WayneB Posted April 21, 2005 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 4 Topic Count: 232 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 7,261 Content Per Day: 0.96 Reputation: 79 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/19/1959 Share Posted April 21, 2005 yes i know its wrong, but how is it committing adultery? i have already understood that its a sin, but according to the webster dictionary, i do not understand how pornography is committing adultery <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it matter what type of sin it is? Regardless, one definition for "adulterate" is, "To make impure by adding extraneous, improper, or inferior ingredients." See it yet? That is SIN! Therefore ALL sin in a sense is a from of adultery. We are the Bride of Christ. We are betrothed to HIM and must prepare ourselves for HIS return. Revelation 19 7 "Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready." 8 It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. So yes, pornography is a sin and in a spiritual sense it is adultery because it dirties our linen so to speak...a stain that can only be cleaned out by the Blood of the Lamb. So we must continuously ask ourselves... Are we doing doing our part to prepare the Bride (the Body of believers) for the return of the Bridegroom? We are after all betrothed (promised) to HIM. Bless you my young brother, Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bro David™ Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 yes i know its wrong, but how is it committing adultery? i have already understood that its a sin, but according to the webster dictionary, i do not understand how pornography is committing adultery <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey mate, Well you see, unless you see a wrong in watching pornography we can only pray. The world revolving around pornography is one dark hell hole. Unless you can imagine a reason why anyone would do it willingly. Although in the up and coming Hollywood Religion it is a reality. It is someones wife/husband, sister/brother, son/daughter and unless you realize that it will be a long hard road giving up Pornography. Trust me there is no other way than the Bible, no better weapon than prayer and no stronger medicine than fellowship. If you really want to give up stop worrying about what the dictionary says and listen to some of the advice that you have been getting in this thread. Start praying and listen to your heart, I was in some bad company and porn was like the morning corn flakes to us. Even back then I knew I hated the watching deep inside. I am sure you do. If you wanna break free, just ask God to hold your hand and set your heart and body free. We at worthy will also pray for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magdalene Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I thought I'd ask a question that does have something to do with this topic. I have a friend who, if he isn't addicted to porn, then he just looks at it waaay too much. We were boyfriend and girlfriend last year and as far as I knew, he didn't look at porn. But now, he spends hours looking at pictures and masturbates because he says it hurts when he doesn't. I know next to nothing about that aspect of male physiology, so I never know what to say in the face of that. I try to tell him that it hurts his witness with his roommate (the guy is nosy, so he has to know what my friend is doing) and that it damages his relationship with God. But it's like it goes in one ear and out the other. He agrees that porn is a sin but he won't do anything about it, as if it's too hard to stop to even bother trying. Also, he believes it keeps him from having sex. I prayed with him last night and he seemed really touched by it. He said he'd think about all that I said. What do I do now? Just sit back and watch him take the plunge into the pit I know he's teetering on the edge of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddlermom Posted April 24, 2005 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 72 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/09/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/04/1980 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I thought I'd ask a question that does have something to do with this topic. I have a friend who, if he isn't addicted to porn, then he just looks at it waaay too much. We were boyfriend and girlfriend last year and as far as I knew, he didn't look at porn. But now, he spends hours looking at pictures and masturbates because he says it hurts when he doesn't. I know next to nothing about that aspect of male physiology, so I never know what to say in the face of that. I try to tell him that it hurts his witness with his roommate (the guy is nosy, so he has to know what my friend is doing) and that it damages his relationship with God. But it's like it goes in one ear and out the other. He agrees that porn is a sin but he won't do anything about it, as if it's too hard to stop to even bother trying. Also, he believes it keeps him from having sex. I prayed with him last night and he seemed really touched by it. He said he'd think about all that I said. What do I do now? Just sit back and watch him take the plunge into the pit I know he's teetering on the edge of? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you cant convict him... only God can do that. Just pray for him, and make sure that you live a sexually pure life in front of him. Only God can deal with his sin...even though it probably hurts you to watch him live like this...but ultimately it's up to God...I feel that you have done all you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette443pink Posted April 24, 2005 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 58 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 228 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/21/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted April 24, 2005 i'm semi addicted to pornography and have been trying to quit. i really think i can, but i was wondering is pornography a sin? my friends say so, but they dont really have any scriptures to back it up. please give me your input. thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know if you have a relationship with Christ or not. Yes, pornography is a sin. I know people have already listed scriptures so I won't. Pornography can consume your mind and totally block your relationship with Christ. Flee from it!! There is a video and book called "Every Young Man's Battle". Very good. Get them and check out if you can. One thing they said on the video is that without fail, every man on death row has been involved with pornography. I'm not saying it will end you up on death row but it is a horrible thing. It will also affect your marriage in a negative way someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convert Posted April 25, 2005 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 6 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/23/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted April 25, 2005 Another thing you can do to help yu combat pornography is getting a porn filter on your computer. I have always had one since I have had high-speed internet. Without it....I am just too tempted to get back into bad habits. If you haven't downloaded one I would do so ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christ's Free Servant Posted April 28, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 197 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,461 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/18/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/31/1949 Share Posted April 28, 2005 i'm semi addicted to pornography and have been trying to quit. i really think i can, but i was wondering is pornography a sin? my friends say so, but they dont really have any scriptures to back it up. please give me your input. thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My heart breaks over the number of Chrisitan people addicted to pornography. I know how it can captivate a life and become its master. I know many people who are "trying" to quit, too. You can't do it! Only God can do it through you. But, you have to do your part. You have to want it out of your life so badly that you will do whatever it takes to get rid of it. You can't "try" to quit. You have to surrender your will to God's will for your life and you have to let go and let God. You have to turn from the pornography and turn to God in repentance. You have to go the other direction. Please read: "You have heard that it was said, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingrace Posted May 1, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 16 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 340 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/06/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted May 1, 2005 Rom 13:14 Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Titus 2:11-12 The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ''NO'' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and goldy lives in this present age. Eph 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we are by nature objects of wrath. 1 peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: ''Be holy, because I am holy.'' 1 peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul Romans 8:5-8 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. It is important to remember that you cannot just tell yourself not to think about it .... try not thinking about a pink elephant for the next five minutes ... see... all that is in your mind is that pink elephant .... what you have to do ... it is imperative... you must replace this passion (for that is what it is) for something you love even more... If you are in Christ, then He should be the center and focus of all you think, breathe and do... think of what will be pleasing to Him... and remember at all times God is watching you. Remember also that if you rely on your own strength, it will be difficult, perhaps even impossible to be completely victorious. James 4:7 tells us ''Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resisit the devil and he will flee from you.'' Too may people only quote the second portion of this verse... but the essential part is the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesussaves Posted May 3, 2005 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 210 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,144 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted May 3, 2005 yes, pornography is a sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs Posted May 3, 2005 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 45 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,081 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 53 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/13/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted May 3, 2005 A lot of good advice people. I read "every young woman's battle" and it was excellent. I also would encourage you to find or buy "every young man's battle". Prayer is very important too. One other thing, having someone you are accountable to is always a good idea. ....smiles..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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