Hey man it’s okay you’ll make it through this I feel what you feel all I can say is avoid angry and contentious videos and situations and focus on being happy
@@brycerollins9496 You're only the second person I've ever seen bring that out. Pretty sure I read that HALT list in a book but honestly I've read so many I don't remember which book it came from.
I get it. I've been struggling for around 20 years at this point. I recently started making progress but I'm hesitant to say more until I know if what I am working on is actually sticking or if it's a temporary progress sort of thing.
as a teenager battling lust, it’s genuinely difficult. Here’s a piece of wisdom I just learned. The devil will throw physical temptations; things that you can see touch, even smell. Then it moves onto hearing things. After you beat all of those, he will attack your mind, your psyche, since that is the one thing that Satan wants broken. So that it why I try to protect my mind, my brain from the dark powers and principalities that try to attack and infiltrate it.
My whole life has been chasing intimacy and feeling like I'm gonna die without it because I got no outlet for the love I want to give and receive. And lust hijacked all that so easily
Hey man, hold out, and keep praying. I’m struggling with lust too. I’ve heard many strategies to help against lust. My number one suggestion would be to find people in real life that can pray for you and hold you accountable. It helps me, and I feel my friend’s prayers. Number 2, if your right arm causes you to sin, cut it off, if your left eye causes you sin, gauge it out. If you have a main source of lust, cut it out, whether it be TV, or any social media, cut it out. Number 3, my uncle told me this one. Devout yourself early in the morning and read the word of God and dedicate yourself to it for the rest of the day. Think of it like how Jesus would go early in the morning to pray. Dude I’ll pray for you, and don’t forget, God loves you no matter what you do. Stay faithful, and devout yourself to God.
i always hear about people who are able to quit for a few months and then relapse i havent been able to go a week since i was 14 ive been trying to quit since i was 14 i became a christian last year around the time of my 18th birthday before i was a christian i was rarely able to go a single day without doing it i have made some progress, its every other day on average now, but it seems like there is no hope for me no matter what i do nothing changes, and my mind only gets more corrupted
Peace be with you Friend ❤️ I know how you Feel, addiction can be Harmful. Jesus told us that if our right Hand is Sinining, then cut it off (Mark 9:43). Sometimes in our lives, we have to make Sacrifices to Limit sin in our Lives & Grow with God. Submit to God, Resist the Devil & he will Flee from you (James 4:7-8). For Example: if you have a lot of Free Time at Night, then you can try to go to sleep early, so you can Limit that Free Time. It is something I do. At first, it may be Difficult, but the more you do it, the more the pain will subside. A Righteous Person may fall 7 Times, & Rises again ( Proverbs 24:16) ❤.
With it being every other day now, hold onto that progress and be thankful for it--continuing little by little to increase in godly obedience. As long as God is Sovereign and everlasting, and you have breath in your lungs as a child of God, there is hope. May the Lord ever bless and keep you, and continue to bring you out of darkness into His marvelous light. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
Just seen an ad of something inappropriate and its tempting me to sin. Pray for me that during moments like this i could fight the temptation. Pray that i can take the door that god gives me, so i can flee from these temptations.
Don't let the enemy come into the door for you to be tempted, rather don't make time for lust and I pray that you flee by fighting against temptation. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
@@MarvlandMC Jesus said, “there is nothing outside the person which can defile him if it goes into him; but the things which come out of the person are what defile the person…..For from within, out of the [c]hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of adultery….” According to Jesus’ words, sin is an internal issue and cannot be initiated by external factors. According to Jesus, nothing external can force you to sin. The book of James says, “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘God is tempting me’ for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his desire and enticed.” This further paints sin as an internal issue. Sin is not temptation. Sin is not viewing visual stimuli. Sin is lusting (which comes from within a man). With this being said, true freedom can only come from God and it can only come from a transformation. You do not sin because you have been tempted, you sin because you desire to (somewhere deep inside). This sounds like bad news, and it is, but it turns good because we have an open path to be transformed. Romans 12:2- “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you minds, so that you may be able to know the Will of God. That which is holy, acceptable, and perfect.” I urge you to renew your mind about temptation and sin. It is possible to overcome (because God wants to transform your heart and your desires). Sin is an indicator of internal desires not being aligned with God. This can only be fixed by having the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians says we DO have the mind of Christ). Believe the Gospel.
My fellows. If you’re struggling with this. Get on your knees and ask Christ to take this demon, this sin from your life with the most earnest and heartfelt plea. He will hear you.
What if we do this but still give into temptations? I have been trying to change for the sake of my soul and be on His track but it tempts me in my dreams and I have prayers where I truly want this lustful act to be gone but I always go back and fall.
@@simply_stephh The struggle with our sinful nature is something we all face, and it's essential to remember that you are not alone in this battle. When times get tough, remember the words from the apostle Paul in Romans 7:15-25. If even Paul, one of the most spiritual men who ever lived, struggled with sin to the point of exclaiming "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?", then it only goes to show that sin is a universal human struggle. Despite our failings, it's critical to acknowledge that God's love for us is relentless, abundant, and unconditional. His grace isn't based on our performance but on His love for us. Whenever you stumble, run to Him, not away from Him. Seek God's forgiveness and grace anew each time, and strive each day to live according to His word. Regarding your dreams and continued temptations, remember, temptation in itself isn't the sin; it's yielding to it that leads us astray. It illustrates that we are human and fallible. What's crucial is to lean on God for strength and guidance when you're tempted. Being a Christian doesn't mean we won't face temptation, but it does mean we have a source of strength and grace in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the Bible tells us that God is faithful and will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. When we are tempted, He will also provide a way out so we can endure it. Keep praying, keep seeking His presence, and keep reading His Word. Remember, it's a journey. Every step you take toward overcoming this brings you closer to God. With every trial, we are refined more into Christ's likeness. Keep fighting, keep praying, and keep trusting Him. You're in my prayers.
@@simply_stephh I've struggled with it for about 20 years now and I have discovered my own brain can be my worst enemy. It remembers, with near perfect clarity, things I've seen from years ago. Even now, when I'm finally making progress in this area I have to constantly keep a laser focus on my thoughts and what they are drifting toward or entertaining. I have to notice that subtle suggestive thoughts and call them out for what they are "Oh just read this mature fiction story. You're not actually doing it so there's nothing wrong with that." No, no, no. I've been down that road too many times and know where that leads me. And when the what I think are withdrawal symptoms hit all I've been able to really do is thrash around in my bed while also praying to God for help. I've also noticed it helps to verbalize parts of these types of prayers as (for me anyway) it brings the battle into the physical a bit more and it feels more real. "No! I don't want this. I want to serve you, Lord. Please, help."
