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AJG

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I am not a hardcore porn addict, but at times I do venture to sites which lead to some certain actions which I am not happy about, then feel extremely guilty. For me I just don't want to this anymore but backsliding is very common for me. I feel mad at myself because I became weak and gave in. I think beautiful women is a blessing from GOD, all woman are actually. I am married as well, I know this is a common struggle for others as well.
 

cedarhart

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Since it seems that you are not shy about this problem and realize that you have this problem, why aren't you seeking help through support groups for that. This is for Spiritual study and sharing. Porn addiction, as you wll know is a serious subject and is best handled with a professional and a support group for that.You ask who else struggles with porn? This is not a forum to discuss porn.
 

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a lot of men who get introduced to the internet get addicted to porn. I heard a speech from a youth councilor where he described a kid sheepishly went up to him and whispered " I'm addicted to porn" and he responded "so is everyone else." I find I hit porn hard when i fall away from God. There are multiple steps you can take.1. check out settingcaptivesfree.com, it has a sixty day purity course which is perfect to get you on the right track.2. If your on a computer and you get the temptation, Leave. If your watching TV and you get the temptation leave, get away from the area. Throw your computer, TV, Magazines, etc. out if you have too. Jesus said it best "27"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[e] 28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. (Mathew 5: 27-30)3. Now I can guarantee you your not the only person in this world who is addicted to porn, and as Jesus Said "I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:19-20taking the verse a little our of context, but try to join or make a support group, people who are going to hold you accountable, pray for you, befriend you, be there for you. Look it up online, most of the people who have manged to quit pornography, masturbation, etc. have done so while in a group like this. It is so much easier to quit with other people than alone. hope this advice helpsand just so you know, Christ has already forgiven you. This battle was won when Jesus died on the cross, just step up and accept that victory.your brother in ChristRyan Fitz
 

AJG

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Since it seems that you are not shy about this problem and realize that you have this problem, why aren't you seeking help through support groups for that. This is for Spiritual study and sharing. Porn addiction, as you wll know is a serious subject and is best handled with a professional and a support group for that.You ask who else struggles with porn? This is not a forum to discuss porn.
No but porn is a huge problem within fellow Christians. I am not ashamed about it, I would say 80% on here look at porn, it's a fact of life. It's something I want to get away with and I feel I don't professional help. My help would be praying to GOD and ask him to give me strength to fight the fleshly matters. We are all weak in the flesh.I noticed on other christian boards they had a topic or section where it's called Chains of addictions. It's a place for christians to come clean about certain addictions they are trying to overcome, whether it be drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling, anything.
 

Martin W.

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The greatest use of the internet is to view porn.Most people will not admit it. Our sinful nature loves things done in secret. It entices a desire for more. The guilt that comes afterward compounds the problem. The feelings of failure chip away at the faith of the Christian. The enemy of Christianity can tear great chunks out of our lives simply with a picture of a beautiful woman or a handsome man. He provides the picture , the rest we do to ourselves . Guilt , shame, secrets, failure. It grows and grows.The unsaved has a much easier time because he does not have the Holy Spirit inside fighting the sinful nature like the Christian does.Because we christians are stuck with part of our sinful nature while we are down here we must employ the forgiveness we are entitled to for yesterdays sins and the ones we will do tomorrow. Jesus has forgiven all your sins , why don't you do it as well . The enemy of christianity cannot use forgiven sins against you.With some of the guilt washed away it can no longer be used as a lever against the good Christian you strive to be. This helps .Confession disarms the secrets our sinful nature likes to carry around. This can be the hardest part because it involves telling someone else. Hopefully you can tell your spouse or a very trustworthy confidant. Get it out in the open. It is a great release. It is a good start , but not always easy to do.I appreciate your honesty AJG. It is rare.Best wishesTalk laterMartin
 

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The unsaved has a much easier time because he does not have the Holy Spirit inside fighting the sinful nature like the Christian does.
I like this statement and very true. Nice reply Martin W. I will not sugarcoat things at all, I am pretty straight forward, i can be an aggressive christian at times which does get me in trouble.
 

Martin W.

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I can be an aggressive christian at times which does get me in trouble.
I don't know if this is what you mean but I have observed the active Christian who can accomplish a lot seems to have more than a fair share of battles to fight in their personal life.A long time ago when I was an excited new Christian I would push ahead with great christian acomplishments only to get pounded back again in my own life. My few weaknesses became monsters and I would lie low to nurse my wounds.Some of this was emotional ups and downs and spiritual highs and lows we all go through at times. I also confused low emotions with low spirituality which was wrong , I just didnt know the difference at the time.Everybody is different but what seemed to work for me was when I quit trying to reach some Christian Ideal I thought I should be.I gave up trying so hard , realized I had already done the most important thing I could ever do by accepting Jesus Christ. This is really what God wants from us anyway. If we can do some extra , fine.To my surprise when I quit trying so hard , accepted myself , faults and all it was like the Lord would put me in all kinds of circumstances where I could be of some use to him. To my surprise it has happened many times for many years. I just keep my :)stupid:) self out of the way. Let him piece it together. He builds the church. Not me.It has been a great rideMartin
 

