From the Podcast:
Everyone who has accessed porn has gotten there by believing lies. Learn some of them here.
Key Points:
- A lot of boys are exposed to pornography at a young age. Many people become addicted but don’t really see it that way.
- Pornography tells us lies.
- “It’s not hurting anyone.” The question is “What is hurt?” Pornography can and does have long-term, detrimental effects on users, even if it is not readily apparent.
- “It’s not the same thing as cheating on my wife.” Cheating is not just physical, but mental and emotional. Pornography isn’t just about seeing other women, but about wanting them. That’s very far from being faithful to your marriage vows!
- “It could save our marriage.” It is highly unlikely your wife will be okay with you using pornography. It will introduce conflict into your relationship.
- “It doesn’t affect my emotions.” Addictions mask our emotions and keep us from addressing the struggles we are really facing
Quote This:
1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- When were you first exposed to pornography? How?
- How has your porn use affected your relationship or marriage thus far?
- How is “It’s not hurting anyone” a lie? Give an example if you have one.
- How is “It’s not the same thing as cheating on my wife” a lie? Give an example if you have one.
- How is “It could save our marriage” a lie? Give an example if you have one.
- How is “It doesn’t affect my emotions” a lie? Give an example if you have one.
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. How does this passage apply to your porn use? What do you need to do to run away from this addiction in your life?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