Oh my word.... I am Trent. That is exactly me. The only difference is, it's never been explicit porn. It's been sexualized TV, "cool" wordly sinful content, and endless hours of UA-cam scrolling. I went from a clueless curious lonely homeschooled fifth grader to an on-fire Christian to a depressed 18-year- old who's wasted years. I needed this video. It just keeps getting worse and worse.... I've gotten so close to being suicidal and I never thought I could. I'm subscribing right now and I'm praying that I can truly get out this time. It's been six years and I'm ready to be free.
I wanted to check in with you, what steps have you been taking to help yourself escape this cycle? I'd highly recommend you to delete youtube and set up an app so that way even if you do try to reinstall it you cant use it. Remove the social media on your phone that you find yourself addicted to and replace it with time with God. Pray to him and ask him to make reading the bible the new thing that you can do for hours a day.
@@aMereVelleity My main problem is that I watch on my computer and there's no extension that isn't super easy to work around. However, having some time where I'm less stressed (break in school) has helped me rediscover two hobbies to fill my time instead of scrolling... right now, it's books, but it's easier to break away from a book to pray than it is to break away from UA-cam, so I think I'm on the right track. Thank you for checking in
God bless brother 3 months ago i almost reached a year by a week and fell on one of my worst binges Downloaded covenant eyes and with a brother in Christ and most of all God’s grace, i am on day 106 today. Never thought id reach day 10 again tbh
I'm going through such temptations and after I've already done what my flesh wants I really feel guilty. I don't even know how I would go to God's presence and repent of my sins it really hurts.
The times when you don’t want to go to God are the times you should the most! For those who struggle going to the lord remember to do it quickly (don’t delay) and run to him like you would to your parents if you fell off your bike and cut your knee. In other words you don’t need to have the words or feelings exactly figured out just run to him! “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” - Matthew 11:28
Super glad you keep making videos on this subject, Isaac. Confronting the truth about my struggles with lust has always been a big help in overcoming it. I'd imagine the same is true for others as well.
Please pray for me... God blessed me with a really good job, but I'm starting to get paranoia attacks and anxiety attacks.I really feel it's from the enemy. I've lost many jobs because of these attacks and I don't want to lose this one. Please keep me in your prayers 🙏 ❤️
Thank you for making this video. God has been working with me and teaching me this same cycle! It is so true. We just have to keep moving forward no matter the struggles like a true warrior. Also brother, dress accordingly like a son of God, meaning cover your chest, etc. God bless you🙌🏻 thanks again.
God called the body “Very good”. If viewing an exposed chest makes you stumble, I’d say you should seek to renew your mind (Romans 12:2) on the human body. It is the image (Hebrew word: Tsalem- physical similarity) of God.
Oooo thank youuuuu I love this idea. I'll share this with the man I love so dearly who struggles in this area, because the hardest part for me is how it hurts the way he sees himself, ya know? He needs to realize the shame comes because that's not who he is, and I absolutely love the idea to reaffirm your identity. And then in addition to that creating and working to further improve boundaries physically and spiritually, because that's taking action. We all fall, but breaking that cycle of hopelessness I think is the key and way to true change and hope in Christ. Thank you so much! 💜
Thank you so much for making these videos. This is EXACTLY how I feel lately, and it really helps to know that this is common and I'm not alone as a Christian struggling with these things. My self confidence has been sinking lower and lower lately because of these struggles, and this video was a massive help. Again, thank you so much for what you do.
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2 days ago I relapsed. I had almost made it 3 weeks, which while not a lot is the longest I've been able to go in well over a year. I knew I was getting lax with my convictions, but I never re-upped on them. Which was probably my point of failure. I've had a decent amount of ups and downs due to my lusts, and it's taken a lot of work and reflection to get to the point of not falling into despair. Shame and regret are still prevalent, but I know that even though I fail, God still loves me. My goal currently is to get to 6 weeks, but I'm worried I'm not going to be able to make it.
I pray that you find further wisdom in this area. I want to encourage and challenge you. You say your goal is 6 weeks. I ask, what will happen when you get there? Will you be like Trent in Isaac’s example? Will you aim further? I’ve noticed that many Christians struggling with this issue like to set goals for “freedom.” I understand this. I’ve been there, however I no longer belief it to be helpful. I think counting days of “freedom” (freedom usually defined as not watching porn) helps promote feelings of shame and a faith for salvation found in the days and not in God. I cannot convict you of this since I don’t know you, but I would strongly urge you to examine yourself to see if you are trusting in the days of “freedom” for your salvation or if you’re trusting in God for it. (BTW it is obvious to see how many people trust in their days. Just look at all the comments in this feed of people who doubt their salvation because they aren’t “free”.) Freedom comes from Christ. He transforms us by the renewing of our mind. (Romans 12:2) “Who the son makes free is free indeed.” Let us trust Jesus’ words.
@@elijahfish9635 My wording wasn't the best, my goal is at least 6 weeks. I'm not going to "reward" myself with a relapse, just that the 6 week mark is the minimum goal. In my day-to-day I don't generally focus on "it's been 13 days, that's almost 2 weeks," I just keep track of the last time so that I can maintain a timeframe. I know that "making it X amount of days" doesn't earn salvation, and that only God can grant me salvation. I pray daily, and ask for forgiveness for my failures and the strength and guidance needed to get through my addiction.
I've come to terms with my issues with lust that I wanted to change, but I didn't want to due to making time for it in my personal life. I realized that I can't make time for lust anymore and to anyone who read my comments in the past, I'm sorry for not being truthful to the fact that I was going to change but I gave in, only for the pain and issues will go away, but it didn't as I gave into temptation. So, I felt that's what I had to do. 🙏 Thank you! And, with my dad's cancer, health has got me to think not just where I'll go after I die but also to start making some changes in my life like lust, for example.
Jesus said “Who the son makes free is free indeed.” Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” I submit to you that if you are in Jesus Christ, you will be with Him after this life. I submit to you that it is shame that questions your salvation. Shame accuses you of your sin and claims that because you sinned, you are not saved. Shame always lies and shame is never from God. I encourage you to agree with Jesus’ statement. Jesus says, “Who the son makes free is free indeed.” Shame says, “You’re not free because you sinned AGAIN!” Agree with God Almighty. Don’t agree with shame. Your creator loves you.
