Overcoming Pornography Addiction: The Healing Power of Jesus Christ
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- www.mormonchann... - Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ there are ways to overcome addictions to pornography. When Kerri found out her husband Troy was addicted to porn, she couldn’t discover what she had done wrong. She was devastated, but she refused to give up her family. Kerri and Troy resolved to save their marriage and they turned to Jesus Christ for healing power.
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This deadly plauge has to be eliminated by the power of Jesus Christ. We start by praying and looking for help.
True
i agree don t let porn win
God bless that man for his great strength. Admitting one has a problem is the biggest and potentially hardest step.
Belive in Jesus Christ.
its not a problem these people are delusional
Watching this video 2years after gives me goosebumps. Truth be told I was broke and used pornography and masturbation as a means of getting away. The moment I got busy and had something doing my priorities changed. 2 years ago when I first came across this video, I was on the verge of being homeless, broke and dealing with insecurities. I could barely stay outside my room for long. Thank God for change and the man I am today. I own multiple houses, debt free and I live my best life without letting my insecurities control me.
I have tried so many times to break the addiction. I have gone several months without it and I got sucked back in. I sought the bishops help and was clean for a while but fell again. I know it's wrong but my body and brain have built up an addiction and I need help. I want nothing more in this life than to be free of this sin.
Pray to god and ask him for forgiveness and ask him to give you strength to overcome this addiction. I am also struggling with an addiction to pornography and I am recovering so I know exactly how you feel and how difficult it is to overcome. For me, I found that praying and reading the scriptures daily can help you resist the temptations and help you stay away from it.
Think on this.
Our great and powerful lord in heaven has sent a savior. I know you know this. He was the perfect sacrifice without blemish. But he became SIN for you and me. The world became tarnished and cursed in the garden and who did that? The father of all lies, satan. You are forgiven and you belong to Jesus because you were bought with a price.
Now here's the cool part. Christians who you see in church, still have sin. Some struggle with it more than others. Now why would I say something like that? Because it is true and from the bible itself. We are children of God but we are still inside a body that is under the curse BUT, Christ is in us and all we need do is say Abba father, forgive me. I have sinned. Next, realize who you really are now.
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now inside you. Habitual sin is common but Christians are saved. God knows his children and his there to help with the Holy Spirit in us. Now don't get me wrong, it does grieve the Holy Spirit when we do stumble. But I truly think a person that wants help gets it from him if we humbly ask.
I can sense your wantoness from your honest comment. I have gone through this and what helps me is realizing he never will leave me and he has cool stuff awaiting if I can remain obedient and refrain from sin.
Get your bible and read it. Then go and talk to him. Honestly say stuff to him because has right there with you bro. He will answer.
they best way to dont let ur self alone while you have cell phone and turn off internet. 2ndly meditate according to religon sayings. Respect the relationships..
Ask Jesus . Jesus can save you and give you a whole new life surrender your self to God pray wherever and whenever you feel like doing wrong with your eye's. Jesus will break a the chains .
Read the bible and pray to God
Anything can be over-come with Christ.
Roxality I love your faith. I envy you :)
Amen
Roxality Amen.
Let's not fall in deeper into darkness, it's time to fight back against Satan's control. Belive in yourself and in the power of Jesus Crist.😁😀
I guess we can close all hospitals and fire all doctors since praying alone will cure everything.
To all those who have this addiction or any addiction we are praying for you. The Lord loves us all so much and will never give up on us . He will always be there . We just have to want to go through those things with him. It won't happen right away and it's hard sometimes but keep trying. It's always worth it. Every soul is important in the eyes of the Lord.
😢🙏🙏
thanks much obliged y all
Those who aren't even struggling with pronography should watch this! It something that may help you later on
I admire you.😀
I struggled with pornography. But honesty is so powerful, it really makes a difference when someone is supporting you to repentance and it really helped so much. With man nothing is possible, but with God anything is
Pornography is serious. I've struggled with this for a looooong time. Having support from others is essential. The worse part is how unworthy one can feel. This unworthiness can pull one away from the church and even society. It creates an imaginary reality, and if one gets too involved, can create relationships that may have lifelong effects.
