Escape addiction by fighting for the joy in Christ that is superior to the fleeting pleasure of pornography.
Talking Points:
- The solution to pornography is not to say “No” out of duty. This will certainly fail. The fight for a superior pleasure realizes that my pleasure will actually increase if I don’t go to pornography.
- The battle can be won. God can enable you to sit in front of a computer and not go to pornographic sites. You can think of your King Jesus and be faithful. Matthew 5:8
- The main place to fight the battle isn’t in a list of “do’s and don’ts”. It is by fighting for a joy that is superior than the quick surge that comes from pornography. Matthew 5:28-30
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How many people do you know of who struggle actively with pornography? Do you struggle?
- What have you tried to do in the past to escape the lure of pornography? Did it work? For how long?
- “For the love of your future/current spouse, say ‘no’ to pornography.” Explain this statement.
- “The solution to the pornography problem is not duty… but fighting for the superior pleasure of Christ.” Explain this statement.
- Read Philippians 4:8 How could thinking this way help a person to escape the pull of pornography?
- Read Matthew 5:28-30 Is there anything in your life that you need to remove in order to free yourself from pornography?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