Lust is an internal issue. Pornography consumption is an indicator of the internal issue of lust. Jesus said that nothing that goes into a man makes him unclean, but it is that which comes out of a man that make him unclean. Things like sexual immorality, slander, murder, etc. Porn is bad, but it’s not the sin. The sin is lust. It’s objectifying humans that are made in the pure Image of God. And the reason you’re trapped in the sin is because you believe you’ll always be trapped. You’re also stuck because your mind isn’t renewed and as a result, you’re not transformed. (Romans 12:2) What God called “Very good” (the human body), you call “Very bad” by labeling it a temptation AND by believing that you were created to lust anyways. (“Men are visual creatures.”) I disagree with the notion that we will not be free from sin on this earth. I acknowledge the completion of freedom on the day of Christ, but I think there is a level of freedom that is accessible on this earth. We are dead to sin through unity with Christ. (Romans 6) I believe that we agree with shame when we say true freedom cannot be found now. I believe that’s a lie from Satan that many Christians believe. (The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus came to give life and life abundant.) I do not define slavery to sin as life abundant, but many Christians believe slavery is to be expected until the day of Christ. What a shallow view of the Gospel and a shallow view of our Lord’s transformative power. If lust is an internal issue (as Jesus said it is), then to defeat lust, external attempts will not work. (External attempts such as Covenant Eyes.) Freedom doesn’t come from a lack of external temptation, but it comes from an internal change. (Romans 12:2- be TRANSFORMED by the renewal of your mind.) If a man wants to sin, he’ll find a way, regardless of boundaries. It is clear that an internal change must occur for true freedom. Jesus makes us a new creation. He takes our heart of stone and gives us a heart of flesh. We are temples of the Holy Spirit. True freedom can be found! (Galatians 5:1- It is for FREEDOM (not asceticism) that Christ set us free, therefore do not subject yourself back to a yolk of slavery.) Let us renew our minds and accept God’s transformative power. Let us not put on a yoke of slavery, but take up Jesus’ yoke which is light. It’s HIS power that frees. “Who the son makes free is free indeed.” Amen. My brothers in Christ, believe it!
i started watching at maybe about 9 years old. i had gone a few years without it after i went to a chapel and prayed to jesus and a saint asking them to give me guidance and take away my sinfulness. then when i was about 13 something sparked the urge for me to watch it again. now i’m 16 and i haven’t gone more than a few weeks without doing it. i just feel helpless and scared that i won’t be able to overcome it like i did before. and i’m scared for my future and if i’ll be able to have a healthy marriage. i need prayers and guidance more than anything right now.
This is so good Isaac! Thank you for sending this ❤️ your videos have helped me a lot with breaking free from this addiction! And not only that but encouragement for the day
Non-religious tip I’ve found helpful recently is to keep a journal. I never thought myself the journal-keeping type but it’s been really helpful to type out my thoughts and put into words things such as why I am quitting porn and how it’s going. The two hardest parts of quitting is starting and then not letting your guard down once you’ve stopped for a while. Also, the journal has helped my relationship with God as well so that’s a great bonus. Good luck out there lads!
This is me. But one crucial detail that aligns me more with this description is my age. I am 11. I am nearing my 12th birthday. 11 has been the worst year of my childhood yet. A dark chapter that can have an end through god. I pray for others here struggling. It being New Years Eve as of making this comment, my biggest goal for 2025 is to quit porn. 2025 will be better than all of the last 11 years of my life because I will be closer to god. He is with us. Amen.
The world teaches to sin (lust) but God teaches to not. Do not look with lust. It affects the body like no other sin and is a sin against yourself (1 Corinthians). And Job said i will turn my eyes from young women. Beware of weak Christians to teach you what you already know in the Bible. Weak Christians that allow certain sinful actions. And purge yourself from filthy talk that comes from the world (school, workplace). Hate it because God hates it.
@@roscowbrown3937 It’s a mindset that will transform your thinking. And anyone with a mind like mine would agree. Also, I don’t think that there’s anything wrong about you having objections or perhaps a different way of perceiving God’s original purpose of procreation. It’s just what I’ve learned from Scripture.
@@silasbucur685 well, yeah, if people think this way, they will agree, that’s just a given… and the purpose of procreation isn’t the issue… I’m taking issue with you saying that people shouldn’t procreate at all, or even fall in love, because neither of these things are possible without Lusting after somebody. This guy Isaac himself is married, so even he lives in lust so he wouldn’t even agree
I watch videos like these and think.. I was right to handle lust the way I did. I successfully snuffed it out, and my mental health and body image was just collateral damage. So be it I guess.
I was introduced by as a teenager with it's definitely a bad cycle of lust, depression and energy draining, continually sins, only The Lord Jesus Christ can Truly deliver you. Truly Repent and Dont go back to it. Because the devil comes like John 10:10 the theif cometh to Kill , steal, and Destroy" I am Come and that you have Life and life more Abundantly Jesus said .Stay with The Lord Jesus Christ serve Him like you're supposed to do.
Honestly, I’m not worried about God not possibly loving me. I’m doctrinally worried. I’ve gone on deliberately sinning after being saved. What the author of Hebrews says about that is terrifying. Is there a sacrifice remaining for me?
I struggle with this thinking as well where I continue to fall time and time again even after being saved i just get worried that the Lord will turn me away for my hypocrisy
Due to how discussions like these go I will probably break this comment into pieces to make sure it posts. I struggled with these thoughts for years, worried that if I was so consistently committing wrongdoing that I wasn't really saved or that God would cast me out. A few things I've come across over the years that have proven helpful though. Not all of this knowledge came from me, a lot is from various books but I've read so many I can't really recall where a specific one came from. People who aren't Christians generally don't care if they mess up. The fact that you do care is actually a good sign. It's a sign that you have a new heart that longs to serve God. In fact, the problem is when it is the opposite. If you can so casually do what you know is wrong and it doesn't bother you in some fashion now THAT is when I would be truly concerned.
I'm not saying we need to beat ourselves up every time we mess up as that is not at all productive either. I've been down that dark pit as well and I can tell you it doesn't help. Just so long as you're not committing sin and just shrugging your shoulders like "meh" and going about your day like nothing happened.
I also want to share with you a moment I had earlier this year and what happened during it. I had failed. Again. As I so often seemed to do. However, this time was worse and I felt more depressed over it than normal. So during my prayer that night I basically told God that I knew I was a worthless Christian and that he should just trade me out for someone better. Someone who would serve him more faithfully. Then, these words appeared within my mind. "Tell me, if you had a child and they made a mistake would you somehow consider 'trading them in' for a newer model, so to speak?" I don't have kids but I instantly knew my answer. I responded "No, I could never do that. They are still my child." Then the final response I got was "Neither will God do the same to you." It was very comforting at the time but it honestly wasn't till hours later as I was reviewing the conversation that my brain finally caught up and realized "Wait...those thoughts didn't come from me. Oh my gosh!" I am in my mid 30s, and only one other time before this has God placed thoughts like that in my mind, and that was about 20 years ago. I know God would give these same words to any of his children. They apply to you as much as they apply to me and that is why I share them.
