The Ugliness of Pornography
How to Break This Disease of the Mind
I have held pastoral counseling with men who battle this beast of the mind and it is a fierce stronghold on them. It is one of the most difficult things to overcome because it is a battle of the mind. The internet makes is so easily accessible and invisible; to family and friends. A 2000 survey of Promise Keepers found that 53% of men are addicted to pornography. This means that there are likely several men who are battling with pornography in the local churches. Even pastors struggle with this as over one in three (37%) have or continue to be involved with pornography, almost all of which comes over the internet. One recent poll shows that 51% of all ministers admit to having at least occasionally looked at pornography on the net.
Even worse, there are over 100,000 sites that have child pornography and the victims here are children. A 2003 Focus on the Family poll 47 percent of respondents said porn is a problem in their home. Lest we think it is a men-only problem, in the last year there was a 33% increase in women's use of pornography.
In one Journalism class I took, the professor told me to never write about a problem without offering a solution. The solution to this endemic could be to take the extreme steps of having a spouse or friend install a filter that is password protected; maybe even pulling the plug on the internet. This type of addiction can only be overcome by the power of God through the Holy Spirit and by prayer. Seeking a Christian counselor is certainly beneficial.
Originally published on Everyday Christian
Published by Jack Wellman
I'm a pastor at Mulvane Brethren Church (KS) & author who gives free training for Effective Evangelism at various churches in the states and have published 3 books on Amazon: "Teaching Children The Gospel",... View profile
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- The internet makes is so easily accessible and invisible; to family and friends.
- It is one of the most difficult things to overcome because it is a battle of the mind.
- It reduces human beings to mere objects.
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Post a CommentThe problem of pornography has hurt me very deeply in my former marriage. My exe totally lost interest in me as a woman because he had his secret affair with pornography. He lied repeatedly about his addiction, and, even though he claimed he was a Christian, he did not want to give up his addiction. I truly believe that pornography is one of the main reasons why there are so many divorces today. It has taken its toll on my self worth and were it not for Christ, it would have destroyed my life. I am so glad that there are people out there fighting against this addiction. Thank you for this article!!!
Excellent work. ♥
Such an awesome article. As one once enslaved to it, I'm glad to see someone fighting against it.
I had no idea the percentage was so high. Never understood why anyone would want to watch it.
Yes, pornography is definitely a beast. The "love of money" is the driving force behind it I suppose. You cannot serve two masters. But I know that folks can turn away from it with God's help and support groups.
Jack, no need to throw the computer out. Take a look at, the "Pink Cross Foundation." The Pink Cross Foundation is run by a former pornography star that became a Christian, and she has worked very hard to convert other workers in the pornography industry. Founder, Shelley Lubben, has worked hard to show the truth that is behind the pornography industry, and once knowing the truth it would be nearly impossible to ever desire pornography again. The ministry is so strong that it sets up booths in pornography expose and wins souls for Christ, and Shelley has taken on the very top leaders in the pornography industry head on.
I had no idea the percentage of pornographic addiction was this high. My mentor told me the same thing - never state a problem without a solution. Kudos.
You are so right here.
I was dumbfounded by that statistic. 53%? Our whole society appears to be addicted to something. But what makes this particular addiction so agonizing is the number of children who are hurt by it. Great report, Jack.
This has caused trouble in friends' relationships with their spouses. I'll pass your article on.