Pornography has sadly become one of the most normalized sins in our generation, wrapped in secrecy, justified by culture, and yet silently devastating to hearts, minds, and spiritual lives.
As Christians, we are called to live set apart, holy and pure, in a world that constantly pulls us toward compromise. But what happens when the compromise becomes a stronghold?
Pornography is spreading so vastly like a pandemic virus.
So much so that you can’t even turn on the TV without anything being sexual, like honestly people, why must food and body products be affiliated with sex to get someone to buy them?
But we as Believers, need to open our eyes and recognize the tactics. To call out things that lead people astray and tempt them into sexual immorality.
To not fall prey to what culture as normalized just because it’s trendy. This is more than a moral issue. It’s a spiritual battle.
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“I Will Set No Wicked Thing Before My Eyes” — Psalm 101:3
The psalmist David declares this with such resolve. Why? Because what we allow before our eyes eventually finds its way into our hearts.
This is why the bible encourages us to guard our hearts above everything (Proverbs 4 vs 23) because whatever you let consume your heart is what you will eventually start to live out and teach others.
Pornography isn’t just about lust. It’s about idolatry, exalting flesh above the Spirit, satisfying the self instead of submitting to God. Choosing a fleeting experience over everlasting eternal salvation.
Jesus takes this even further in Matthew 5:28:
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
That’s not figurative. That’s spiritual truth. Pornography is not harmless entertainment; it is a gateway to spiritual adultery.
It leads to one to objectifying people and craving less physical intimate affairs, as the body is now programmed to achieve sexual satisfaction through masturbation.
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It is also important to keep in mind as a Christian that the enemy rarely attacks with a roar. Often, he whispers.
It starts with curiosity. A click. A lingering glance. Then it becomes a habit. A cycle. And eventually, a chain that one can’t break out in their own strength.
James 1:14-15 (NLT) exposes the pattern:
“Temptation comes from our desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.”
Death, not just of relationships or marriages, but of spiritual intimacy with God. Porn kills purity. It dulls the Spirit’s voice. It clouds purpose and poisons potential. It makes one a lazy slave of the flesh.
You Cannot Serve Two Masters (Pornography and Jesus)
Jesus said in Matthew 6:24,
“No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and mammon.”
Substitute “mammon” for lust, for pornography, for anything that demands your worship, your attention, and your time.
Pornography becomes a master, one that demands secrecy, isolation, and shame. But God has not called us to live in bondage.
He has called us to freedom, and commune with others and grow faithfully as Believers of His son Jesus Christ, to expose the lies of the enemy and bring the lost souls to His Kingdom.
Freedom from Pornography Addiction is possible
The Good News? Jesus didn’t die for us to remain in chains.
John 8:36 promises:
“So, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Freedom doesn’t come through willpower alone. It comes through surrender, repentance, accountability, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Don’t battle this alone. Bring your struggle with pornography into the light. Confess the demon of pornography. Seek help. Saturate your heart in the Word of God and Worship songs.
Romans 13:14 gives us the strategy:
“Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Feed your spirit. Starve your flesh. Your freedom is worth the fight as it comes with a life that is beyond your human imagination.
You Are Not Your Struggle
The enemy will try to define you by your lowest moment. But Christ defines you by His highest sacrifice. You are not your addiction.
You are not your past. You are redeemed. You are loved. And you are called to walk in the light.
Don’t let shame silence your testimony. Let your deliverance shout His glory. He is the only way to the truth and eternal life (John 14 vs 6 ) and the world needs to understand this.
For anyone that is still struggling, realize that you are not alone and you don’t have to hide behind your struggle, while acting out a perfect Christian Walk.
It is important to remember that Freedom First comes by calling the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to Grab Hold of your struggle, Help you walk out of it, and give you a restored and intimate relationship with Him.
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Prayer to be set free from pornography addiction
Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the name of Jesus, the name that is above every name, above every struggle, above every addiction.
Lord, you see me fully. You know my heart, my thoughts, and even the hidden things I’ve tried to cover in shame.
But today, I choose to bring it all into the light. Starting with my struggle with Pornography.
Father, I confess that I have opened doors that were never meant to be opened. I have looked upon what is unclean, entertained lust, and allowed it to take root in my heart and my soul.
And so today, I repent. Not just because of the guilt, but because I desire to be holy as You are holy. I desire to walk in purity, not perfection, but purity that comes from a surrendered heart.
Cleanse me, O God. Wash me white as snow. And help me to never look back as it is only you that I want to focus on and put first in all that I do.
Your Word says in 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I receive that cleansing now.
In Jesus Christ’s Name
Amen
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