I just want to testify, there is freedom from this through the Lord. "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." 2 Corinthians 7:10. Repentance is a gift. Like the prodigal son, we need to turn from the world and look to our Father. Let him robe you in righteousness, put sandals of sonship on your feet, and give you a ring of authority to be sufficient in ministering the Gospel. He is a PERFECT Father. Run from the world and you'll find that He is running to meet you with open arms, overjoyed to bring you back in to his house and restore all that you have lost. Yes sin is weighty and leads to death, but that is why Jesus came, to bring freedom, healing, and life, and life abundantly for all who believe in him and make him lord of their lives. This is truth, and where there is truth there is freedom. God Bless.
I got saved at 17 and got hooked on porn 2 years later. I've battled this addiction for almost 10 years, and I still have my moments, but I'm thankful to say that (overall) it has become a lot more manageable than it used to be. I realized I became vulnerable to porn because I want intimacy with a real woman, and pornography felt like the closest thing I could get because I never had much success with women in real life. I never even had a girlfriend either. After getting older and seeing more of life (and how toxic most women are - even the easiest ones to lust after), I always knew this, but I understand on a much deeper level now that looks and sex aren't everything. Not that those things aren't important, but there are other things I need in a wife too like personality, compatibility, similar interests and values, love and affection, support in difficult times, and just somebody who understands me. All the sex in the world means absolutely NOTHING to me if a woman is a mean, nasty, petulant, entitled, manipulative, demanding, domineering narcissist (which seems to be how most of today's women are), and that is what makes it easier for me to avoid pornography at this point. The women you see on screen can only give you temporary pleasure, but they can't give you love. Proverbs 5:3-14 "For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; and thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, and say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; and have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly."
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2:50 I think that the man had gotten over his porn problem completely. My problem with these narratives from everyone is that lust and desire are not the issue. That phrasing is on purpose. ;) The problem is how, when, why and towards whom you show those things. God freed him from it and he was free from it. The problem is that he thinks that the problem is what he does, not what he is in God's eyes. I think God wants to give us freedom from harmful lust and porn. I also believe that Adam and Eve felt like that towards each other. I believe lust has a god-given purpose. Satan keeps telling us that our natural desires are wrong and should be removed while the Bible tells us to control it with God's help and only target it towards one woman and in a non-selfish way. I do feel connected to that story but I have noticed that this narrative isn't entirely correct from what I've understood from the Bible. That's why I often sigh loudly when I see lust mentioned in the title. "Is this another one of those videos that demonizes basic human desires that God created and people use as a term to describe wrong types of sexuality?" Well, you're right about that. That type of sexuality is wrong but the solution isn't what you think. There's this one question and this isn't pg-13. How am I supposed to get a boner on the wedding night if I only love my wife? Covenant Eyes - How To Make a Business Out of People's Weakness One thing though. For many people, including myself, boundaries and rules are not the solution at all. Covenant Eyes isn't the solution. ;) Deliberate phrasing again. The solution is finding the problem/s behind the behavior/s. Often we don't seek short term gratification just for fun and it might have started as something else. On some cases it is on the other hand. There's no one solution for all.
I disagree with a big part of this. Lust is NEVER talked about in a favorable way in the Bible. It is always held as wrong and it should be treated as such. Jesus said to even look at a woman with lustful intent (and that would include digital images as well) is to commit adultery with her. No, there is no "redeemed" version of lust.
you don't generate harm by watching porn, as long as your consumtion isn't negatively impacting your daily life it's okay and nothing to be ashamed of.
If your like me guys, some of us need to get married asap to actually finally defeat this obstacle, trust me no amount of prayer, fasting, crying in repentance, begging to God will help. Especially if you have compulsive behaviour trait. Marry to increase you chance of salvation even if you not self confident or introvert settle for less if your picky. It harder than drugs to quit trust me. I am speaking from experience. Don’t expect Jesus to hold your hand for all things something God stays silent and it’s tormenting but you have to improvise to survive. Note: this isn’t for all men or women just some.
Actually, I believe the Bible says the opposite. It is a beautiful picture of singleness that Jesus portrays to us in Matthew 19:10-12 “Jesus’ disciples then said to him, “If this is the case, it is better not to marry!” “Not everyone can accept this statement,” Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps. Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.” By accepting the statement it is better not to marry, one’s mind will tend to be less focused on the opposite gender which is a good thing if you are someone who can get entangled with lust real easily. Celibacy is a gift from God and that is proven when Jesus explains that some stay single for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven.
@@SpectralonWhitebetter to marry than to burn yes, but don't discount the power of prayer against temptation. When we get those powerful feelings of temptation, prayer is the only thing that beats it back because it is so much stronger. Don't give up, and let God work. Start relying on Him and not on yourself. God bless. ❤
@@karroteu5000 You’re right. I did not mean to impose that getting married is wrong. In fact, it is a gift. For some people they don’t desire to put the work in for getting married and that is wrong. I feel it is better to stay away from marriage if you can’t fully commit to it.
@reyyy3218 I was talking about about the commercial app he is selling during the vids. It's designed for struggling Christians but uses paid subscriptions. Making money of the vulnerable is not the way of Christ. A ministry and recourses should be in the hands of God, He can reach anyone anywhere, and provides at His will. Got to have faith in Him!
I keep telling myself
One last time
One last time
I'm so tired
Hey man it’s okay you’ll make it through this I feel what you feel all I can say is avoid angry and contentious videos and situations and focus on being happy
Also one thing that leads to these feeling and temptations is called “HALT”(hungry, angry, lonely, and tired)
@@brycerollins9496 You're only the second person I've ever seen bring that out. Pretty sure I read that HALT list in a book but honestly I've read so many I don't remember which book it came from.
I get it. I've been struggling for around 20 years at this point. I recently started making progress but I'm hesitant to say more until I know if what I am working on is actually sticking or if it's a temporary progress sort of thing.
Thank you for everything, battling lust as a teenager is not supposed to be kept silent, thank you for speaking up!🎉
as a teenager battling lust, it’s genuinely difficult. Here’s a piece of wisdom I just learned. The devil will throw physical temptations; things that you can see touch, even smell. Then it moves onto hearing things. After you beat all of those, he will attack your mind, your psyche, since that is the one thing that Satan wants broken. So that it why I try to protect my mind, my brain from the dark powers and principalities that try to attack and infiltrate it.
My whole life has been chasing intimacy and feeling like I'm gonna die without it because I got no outlet for the love I want to give and receive. And lust hijacked all that so easily
Hey man, hold out, and keep praying.
