>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
- Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
>> Numbers to Call
- Focus on the Family 1-800 A FAMILY
>> Websites to check
These recommended websites are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement on the part of Zondervan, nor do we vouch for their content.
- http://www.family.org/cforum/fosi/pornography/ Focus on the Family’s site with tons of articles, resources and links to other sites dealing with pornography.
- http://www.truthminers.com/truth/help_for_porn_addicts.htm Resources for people who struggle with addictions to pornography.
- http://www.crosswalk.com/1128112.html An article on the pull of porn and how it even targets Christian men.
- www.christianitytoday.com/cgi/texis/webinator/search4/?query=pornography&x=7&y=12 Articles from Christianity Today magazine on the problems of pornography.
- www.no-porn.com/CE.html A Covenant Eyes site that helps men break their Internet addictions to porn by holding them accountable for the sites they visit. A very cool tool that forces men to be accountable to others.
- http://freeinchrist.truepath.com A Christ-centered group for men seeking freedom from sexual sin.
- www.pureintimacy.org Check this site for resources you can use to help a loved one with this problem.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- A recent investigation over a six-month period determined over 2,000 incidents of library patrons viewing pornography on library computers. But that’s only because 29 percent of the libraries across the country responded. If all libraries responded, the number might be way higher. Don’t be naïve—it’s everywhere.
- Our culture leads men to think pornography is an innocent diversion—“no one gets hurt.” However, viewing people like objects is dehumanizing and has been connected to increased domestic violence.
>> Books to Read
- Every Man's Battle: Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time by Stephen Arterburn, et al, a great book to help you understand how men struggle with pornography.
Find out how to buy this... - Real Solutions for Overcoming Internet Addiction by Steve Watters, advice for breaking bad internet habits.
Find out how to buy this... - The Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson, explores the power of God to free us from bad patterns.
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