5870]

Looking at porn is called lust and , desiring things like cars or even somebody's property is called covetousness which are still sins.

[@alexandrumoraras]

@@augustine5870 but what if its not someone’s property? I mean you see a house that’s selling you want to have, or an expensive car. I just want to go down to the base line and find out that desiring things or desiring something else that is not our Lords will, is a sin. Because lust in its basic form, is desiring a person. What if you are both single? Is is still a sin? Then if that’s a sin, every desire should be a sin, right? except the ones that are in line with God’s in for our life.

[@augustine5870]

@@alexandrumoraras thinking of sexual acts with someone not your wife is sin(lust) and it begins in your mind as Jesus said. Desiring things even if they are not someone's property(if it's not yours) is covetousness. James 4:1 onwards puts this quite well.

[@alexandrumoraras]

@@augustine5870 that’s what I wanted to get at. So actually everything here on earth is a sin, cause we kinda go through life desiring stuff.

[@RyanMorganABC]

Those are absolutely poor examples of defining addiction and sexual addiction. Comparing addiction, to a friend, having her throat slit to avoid acting sexually in that moment doesn't make sense. What makes more sense is having that girl held in the hand of her executioner for 5 years and then see if the person will successfully make good on not acting out his lustful desires.

[@CEOofSleep]

He's talking about self-control

[@RyanMorganABC]

@@CEOofSleep If you listen to the video he is trying to argue whether sexual addiction is real or not. I dont think he knows anything about addiction and has no business talking about it.

[@michaelbedsole970]

Religion is not rational or logical. The whole notion that singles have to banish any and all sexuality from their lives is ludicrous, unnatural, and doomed to failure.

[@CEOofSleep]

@@michaelbedsole970 why should I listen to you? You evolved from fish

[@michaelbedsole970]

@@CEOofSleep Why should I listen to you?... you think fairytales are real.

[@inaughtonart518]

What is wrong with this guy. Such a talented pastor except when it comes to women. He has not got a clue. He totally does not link porn and rape/abuse. Just makes it an issue trying yo help people to quit instead of telling them they are supporting rape and abuse of children. Always making these issues about men's addictions instead of telling them the effects of this evil on others. Direct effects not how they VIEW someone.

[@busybody1474]

struggle with porn?? Four words that will change your life.. STOP HIDING FROM GOD if you're watching porn God is watching you.. You're literally sinning right in front of God. Nothing is secret, nothing is hidden.. every thought and deed will be brought into the light. That's what stopped me and if you fear God, it will stop you as well. When you're tempted say these three words from now on.. no more hiding. Before long your chains will be broken and you will be joyful again ❤

[@adamc1966]

Its free on the internet 👍👍

[@kriegerdeslichtsx]

2:30-4:55

[@Jadedyxy]

Imagine God, Jesus and all the angels are watching you in the act 😬😬😬👀👀

[@benedictalmarines3856]

Yeah, it’s so shameful. Sometimes I ask myself, was I even saved in the first place? Perhaps I’m that dog who went back to its vomit, and like the sow who was washed went back to wallowing in the mire.

[@brianbirks4158]

watching you and wishing to join in you dirty fecker hail mary

[@wagner9050]

Then take a flamethrower to Chatsworth Californication.

[@angloaust1575]

Lot of emphasis on porn but none on violence in films?

[@xflatearthx4869]

Hi David, yes I agree. But, why would a Chris-follower WANT to watch sin on a screen? I turned off Hollywood back in 2003.

[@angloaust1575]

@@xflatearthx4869 Yes one has to be selective It's hard to escape fully from sin Even in every day life People who join communes or Monasteries often find sin there As well ie Waco jonestown Corruption will remain until we are Resurrected

[@Aiden-ly6ru]

Jesus is king

[@tribulentone2599]

The Spirit of Ishtar dominates this generation, its crazy

[@samuelbrown7831]

Praise the Lord, you notice this.

[@adamc1966]

She has been with us for 4000 years. Praise be to Inanna.

[@mickeytollison]

The election is over. Is John Piper back to acting like a christian conservative to get his base back or still saying pride is equal to abortion? BTW, abortion may be the biggest show of pride possible. Is there anything more prideful than saying we know better than God and the baby He created should not live?

[@HearGodsWord]

You know that this was from several years ago, right?

[@sion1677]

All sin are equal and hated by God. We need to understand that God hate sin because it destroys His creation.

[@krunkle5136]

I will sound facetious, but I wonder about hentai. But then it'd probably be considered idolatry or something, under Christian ideology which Christ is supreme?

[@krunkle5136]

@Elijah Well, he sure never commanded people to watch KZbin. Idk, Imo, I think pornography falls under virtually all media in general, distractions that keep us from facing reality. Movies, tv shows featuring friends, families, etc going through emotional challenges is a type of emotional pornography. Someone can become addicted to watching other peoples' drama because they lack it IRL, just like someone can become addicted to watching depictions of sex because they don't have a sex partner.

[@mibict]

Really, really, not god example...

[@angloaust1575]

We have been bombarded thruout The cinematic age with murder themes Whodunnit thrillers In the eyes of god murder is a greater sin than lust

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@christopherskipp1525]

This convoluted strained torturous sermon needs explaining by Piper otherwise its obscurity renders it rather useless.

[@pastorphilipbabu9166]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name

[@christopherskipp1525]

@@pastorphilipbabu9166 How much do you charge to deliver people from demonic attack? By the way, how is business? You should hook up with those merchants Jesus threw out of the temple selling pigeons and sheep, no?