I’m struggling with lust too.
I’ve heard many strategies to help against lust.
My number one suggestion would be to find people in real life that can pray for you and hold you accountable. It helps me, and I feel my friend’s prayers.
Number 2, if your right arm causes you to sin, cut it off, if your left eye causes you sin, gauge it out. If you have a main source of lust, cut it out, whether it be TV, or any social media, cut it out.
Number 3, my uncle told me this one. Devout yourself early in the morning and read the word of God and dedicate yourself to it for the rest of the day. Think of it like how Jesus would go early in the morning to pray.
Dude I’ll pray for you, and don’t forget, God loves you no matter what you do.
Stay faithful, and devout yourself to God.
i always hear about people who are able to quit for a few months and then relapse
i havent been able to go a week since i was 14
ive been trying to quit since i was 14
i became a christian last year around the time of my 18th birthday
before i was a christian i was rarely able to go a single day without doing it
i have made some progress, its every other day on average now, but it seems like there is no hope for me
no matter what i do nothing changes, and my mind only gets more corrupted
Maybe you could try to distract yourself from it? Like a hobby? Also delete the app or whatever you get it from
Peace be with you Friend ❤️
I know how you Feel, addiction can be Harmful.
Jesus told us that if our right Hand is Sinining, then cut it off
(Mark 9:43).
Sometimes in our lives, we have to make Sacrifices to Limit sin in our Lives & Grow with God. Submit to God, Resist the Devil & he will Flee from you
(James 4:7-8).
For Example: if you have a lot of Free Time at Night, then you can try to go to sleep early, so you can Limit that Free Time. It is something I do.
At first, it may be Difficult, but the more you do it, the more the pain will subside. A Righteous Person may fall 7 Times, & Rises again ( Proverbs 24:16) ❤.
@@Daniel_Godismyjudge--Isah33.22amen
I would make a to-do list and have a consequence if you do something you want to do before something you should or have to do.
With it being every other day now, hold onto that progress and be thankful for it--continuing little by little to increase in godly obedience. As long as God is Sovereign and everlasting, and you have breath in your lungs as a child of God, there is hope. May the Lord ever bless and keep you, and continue to bring you out of darkness into His marvelous light. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.
this was me few months ago. Exactly, felt like this guy was my soul 😭. But today I'm no longer that guy. Praise God
Just seen an ad of something inappropriate and its tempting me to sin. Pray for me that during moments like this i could fight the temptation. Pray that i can take the door that god gives me, so i can flee from these temptations.
Don't let the enemy come into the door for you to be tempted, rather don't make time for lust and I pray that you flee by fighting against temptation. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
@@MarvlandMC Jesus said, “there is nothing outside the person which can defile him if it goes into him; but the things which come out of the person are what defile the person…..For from within, out of the [c]hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of adultery….”
According to Jesus’ words, sin is an internal issue and cannot be initiated by external factors. According to Jesus, nothing external can force you to sin.
The book of James says, “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘God is tempting me’ for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his desire and enticed.”
This further paints sin as an internal issue. Sin is not temptation. Sin is not viewing visual stimuli. Sin is lusting (which comes from within a man).
With this being said, true freedom can only come from God and it can only come from a transformation. You do not sin because you have been tempted, you sin because you desire to (somewhere deep inside). This sounds like bad news, and it is, but it turns good because we have an open path to be transformed.
Romans 12:2- “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you minds, so that you may be able to know the Will of God. That which is holy, acceptable, and perfect.”
I urge you to renew your mind about temptation and sin. It is possible to overcome (because God wants to transform your heart and your desires). Sin is an indicator of internal desires not being aligned with God. This can only be fixed by having the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians says we DO have the mind of Christ).
Believe the Gospel.
My fellows. If you’re struggling with this. Get on your knees and ask Christ to take this demon, this sin from your life with the most earnest and heartfelt plea. He will hear you.
What if we do this but still give into temptations? I have been trying to change for the sake of my soul and be on His track but it tempts me in my dreams and I have prayers where I truly want this lustful act to be gone but I always go back and fall.
@@simply_stephh The struggle with our sinful nature is something we all face, and it's essential to remember that you are not alone in this battle. When times get tough, remember the words from the apostle Paul in Romans 7:15-25. If even Paul, one of the most spiritual men who ever lived, struggled with sin to the point of exclaiming "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death?", then it only goes to show that sin is a universal human struggle.
Despite our failings, it's critical to acknowledge that God's love for us is relentless, abundant, and unconditional. His grace isn't based on our performance but on His love for us. Whenever you stumble, run to Him, not away from Him. Seek God's forgiveness and grace anew each time, and strive each day to live according to His word.
Regarding your dreams and continued temptations, remember, temptation in itself isn't the sin; it's yielding to it that leads us astray. It illustrates that we are human and fallible. What's crucial is to lean on God for strength and guidance when you're tempted.
Being a Christian doesn't mean we won't face temptation, but it does mean we have a source of strength and grace in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the Bible tells us that God is faithful and will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. When we are tempted, He will also provide a way out so we can endure it.
Keep praying, keep seeking His presence, and keep reading His Word.
Remember, it's a journey. Every step you take toward overcoming this brings you closer to God. With every trial, we are refined more into Christ's likeness. Keep fighting, keep praying, and keep trusting Him. You're in my prayers.
@@simply_stephh I've struggled with it for about 20 years now and I have discovered my own brain can be my worst enemy. It remembers, with near perfect clarity, things I've seen from years ago. Even now, when I'm finally making progress in this area I have to constantly keep a laser focus on my thoughts and what they are drifting toward or entertaining. I have to notice that subtle suggestive thoughts and call them out for what they are "Oh just read this mature fiction story. You're not actually doing it so there's nothing wrong with that." No, no, no. I've been down that road too many times and know where that leads me. And when the what I think are withdrawal symptoms hit all I've been able to really do is thrash around in my bed while also praying to God for help. I've also noticed it helps to verbalize parts of these types of prayers as (for me anyway) it brings the battle into the physical a bit more and it feels more real. "No! I don't want this. I want to serve you, Lord. Please, help."
Oh my word.... I am Trent. That is exactly me. The only difference is, it's never been explicit porn. It's been sexualized TV, "cool" wordly sinful content, and endless hours of UA-cam scrolling. I went from a clueless curious lonely homeschooled fifth grader to an on-fire Christian to a depressed 18-year- old who's wasted years. I needed this video. It just keeps getting worse and worse.... I've gotten so close to being suicidal and I never thought I could. I'm subscribing right now and I'm praying that I can truly get out this time. It's been six years and I'm ready to be free.
