SonoXIssun
Well I dunno if I should be posting up a topic or not, but eh I'll do it anyway. Well here I am going to say it I have a battle with my own sin right now and I want it to stop I am addicted to pornography... I want it out of my life and my pastor and I talked about it and he is praying for me but I keep falling back into it.... and plus I don't feel like I am getting enough moral support from my family about college. All I hear is condescending words and since they can't pay for it they just scold me on how I might get hurt financially if I can't pay it. Although I have friends and my real father who is in Texas sending me money and telling me he is proud of me.... but I dunno I am lost and I keep praying but I feel like I am digging myself a hole and I can't get out....
Pornography is a definite problem that a lot of people struggle with every day. When I would watch it out of boredom when I was all alone, I got slightly addicted. I would watch it when I was all alone in my room mostly when I was up late at night. Although, I believe that even watching it more than once is a definite problem that should be stopped before it gets worse.
If your addiction is more on the extreme level where you can't go a day without it - strongly consider taking a computer, television, magazine, etc (whatever it is you use to view the porn) hiatus until you feel you can trust yourself not to watch porn.
To quit, I would tell myself, "This stuff is totally fake! This isn't realistic at all and it's a lie!" to make myself disinterested and I heard a testimony from this woman about a Christian who used to be in the porn industry:
Ex Porn Star Shelley Lubben I do strongly believe her testimony. Although, some of the things she says about porn stars may not be absolutely true - like why they are in the industry. Some are in the business because they are trying to help their family with expenses and medical bills, which isn't always related to an abuse background. I also don't like how she criticizes mostly fathers because of her experiences because mothers are also responsible. Also, she says that all porn stars hate men, but I don't think that's completely true since it is mostly men that keep them in business. Some of her language I don't necessarily agree with (but there are only a few words, it may just be me). However, she may not be perfect, but she has definitely come a long way so it's definitely worth it to give God some credit for sending her to help fight the battle of the sex industry.
However, it gives you an insight into her own story and how she felt, how she grew up, what she thinks about the porn industry, and what she thought about why events around her went on. It's a touching story and it's sad. It must be hard for her to share her story and I appreciate that she's willing to go out and say her testimony to others. It allows us to see some of the things we support when we watch pornography.
Also, if it helps you - post a Bible verse against sexual immorality on whatever item you view porn on. Put it where it's noticeable and on like a brightly colored piece a paper so you will read that every time you feel the urge to watch it. Or, every time you feel the urge to watch it - turn off that computer and/or television, and throw that magazine in the trash if that caused you to sin and shred it if that's what keeps you from it.
Keep trying and never give up! When you feel tempted - do something about it immediately that doesn't involve even going to a porn site or viewing porn through other sources.
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