There are so many different dangers and disappointments to pornography that it’s a wonder that it’s so prevalent in today’s world as it is.
However, it can also be addictive. And just like those who smoke tobacco or do drugs or become alcoholics, there is a pull — a drawing in power that causes people to keep going back for more even though they know it has its dangers.
But did you think about the following:
We often hear the expression, “surfing the Web.” But a better metaphor may be “walking on the beach” because your footprints follow you wherever you go. All browsers, Netscape, Internet Explorer, AOL, are equipped with a cache—a temporary file that saves a copy of any HTML pages, images or files that you access for quick downloading later. Though your cache files can be deleted, recovering them is simply a matter of knowing where to look.
The above statement comes from an article that appears on the web site for pureintimacy.org. It brings up just one of the many dangers and disappointments of pornography.
We’d like to direct you to the article they have posted on this hoping that as you read it, you will understand all the more the sinister nature of this habit and possibly it will help you to come to the realization that with everything within you, pornography must be avoided and shunned.
It isn’t “harmless” fun that some people are just too “prudish” concerning, it hurts people on many different levels — including God because you bring God into the same situation with you, because He is ever-present with you. And He also knows your every move and it matters very much to Him that you are viewing things that are harmful to you and to others.
With that said, in order to honor their copyright privilege, we’re going to take you to the web site for the great ministry of www.pureintimacy.org which addresses online sexual temptations. This site comes from the organization of Focus on the Family www.family.org with Dr James Dobson.
This is a terrific article, which is one of many articles this web site offers. We hope after reading this article you’ll click on to their Home page and see what other articles and services they offer for your use.
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1 Brian // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:52 pm
(USA) I’ve been free of pornography for a little over 2 months now. This is not the same thing as not having viewed pornography for 2 months though! I’ve gone that long and longer plenty of times over the years but kept returning over and over.
How many times have you been looking at pornography and have told yourself "I don’t want to do this"? I’ve done that so often, and even said those words out loud as I was looking at porn on the internet. How many times have you resolved to quit, and have had a few days of success, but then find yourself viewing porn again? How much do you feel like a failure because you don’t have enough self-control to overcome this on your own? Its a vicious cycle that continues until it is broken.
For those of us that are the independent type, this is the hardest thing to overcome because it simply can’t be done without outside help. I’m sure for so many people, the only thing worse than being involved in pornography, is letting someone else find out. It’s the only way out though. The moment you tell someone; a close friend, your pastor, anyone you trust, that cycle is broken! I actually physically felt something when I finally did this. It was like my heart leapt or something. I don’t know how to explain it, but it was the first step of what has been a wonderful 2 months of glorious freedom!
The last night I ever viewed pornography, I was at my end. I searched for help with this on-line and discovered http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com. I highly recommend the course they offer. It is free, although supported through donations. Also, they provide a mentor that will hold you accountable to get through this 60 day course.
I didn’t know what it would mean to be free from this. I knew I didn’t like pornography, but I had no idea the affect freedom from it would have on my marriage, on my self-confidence, and even how I view sex with my wife. It used to be something I enjoyed of course, but I’m discovering now God’s real plan for sex. It’s way different that viewing porn would have you believe!
I could go on for hours, but I encourage you, if you’re trapped in pornography, try the course at http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com.
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