I'll pray for those chains of yours to be shattered. We will get through it 🙏
@@monikamatute1348 Thank you so much... I really really need it.
We all struggle and God knows, so understand your not alone you are loved and you are covered. I pray that you get through this. God loves you
I wanted to check in with you, what steps have you been taking to help yourself escape this cycle? I'd highly recommend you to delete youtube and set up an app so that way even if you do try to reinstall it you cant use it. Remove the social media on your phone that you find yourself addicted to and replace it with time with God. Pray to him and ask him to make reading the bible the new thing that you can do for hours a day.
@@aMereVelleity My main problem is that I watch on my computer and there's no extension that isn't super easy to work around. However, having some time where I'm less stressed (break in school) has helped me rediscover two hobbies to fill my time instead of scrolling... right now, it's books, but it's easier to break away from a book to pray than it is to break away from UA-cam, so I think I'm on the right track. Thank you for checking in
God bless brother
3 months ago i almost reached a year by a week and fell on one of my worst binges
Downloaded covenant eyes and with a brother in Christ and most of all God’s grace, i am on day 106 today. Never thought id reach day 10 again tbh
I'm going through such temptations and after I've already done what my flesh wants I really feel guilty. I don't even know how I would go to God's presence and repent of my sins it really hurts.
The times when you don’t want to go to God are the times you should the most! For those who struggle going to the lord remember to do it quickly (don’t delay) and run to him like you would to your parents if you fell off your bike and cut your knee. In other words you don’t need to have the words or feelings exactly figured out just run to him!
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” - Matthew 11:28
God your timing is perfect, thank you
Super glad you keep making videos on this subject, Isaac. Confronting the truth about my struggles with lust has always been a big help in overcoming it. I'd imagine the same is true for others as well.
Please pray for me... God blessed me with a really good job, but I'm starting to get paranoia attacks and anxiety attacks.I really feel it's from the enemy. I've lost many jobs because of these attacks and I don't want to lose this one. Please keep me in your prayers 🙏 ❤️
This video is so impactful for me. I am very blessed by it and I appreciate you making it!
God bless you!
Thanks for being a voice on this! As a high school pastor, I have to fight this daily!
Thank you for making this video. God has been working with me and teaching me this same cycle! It is so true. We just have to keep moving forward no matter the struggles like a true warrior. Also brother, dress accordingly like a son of God, meaning cover your chest, etc. God bless you🙌🏻 thanks again.
I didn't even notice his chest.
God called the body “Very good”. If viewing an exposed chest makes you stumble, I’d say you should seek to renew your mind (Romans 12:2) on the human body. It is the image (Hebrew word: Tsalem- physical similarity) of God.
Oooo thank youuuuu I love this idea. I'll share this with the man I love so dearly who struggles in this area, because the hardest part for me is how it hurts the way he sees himself, ya know? He needs to realize the shame comes because that's not who he is, and I absolutely love the idea to reaffirm your identity. And then in addition to that creating and working to further improve boundaries physically and spiritually, because that's taking action. We all fall, but breaking that cycle of hopelessness I think is the key and way to true change and hope in Christ. Thank you so much! 💜
I pray that in 2025, none of us will be bound by this addiction. We are not slaves to sin, but sons of God, called to live in freedom and purpose.
Thank you so much for making these videos. This is EXACTLY how I feel lately, and it really helps to know that this is common and I'm not alone as a Christian struggling with these things. My self confidence has been sinking lower and lower lately because of these struggles, and this video was a massive help. Again, thank you so much for what you do.
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This is so so so real. Thank you for this. Never saw someone talk about this in such an accurate way in terms of how this works and makes you feel
2 days ago I relapsed. I had almost made it 3 weeks, which while not a lot is the longest I've been able to go in well over a year. I knew I was getting lax with my convictions, but I never re-upped on them. Which was probably my point of failure.
I've had a decent amount of ups and downs due to my lusts, and it's taken a lot of work and reflection to get to the point of not falling into despair. Shame and regret are still prevalent, but I know that even though I fail, God still loves me. My goal currently is to get to 6 weeks, but I'm worried I'm not going to be able to make it.
I pray that you find further wisdom in this area. I want to encourage and challenge you. You say your goal is 6 weeks. I ask, what will happen when you get there? Will you be like Trent in Isaac’s example? Will you aim further?
I’ve noticed that many Christians struggling with this issue like to set goals for “freedom.” I understand this. I’ve been there, however I no longer belief it to be helpful. I think counting days of “freedom” (freedom usually defined as not watching porn) helps promote feelings of shame and a faith for salvation found in the days and not in God.
I cannot convict you of this since I don’t know you, but I would strongly urge you to examine yourself to see if you are trusting in the days of “freedom” for your salvation or if you’re trusting in God for it. (BTW it is obvious to see how many people trust in their days. Just look at all the comments in this feed of people who doubt their salvation because they aren’t “free”.)
Freedom comes from Christ. He transforms us by the renewing of our mind. (Romans 12:2)
“Who the son makes free is free indeed.” Let us trust Jesus’ words.
@@elijahfish9635
My wording wasn't the best, my goal is at least 6 weeks. I'm not going to "reward" myself with a relapse, just that the 6 week mark is the minimum goal.
In my day-to-day I don't generally focus on "it's been 13 days, that's almost 2 weeks," I just keep track of the last time so that I can maintain a timeframe.
I know that "making it X amount of days" doesn't earn salvation, and that only God can grant me salvation. I pray daily, and ask for forgiveness for my failures and the strength and guidance needed to get through my addiction.
I've come to terms with my issues with lust that I wanted to change, but I didn't want to due to making time for it in my personal life. I realized that I can't make time for lust anymore and to anyone who read my comments in the past, I'm sorry for not being truthful to the fact that I was going to change but I gave in, only for the pain and issues will go away, but it didn't as I gave into temptation. So, I felt that's what I had to do. 🙏
Thank you!
And, with my dad's cancer, health has got me to think not just where I'll go after I die but also to start making some changes in my life like lust, for example.
Jesus said “Who the son makes free is free indeed.”
Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
I submit to you that if you are in Jesus Christ, you will be with Him after this life.
I submit to you that it is shame that questions your salvation. Shame accuses you of your sin and claims that because you sinned, you are not saved. Shame always lies and shame is never from God.
I encourage you to agree with Jesus’ statement.
Jesus says, “Who the son makes free is free indeed.”
Shame says, “You’re not free because you sinned AGAIN!”
Agree with God Almighty. Don’t agree with shame. Your creator loves you.
