Pray
Often
Paul wrote to, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17). In giving an example of
prayer, Christ said to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil…” (Matthew 6:13a).
Prayer is a valuable tool. When one feels the temptation, go to God in prayer.
Seek forgiveness from the Father when we fail. When one prays to God, name the
problem by its name. It is not because God does not know what issues we face.
When one prays, “God help me with my problem with pornography,” it becomes a
bitter reminder of not only our problem but also the need for God’s help during
this time. It also makes one long for the day he no longer has to say those
words.
Change
Your Habits
Human beings are creatures of habit. Be aware of the times of day you are
most susceptible to the addiction. Find certain activities to replace this one.
Many have found that exercise, finding new hobbies, and Bible study has helped
in fighting the addiction. DO NOT swap this addiction out with another sin. One
will find himself in the same situation. Addicted to sin and is no better off
than he was in the beginning.
Kill
the Addiction
“Mortify therefore
your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate
affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which
things 'sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience” (Col. 3:5-6). With the focus on the
physical nature of an addiction, it is also important to talk about the
spiritual nature of this beast. Continuing in this act will lead to the wrath
of God coming upon the one who is involved in it. Therefore, it is of the
utmost importance that one kills this addiction while they still have
opportunity.
These are the pains of
pornography. It affects individuals spiritually and physically. It destroys who
we are and enslaves us. If you find yourself deep within this addiction, please
come out of it.
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