Sunday, January 27, 2013

The Pains of Pornography (Part 3)



It Takes the Joy Out of Life

Prolonged usage leads to depression. “There is no motivation without dopamine. When mice have been stopped from generating dopamine, they won't walk over to their food dish, have sex, or take any action at all. They will chew and swallow food if it's placed in their mouths, but otherwise, they'll die of hunger. They literally die from apathy.”[i]One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet” (Proverbs 27:7). Think of honey for a moment. There are medicinal properties behind it as well a slight pleasure we find in its sweet flavor. What happens if one gorges oneself on it? That person ends up sick, upset, and generally unpleasant to be around. Nothing will satisfy that individual. When one is addicted to this medium, he finds himself unable to find joy in even the simpler things in life. Why? His mind is fixated on one product and there is no joy to be found in his life. The one who practices self-control and abstains from such practices finds joy in even the smallest area of life.

It Kills Concentration

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). Paul encourages the brethren at Philippi to focus on pure, godly items and lists them one by one. The mind of the Christian should be focused on these areas of righteousness. Good luck focusing on those things when you are addicted to pornography. While it is not impossible, pornography pretty much destroys one’s ability to concentrate. Students who began using the product in high school or college saw a sharp drop in grades and many were unable to get said grades up until it was no longer being used.


[i] McDougal, Brian (2012-11-10). Porned Out: erectile dysfunction, depression, and 7 more (selfish) reasons to quit porn (Kindle Locations 155-157).  . Kindle Edition.

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