Lust is an internal issue. Pornography consumption is an indicator of the internal issue of lust. Jesus said that nothing that goes into a man makes him unclean, but it is that which comes out of a man that make him unclean. Things like sexual immorality, slander, murder, etc. Porn is bad, but it’s not the sin. The sin is lust. It’s objectifying humans that are made in the pure Image of God. And the reason you’re trapped in the sin is because you believe you’ll always be trapped. You’re also stuck because your mind isn’t renewed and as a result, you’re not transformed. (Romans 12:2) What God called “Very good” (the human body), you call “Very bad” by labeling it a temptation AND by believing that you were created to lust anyways. (“Men are visual creatures.”)
I disagree with the notion that we will not be free from sin on this earth. I acknowledge the completion of freedom on the day of Christ, but I think there is a level of freedom that is accessible on this earth. We are dead to sin through unity with Christ. (Romans 6) I believe that we agree with shame when we say true freedom cannot be found now. I believe that’s a lie from Satan that many Christians believe. (The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus came to give life and life abundant.) I do not define slavery to sin as life abundant, but many Christians believe slavery is to be expected until the day of Christ. What a shallow view of the Gospel and a shallow view of our Lord’s transformative power.
If lust is an internal issue (as Jesus said it is), then to defeat lust, external attempts will not work. (External attempts such as Covenant Eyes.) Freedom doesn’t come from a lack of external temptation, but it comes from an internal change. (Romans 12:2- be TRANSFORMED by the renewal of your mind.) If a man wants to sin, he’ll find a way, regardless of boundaries. It is clear that an internal change must occur for true freedom. Jesus makes us a new creation. He takes our heart of stone and gives us a heart of flesh. We are temples of the Holy Spirit. True freedom can be found! (Galatians 5:1- It is for FREEDOM (not asceticism) that Christ set us free, therefore do not subject yourself back to a yolk of slavery.)
Let us renew our minds and accept God’s transformative power. Let us not put on a yoke of slavery, but take up Jesus’ yoke which is light. It’s HIS power that frees. “Who the son makes free is free indeed.” Amen.
My brothers in Christ, believe it!
Perfectly said! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
i started watching at maybe about 9 years old. i had gone a few years without it after i went to a chapel and prayed to jesus and a saint asking them to give me guidance and take away my sinfulness. then when i was about 13 something sparked the urge for me to watch it again. now i’m 16 and i haven’t gone more than a few weeks without doing it. i just feel helpless and scared that i won’t be able to overcome it like i did before. and i’m scared for my future and if i’ll be able to have a healthy marriage. i need prayers and guidance more than anything right now.
Let's overcome this together brothers✝️✝️
This is so good Isaac! Thank you for sending this ❤️ your videos have helped me a lot with breaking free from this addiction! And not only that but encouragement for the day
Non-religious tip I’ve found helpful recently is to keep a journal. I never thought myself the journal-keeping type but it’s been really helpful to type out my thoughts and put into words things such as why I am quitting porn and how it’s going. The two hardest parts of quitting is starting and then not letting your guard down once you’ve stopped for a while. Also, the journal has helped my relationship with God as well so that’s a great bonus. Good luck out there lads!
God bless you what an amazing message
This is me. But one crucial detail that aligns me more with this description is my age. I am 11. I am nearing my 12th birthday. 11 has been the worst year of my childhood yet. A dark chapter that can have an end through god. I pray for others here struggling. It being New Years Eve as of making this comment, my biggest goal for 2025 is to quit porn. 2025 will be better than all of the last 11 years of my life because I will be closer to god. He is with us. Amen.
This is sooo accurate ❤😢
I fell the same way he did but for almost a year😢
Just… Thank you… So much… and God Bless you.
Plz pray for me 😢
Will do my guy
Thank you very much for sharing this
The world teaches to sin (lust) but God teaches to not. Do not look with lust. It affects the body like no other sin and is a sin against yourself (1 Corinthians). And Job said i will turn my eyes from young women. Beware of weak Christians to teach you what you already know in the Bible. Weak Christians that allow certain sinful actions. And purge yourself from filthy talk that comes from the world (school, workplace). Hate it because God hates it.
if nobody lusted, people would never fall in love and continue the human race, what you’re saying is irrational
@@roscowbrown3937 It’s a mindset that will transform your thinking. And anyone with a mind like mine would agree. Also, I don’t think that there’s anything wrong about you having objections or perhaps a different way of perceiving God’s original purpose of procreation. It’s just what I’ve learned from Scripture.
@@silasbucur685 well, yeah, if people think this way, they will agree, that’s just a given… and the purpose of procreation isn’t the issue… I’m taking issue with you saying that people shouldn’t procreate at all, or even fall in love, because neither of these things are possible without Lusting after somebody. This guy Isaac himself is married, so even he lives in lust so he wouldn’t even agree
Thank you Lord
Amenn🔥🙌🙌🙌
"if you sin 5 times a day, then repent 5 times"
I watch videos like these and think.. I was right to handle lust the way I did. I successfully snuffed it out, and my mental health and body image was just collateral damage. So be it I guess.
I was introduced by as a teenager with it's definitely a bad cycle of lust, depression and energy draining, continually sins, only The Lord Jesus Christ can Truly deliver you. Truly Repent and Dont go back to it. Because the devil comes like John 10:10 the theif cometh to Kill , steal, and Destroy" I am Come and that you have Life and life more Abundantly Jesus said .Stay with The Lord Jesus Christ serve Him like you're supposed to do.
Amen
Amen!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Pray for me
Honestly, I’m not worried about God not possibly loving me. I’m doctrinally worried. I’ve gone on deliberately sinning after being saved. What the author of Hebrews says about that is terrifying. Is there a sacrifice remaining for me?
I struggle with this thinking as well where I continue to fall time and time again even after being saved i just get worried that the Lord will turn me away for my hypocrisy
Due to how discussions like these go I will probably break this comment into pieces to make sure it posts.
I struggled with these thoughts for years, worried that if I was so consistently committing wrongdoing that I wasn't really saved or that God would cast me out. A few things I've come across over the years that have proven helpful though. Not all of this knowledge came from me, a lot is from various books but I've read so many I can't really recall where a specific one came from.
People who aren't Christians generally don't care if they mess up. The fact that you do care is actually a good sign. It's a sign that you have a new heart that longs to serve God. In fact, the problem is when it is the opposite. If you can so casually do what you know is wrong and it doesn't bother you in some fashion now THAT is when I would be truly concerned.
I'm not saying we need to beat ourselves up every time we mess up as that is not at all productive either. I've been down that dark pit as well and I can tell you it doesn't help. Just so long as you're not committing sin and just shrugging your shoulders like "meh" and going about your day like nothing happened.
I also want to share with you a moment I had earlier this year and what happened during it.