[@christopherskipp1525]

@@pastorphilipbabu9166 So, Pastor Babu, I take it you are not, in fact, John Piper. I just wanted to confirm this, if is it a fact. Thank you.

[@AdverseOpinion]

So in a sentence you should repress your sexuality out of fear. Sounds like a good idea...

[@treydevercelly7518]

I think you might be feeling the reality of God’s judgement in his voice, and are thinking he’s trying to scare us away from sex. This isn’t it at all. He’s trying to give us the realization of our sexual sin, giving multiple examples, voice tones, etc. that will hit different people the way they need it.

[@treydevercelly7518]

I felt and heard the judgement, that’s why I say this.

[@krunkle5136]

Well I guess you could sublimate it into a hobby, but I don't think that's a thing in Christianity.

[@2ndPigeon]

Me and my girlfiend both watch porn. We've been together for 6 years. Best relationship so far. I don't know what this is all about.

[@alexiamaynard8338]

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 Hey Vincent, I understand where your coming from, before I follow Christ I had the same mindset about sin, but after going through a break up I realize how bad I have been being in sinful relationship, and suffering from depression while in the relationship and after it, I was believing the lies of the enemy by not realizing how much sin was affecting me, but Jesus in his goodness convicted me and delivered me. Jesus calls us to repent, and to accept him as our Lord and savior, we all need Him because we all have sin. I pray that you seek and find the Truth in Jesus name, He loves you and to have a relationship with him is what will set you free from sin.

[@2ndPigeon]

@@alexiamaynard8338 Don't worry. I'm not going to cheat on my girlfriend with a 2000 year old Jewish street rabbi. That would be gay and the bible doesn't speak highly of that.

[@adamc1966]

@@2ndPigeon its all about guilt and control. Don't let this lame video get you down.

[@michaelbedsole970]

Just more ridiculous complaining about and condemning normal, natural human sexuality. Human sexuality is not dependent upon marriage.

[@carloslopez-wb7dz]

If you think watching porn and touching yourself is normal then sir you are very deceived! Porn addiction is like any other addictions, after a while the same dose will not satisfied you any longer and you naturally will crave the high feelings then that leads to another level.. from a porn addict, to a sex addict then from touching yourself and getting that instant high won’t do any more. Normal relationship will no longer satisfy you because honestly sex in real life is not like the sex in those scene that you see and indulge in. Please look up what porn can do to alter your brain! Then it could lead to getting that high and acting on the instant maybe with a prostitute, because no wholesome lady will be okay with her man lusting after another person. There is your road to you death.. because when you dabble into that world TRUST that you will be damaged. Weather it financially, cause you need money to feed that addiction, or even walking into situation where you directly put your life in danger, you could be robbed and kill, or getting a disease that take over you life, anyway it will all result to death. And if death doesn’t scare you because you think that when it’s over you won’t know anything else, then that’s another lie that satan puts into your head. Life doesn’t end when you die, you will still have to face your judgement day,and we all know where the ones that disobedient to the Lord is going. Imagine all thru your life if there is a time that you are in so much pain that you can’t handle, well multiply that by a number that you can’t even think of, and that is your pain for ETERNITY. Please turn back to God , and I pray for the ones like you who are so lost.. And if you think that my word is completely foolish then that is fine live your life how you want to, for I am no one to you.. but please do not spread your misguided message to other who are trying to climb out of the hole, and don’t cause other to fall in it because of your mislead message. Luke17:1-4 Matthew18: 6-9 Anyone that cause the believer to sin will be punish by it. Their blood will be on your hand sir. So again, from the bottom of my heart because Jesus love me and he taught me to love.. I relay this message to you in love. I pray that you will ask the Lord to soften your heart so you may receive this message, and repent from your own sins, and may you rejoice in his salvation with the assurance that you will be welcome home in heaven. Amen.

[@michaelbedsole970]

@@carloslopez-wb7dz Actually, it's completely normal. What ISN'T normal is this perverse hatred religion directs and human sexuality. What ISN'T normal is this perverse idea that singles should stifle and excise any and all forms of sexuality from their lives. You're the one who is deceived. Your claims about porn are biased and incorrect. Plenty of research has shown porn to be harmless. As far as addictions go; it's possible to get addicted to just about anything, so saying "it's addictive" is pretty meaningless.

[@ThePhluff]

@@michaelbedsole970 You're right that it's normal, but Christians are called to be abnormal, "not of this world" per se. If you care more about tickling your pickle than the eternality of your soul then by all means keep it up, just remember that it was your decision to throw yourself out of the presence of God, and therefore Hell.

[@michaelbedsole970]

@@ThePhluff Only a warped deity would have such problems with you tickling your pickle, especially after supposed deity instilled that pickle tickling urge in you. As for the existence of such a deity, you've yet to prove it even exists. Do you really want to waste your life on something that has never been proven? People are in the world and of the world. It's that simple.

[@ThePhluff]

@@michaelbedsole970 I didn't set out to prove He exists, I'm sure nothing I say would convince you otherwise. I've seen firsthand how the godless go about their lives and I'd hardly call a life in devotion to a higher being and the fruits such a life produces a waste.

[@republicofliveGood]

I'm still stuck in masturbation and porn after two years of soberness, please help

[@busybody1474]

Very easy to help yourself, stop hiding from God.. he sees what you're doing, you're literally sinning right in front of your ultimate judge. God understands your struggle but he doesn't excuse it. He sends Holy Spirit to strengthen the heart of every believer that you may be able to bear it. From now on whenever you're tempted, tell God no more hiding.. before long the devil will flee from you and you will be joyful again.. Hit me up anytime if you need to talk, praying for you ❤