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Since it seems that you are not shy about this problem and realize that you have this problem, why aren't you seeking help through support groups for that. This is for Spiritual study and sharing. Porn addiction, as you wll know is a serious subject and is best handled with a professional and a support group for that.You ask who else struggles with porn? This is not a forum to discuss porn.
Why are you being so rude? Be Christ-like and show love. :naughty:Many people go through this problem and not just men (believe it or not). Seek God. Talk to a leader or someone in Church that you can confess this to and have support from. Someone who will help you. That is why God wanted his followers united; to help one another. I have a leader who helps me. She is used by God in a powerful way.Deliverence is needed. Pray. Fast. Read your word. Have a mindset that you will be delivered from this.lol Women are God's gift... but so are men.... ..... but in other ways... not sexually. There should only be ONE women who is gifted to you by God for that.
 

cedarhart

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"No but porn is a huge problem within fellow Christians. I am not ashamed about it, I would say 80% on here look at porn, it's a fact of life. It's something I want to get away with and I feel I don't professional help. My help would be praying to GOD and ask him to give me strength to fight the fleshly matters. We are all weak in the flesh.I noticed on other christian boards they had a topic or section where it's called Chains of addictions. It's a place for christians to come clean about certain addictions they are trying to overcome, whether it be drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling, anything."My point was that you already know what to do and have commented about other Christian boards having section for addictions. You admit that you want to get away with the porn and have decided that 80% of this board look at porn. You are judging and provoking.It would seem that you enjoy talking about this and that is misleading to those who really want to help. You deny that you need professional help which you know is essential also. Looking for help, I would think that you would stick with the groups that you have found with addiction sites. So, again, what are your expectations for this group? And being a Christian, I would expect that you would capitalize the name out of respect.
 

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Why are you being so rude? Be Christ-like and show love. :naughty:.
I dont think one is being rude to be honest if one knows they have a problem and doesnt do anything but keep saying I have a problem maybe a little honesty in a question is what they need . I have seen this many times I dont think all problems can be solved as easy as you make it sound or it wouldnt be so previlent ... Sometimes you have to present cold hard facts call it tough love or whatever ..but its always with the goal of helping in mind ........
 

AJG

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"No but porn is a huge problem within fellow Christians. I am not ashamed about it, I would say 80% on here look at porn, it's a fact of life. It's something I want to get away with and I feel I don't professional help. My help would be praying to GOD and ask him to give me strength to fight the fleshly matters. We are all weak in the flesh.I noticed on other christian boards they had a topic or section where it's called Chains of addictions. It's a place for christians to come clean about certain addictions they are trying to overcome, whether it be drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling, anything."My point was that you already know what to do and have commented about other Christian boards having section for addictions. You admit that you want to get away with the porn and have decided that 80% of this board look at porn. You are judging and provoking.It would seem that you enjoy talking about this and that is misleading to those who really want to help. You deny that you need professional help which you know is essential also. Looking for help, I would think that you would stick with the groups that you have found with addiction sites. So, again, what are your expectations for this group? And being a Christian, I would expect that you would capitalize the name out of respect.
No I don't like talking about it, I just brought forth a true fact of life that many people and christians do struggle with this and it's not common. I am not going to keep provoking this topic either. Like I said I sometimes bring things up which other christians are scared to talk about, just because you are christian doesn't mean you should go around with a holier than thou attitude. Overcoming the flesh is truly a challenge. I am not judging either, sorry if my statement mis-lead that. I am taking an educated guess on the matter, I have personally known priests who struggle with this, one even had a massive dvd collection of porn. We are not perfect. You come off really defensive in your posts,and you seem like the last person that would want to help someone. I am done with this, time to move on.
 

Jordan

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No but porn is a huge problem within fellow Christians. I am not ashamed about it, I would say 80% on here look at porn, it's a fact of life. It's something I want to get away with and I feel I don't professional help. My help would be praying to GOD and ask him to give me strength to fight the fleshly matters. We are all weak in the flesh.I noticed on other christian boards they had a topic or section where it's called Chains of addictions. It's a place for christians to come clean about certain addictions they are trying to overcome, whether it be drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling, anything.
My point was that you already know what to do and have commented about other Christian boards having section for addictions. You admit that you want to get away with the porn and have decided that 80% of this board look at porn. You are judging and provoking.It would seem that you enjoy talking about this and that is misleading to those who really want to help. You deny that you need professional help which you know is essential also. Looking for help, I would think that you would stick with the groups that you have found with addiction sites. So, again, what are your expectations for this group? And being a Christian, I would expect that you would capitalize the name out of respect.No I don't like talking about it, I just brought forth a true fact of life that many people and christians do struggle with this and it's not common. I am not going to keep provoking this topic either. Like I said I sometimes bring things up which other christians are scared to talk about, just because you are christian doesn't mean you should go around with a holier than thou attitude. Overcoming the flesh is truly a challenge.I am not judging either, sorry if my statement mis-lead that. I am taking an educated guess on the matter, I have personally known priests who struggle with this, one even had a massive dvd collection of porn. We are not perfect. You come off really defensive in your posts,and you seem like the last person that would want to help someone. I am done with this, time to move on.Pardon me, I believe it's not Cedarhart intention to play "holier-than-thou" attitude, but I understand your point too AJG. However sweet, kind, and gentle talk sometimes doesn't work at all. Sometimes we have to present cold-hard facts by being a bit harsh, but as Christina said...(Christina;68129)
...Sometimes you have to present cold hard facts call it tough love or whatever ..but its always with the goal of helping in mind ........