Looked at porn for first time today - feel terrible

[Cerberus]

Alright I dunno what happened today but for some reason I just looked up a quick porn video.

After I feel terrible immediately. I'd always vowed I would never disgrace myself or God this way and now I did. Plus honestly I felt just disgusted looking at it.

Anyways, how can I ask for forgiveness and really feel forgiven, cause I don't.

And most importantly how can I ensure that this does NOT turn into an addiction and never happens again? I know, MANY MANY Christian men have fallen pray to this and want to ensure that I don't.

Thoughts? Honestly I don't feel addicted, because I was frankly so disgusted but then again that's right now.

[ayin jade]

Welcome to worthy.

Settingcaptivesfree is a good website that can help you with that kind of problem. They have a free bible based program.

[mead]

I am sure you are not the first to do this, at least you are conscious of what has happened. Be mindful about what you allow in friend, once it has taken root it becomes a real thing in your life. Remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), better than the lust and desires of this world that always fade away. Stick to your guns and seek out the Lord, pray about this, even moreso when you feel these urges, as I am sure many here will do also for you.

[shanee]

well keep in mind that the bible say's his way is perfect....Psa 18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. ......God know's what happens ...plus the temptation is nothing knew....1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

[Trusting Jesus]

Welcome to Worthy. You have come to a good place to get support and guidance. All of us are sinners saved by grace. Through Jesus Christ we can humble approach the throne of God and ask to be forgiven. You talk as if He is important in your life and that you want to please Him. This is good. If you have asked to be forgiven He is faithful to forgive. Now, you need to forgive yourself. There is always a temptation to sin...for some reason it always looks so fun and exciting. But you are feeling the reality of sin. You don't feel good about yourself. Read your Bible more and pray. Talk here on Worthy. You don't have to become adicted to porn, but you need to truly repent (turn away) of it.

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Nathele

[Guest Gabbyinwa]

Cerberus the guilt is there because you have a conscience. That's a good thing. Your faithfulness to repent has you forgiven. (Acts 10:43) We are always harder on ourselves than the Lord God. He has forgiven you because you have asked him. We on the other hand also must forgive ourselves and that takes more time. Porn is very destructive I have seen it destroy many families (including mine). Sex is a beautiful act when in the confines of marriage. When you feel weak or curious go to the word of God he will give you the strength to overcome. We all sin and fall short the glory of God; If we never sinned we would be perfect and therefore would not have needed the gift God so graciously given us, his son Jesus. We will continue to sin until the Lord returns or we pass away; but, through him we will be given the strength to overcome. You know what you have done, now forgive yourself and move on. It is satins desire to keep you in a place of unforgiveness, don't allow him the opportunity to have a foothold in your life. My prayers are with you! Gabby

Alright I dunno what happened today but for some reason I just looked up a quick porn video.

After I feel terrible immediately. I'd always vowed I would never disgrace myself or God this way and now I did. Plus honestly I felt just disgusted looking at it.

Anyways, how can I ask for forgiveness and really feel forgiven, cause I don't.

And most importantly how can I ensure that this does NOT turn into an addiction and never happens again? I know, MANY MANY Christian men have fallen pray to this and want to ensure that I don't.

Thoughts? Honestly I don't feel addicted, because I was frankly so disgusted but then again that's right now.

[Bubba4J]

Welcome to Worthy

[EricH]

Welcome to Worthy

[Teach]

Welcome to Worthy!

Thanks for your honesty.

I know what you're going through because I've been there and done that.

I've also repented and since kept myself from it.

Forginess is a wondrful thing, isn't it? But unless we can forgive ourselves, the Devil will have a field with condemnation. And that is what I suspect you are feeling a good dose of condemnation from the enemy and a great deal of dispointment in yourself.

When you turn to God in sincerety of heart ask him for forgiveness, the Bible says that as our mediator He is faithful to forgive us.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

This is a promise but when we believe His Word and apply, it becomes FACT.

You need to rest in the assurance that God does not lie and that He does forgive you when you ask.

If you base everything on feelings you'll be like a yo-yo.

Be careful because Satan will try to tear down your confidence, he'll say: "So much for your Christianity", "Might as well give", "And you say you're a Christian", "Big deal, what's one video". Go to war against these lies and fight the good fight.

Next time when faced with a video instead of running it, Right-Click and Delete it.

I do not think that a one time deal makes you addicted to Porno but habitual sin will certainly invite bondage in your life and if you think youfeel miserable now, you ain't seen nothing yet.

You know the hardest thing to do is to keep our integrity when no one is around.

But really that is not the case, God is always around.

God Bless.

[pokemaughan]

Ask for forgiveness, and it will be given to you. Afterwards, any self-disgust or guilt is just the devil trying to bring you down. Rejoice in the mercy of God. He's ready to wipe your slate clean- you just have to ask.