I had failed. Again. As I so often seemed to do. However, this time was worse and I felt more depressed over it than normal. So during my prayer that night I basically told God that I knew I was a worthless Christian and that he should just trade me out for someone better. Someone who would serve him more faithfully. Then, these words appeared within my mind.
"Tell me, if you had a child and they made a mistake would you somehow consider 'trading them in' for a newer model, so to speak?" I don't have kids but I instantly knew my answer. I responded "No, I could never do that. They are still my child." Then the final response I got was "Neither will God do the same to you."
It was very comforting at the time but it honestly wasn't till hours later as I was reviewing the conversation that my brain finally caught up and realized "Wait...those thoughts didn't come from me. Oh my gosh!" I am in my mid 30s, and only one other time before this has God placed thoughts like that in my mind, and that was about 20 years ago. I know God would give these same words to any of his children. They apply to you as much as they apply to me and that is why I share them.
I just want to testify, there is freedom from this through the Lord. "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." 2 Corinthians 7:10. Repentance is a gift. Like the prodigal son, we need to turn from the world and look to our Father. Let him robe you in righteousness, put sandals of sonship on your feet, and give you a ring of authority to be sufficient in ministering the Gospel. He is a PERFECT Father. Run from the world and you'll find that He is running to meet you with open arms, overjoyed to bring you back in to his house and restore all that you have lost. Yes sin is weighty and leads to death, but that is why Jesus came, to bring freedom, healing, and life, and life abundantly for all who believe in him and make him lord of their lives. This is truth, and where there is truth there is freedom. God Bless.
I got saved at 17 and got hooked on porn 2 years later. I've battled this addiction for almost 10 years, and I still have my moments, but I'm thankful to say that (overall) it has become a lot more manageable than it used to be. I realized I became vulnerable to porn because I want intimacy with a real woman, and pornography felt like the closest thing I could get because I never had much success with women in real life. I never even had a girlfriend either. After getting older and seeing more of life (and how toxic most women are - even the easiest ones to lust after), I always knew this, but I understand on a much deeper level now that looks and sex aren't everything. Not that those things aren't important, but there are other things I need in a wife too like personality, compatibility, similar interests and values, love and affection, support in difficult times, and just somebody who understands me. All the sex in the world means absolutely NOTHING to me if a woman is a mean, nasty, petulant, entitled, manipulative, demanding, domineering narcissist (which seems to be how most of today's women are), and that is what makes it easier for me to avoid pornography at this point. The women you see on screen can only give you temporary pleasure, but they can't give you love.
Proverbs 5:3-14 "For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; and thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, and say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; and have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly."
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2:50 I think that the man had gotten over his porn problem completely. My problem with these narratives from everyone is that lust and desire are not the issue. That phrasing is on purpose. ;) The problem is how, when, why and towards whom you show those things. God freed him from it and he was free from it. The problem is that he thinks that the problem is what he does, not what he is in God's eyes. I think God wants to give us freedom from harmful lust and porn. I also believe that Adam and Eve felt like that towards each other. I believe lust has a god-given purpose. Satan keeps telling us that our natural desires are wrong and should be removed while the Bible tells us to control it with God's help and only target it towards one woman and in a non-selfish way.
I do feel connected to that story but I have noticed that this narrative isn't entirely correct from what I've understood from the Bible. That's why I often sigh loudly when I see lust mentioned in the title. "Is this another one of those videos that demonizes basic human desires that God created and people use as a term to describe wrong types of sexuality?" Well, you're right about that. That type of sexuality is wrong but the solution isn't what you think. There's this one question and this isn't pg-13. How am I supposed to get a boner on the wedding night if I only love my wife?
Covenant Eyes - How To Make a Business Out of People's Weakness
One thing though. For many people, including myself, boundaries and rules are not the solution at all. Covenant Eyes isn't the solution. ;) Deliberate phrasing again. The solution is finding the problem/s behind the behavior/s. Often we don't seek short term gratification just for fun and it might have started as something else. On some cases it is on the other hand. There's no one solution for all.
I disagree with a big part of this. Lust is NEVER talked about in a favorable way in the Bible. It is always held as wrong and it should be treated as such. Jesus said to even look at a woman with lustful intent (and that would include digital images as well) is to commit adultery with her. No, there is no "redeemed" version of lust.
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It's funny you know being a hypocrite I thought I was free but it happened again and nothing works
Although what you're saying make sense, it would be nice if you backed it by scripture.
you don't generate harm by watching porn, as long as your consumtion isn't negatively impacting your daily life it's okay and nothing to be ashamed of.
If your like me guys, some of us need to get married asap to actually finally defeat this obstacle, trust me no amount of prayer, fasting, crying in repentance, begging to God will help. Especially if you have compulsive behaviour trait. Marry to increase you chance of salvation even if you not self confident or introvert settle for less if your picky. It harder than drugs to quit trust me. I am speaking from experience. Don’t expect Jesus to hold your hand for all things something God stays silent and it’s tormenting but you have to improvise to survive. Note: this isn’t for all men or women just some.
Actually, I believe the Bible says the opposite. It is a beautiful picture of singleness that Jesus portrays to us in Matthew 19:10-12
“Jesus’ disciples then said to him, “If this is the case, it is better not to marry!” “Not everyone can accept this statement,” Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps. Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”
By accepting the statement it is better not to marry, one’s mind will tend to be less focused on the opposite gender which is a good thing if you are someone who can get entangled with lust real easily. Celibacy is a gift from God and that is proven when Jesus explains that some stay single for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Like I said, this isn’t for everybody.
@@SpectralonWhitebetter to marry than to burn yes, but don't discount the power of prayer against temptation. When we get those powerful feelings of temptation, prayer is the only thing that beats it back because it is so much stronger. Don't give up, and let God work. Start relying on Him and not on yourself. God bless. ❤
@@silasbucur685 1 Timothy 4:3 tells us that getting married isn't wrong but many people will say so!
@@karroteu5000 You’re right. I did not mean to impose that getting married is wrong. In fact, it is a gift. For some people they don’t desire to put the work in for getting married and that is wrong. I feel it is better to stay away from marriage if you can’t fully commit to it.
Are you preaching Christ or your sponsor? Don't trick struggling believers into subscriptions, in Jesus's name!
Helping other people see these types of videos requires exposure to mainstream algorithm. Relax.
@reyyy3218 I was talking about about the commercial app he is selling during the vids. It's designed for struggling Christians but uses paid subscriptions. Making money of the vulnerable is not the way of Christ. A ministry and recourses should be in the hands of God, He can reach anyone anywhere, and provides at His will. Got to have faith in Him!
Thank you for this