Pornography continues to the be “silent” killer within the American church today. It’s a topic that few discuss and many believe it to be a “normal” process of a man’s life. The Bible screams otherwise and Jesus is clear that if you don’t fight lust you will go to hell. (Matt. 5:28-29) (See an excellent sermon by John Piper on exactly this.)
Pornography is a dragon that will grow and grow until is consumes your soul. (1 Peter 2:11) The following video clip is from a show called “Wretched” hosted by Todd Friel of Way of the Master Radio. It’s a convicting and excellent statement on the dangers of the sin and rebellion that is lust and pornography.
If you are in this sin of lust and pornography you are not alone. You need to realize the seriousness of this sin. It is a direct rebellion against God. There is release of the bondage and captivity of sin through Jesus Christ. There is an excellent group called “Setting Captives Free” that offers help through Biblical counseling. One of the best books I have read on the subject of sexual sin is entitled “At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry” by Steve Gallagher. I would also recommend viewing some of the videos over at I’ll Be Honest. May we continually fight and make war with sin through the power Christ gives us through His Word and His Spirit!
Soli Deo Gloria!
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I think it is always wise to remember that the commands and warnings in the Sermon on the Mount were pre-church and addressed to the Leagalistic Jews and were intended to teach the same thing that Paul uses in Galatians and James uses for the 12 tribes. Thet the Law demands perfection in order for it to declare one righteous, not exceptions form its demands. (Be ye Perfect…-and if that isnt clear enough to tell us what he means, he clarifies) AS YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN IF PERFECT.
So I tend to disagree that the warning against lust in Matt. 5 is for Christians and the results are Hell. I do agree that as Paul says in I Tim. “Let all who name the name of Christ, depart from sin”. That is the desire of the Lord but not conditional on our Salvation since that is a gift guaranteed by the Power of God.
But to add. I also do agree that Pornography is one of the greatest weapons used to derail Christians in their walks. It has been very effective from the Old Testament Fathers all the way until today, so dont think the Enemy will stop using it anytime soon. But in Christ there is power and growth that only comes from staying connected to Him in fellowship (Col. 2-3)and the Word.(too many references for this one to put here..lol.
And there is MUCH wisdom in living a transparent life, at least with a mentor or two in Christ.