As one starts to get involved with the real reality, it can be very difficult to be reacclimated. This is how I feel it has affected myself. Maybe it is different from others. The feelings of guilt and unworthiness can persist, even if one has gone a while without participating in the cesspool of lasciviousness.
I'm someone that is addicted too porn and I so hard to overcome but I know I can beat it with the healing power of Christ he help me before with lust and I know he will help me with this
Go to meetings, get a sponsor, work with your bishop
With God it is possible you can do it.
how are you doing? i am 160 days clean.
Zachary Darkes he will !
God bless you
Hi. So how did you become "addicted' to porn?
Nothing really could be farther from the truth than that we are not worthy of forgiveness and that we are not worthy to be loved because we are sinners. We are all sinners, we just sin differently. I pray to have a heart like Christ's that will accept, love, help and strengthen anyone and everyone that I meet, not in spite of their struggles or mistakes, but simply because they are children of God and that makes us lovable. All of us.
Thanks, I needed that
What a beautiful message, that when a family member struggles, we can choose to rally to save the family rather than punish the one who is weak at the cost of our love, our unity, and the most precious parts of our faith.
Yes. That is a good message.
Thank you so much. I think this is a much bigger problem than we realize and I hope we'd be more gentle with ourselves and others, not excusing inappropriate behavior, but realizing that God wants us to be free and to be healed. God bless every single one of you who are hurting because of this terrible addiction. Thank you for being so brave and humble. You will be OK.
Can we also throw garbage reading material like 50 Shades of Gray into the plague of pornagraphy category.
It most definitely is pornography! And women are buying into it...it's ridiculous.
Haven't read it, I am not allowed to, and I've been told I don't want to. And I don't want to either.
It's porn based on what I have read about it. I didn't need to read it to know.
Absolutely!
Yes we can. Yes we can.
Porn is also a plague. Not just drugs and alcohol. Great message of hope!
160 days clean. how are you doing?
There are many things that are a plague...
I've just started the process. I hope that I will be able to stop utterly and completely.
+Alex Van Horne
That's Awesome! Check out LDS Family Services' Addiction Recovery Program. It's a beautiful program that really does work, and it works, because it is centered on the Atonement of Jesus Christ; I have learned and grown so much by attending these meetings. God bless you brother, I'll be praying for you!
Christina Stinson yes
Are you working the 12 step program with a sponsor? Staying close to your bishop?
I got the feeling that I should watch this, and it reminded me of when I had a problem with pornography. I don't know about my situation, because I'm an artist. I'm practicing with body poses and lots of times, they seem like they're suggestive. Especially with the female figure. I used to be a lot worse than I am now, but because of going to my bishop, I was able to stop things that were basically breaking the law of chastity, and become better at managing my emotions. I'm going to say now, severing this addiction is VERY hard, especially when you're an artist, and your job is to portray human or humanoid characters of both genders. But I know I can do it, and still be the artist I want to be. Jesus has helped me to become better and better every day. I know the power of repentance works because I've done it. Many times. The road to perfection is impossible on our own. We need to try our very hardest and be like Jesus, and once we've done all we can, he'll take care of the rest. If I can repent over and over again, you can too. It's what Dieter F. Uchtdorf said in this most recent general conference, "There is no soul so broken or so lost that they cannot come back". God wants to help you, and I testify that if you let him, he will give you what you need to succeed.
I want that help
This video was very inspirational and uplifting. And very brave of the husband and wife. For those who think it is not move along, don't leave nasty comments just to satisfy yourself.
I am addicted also.its a battle but God can help.
Brad, thanks for your comment. For help, we recommend the videos at the link below for overcoming pornography: ua-cam.com/play/PLAYgY8SPtEWHfaVvDlZvMEvSO2OnfzXXb.html Remember you are worthy of love and belonging, no matter what you do or where you have been. We're never beyond the help of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. We know repentance and change is possible! Learn more here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/?lang=eng
@@churchofjesuschrist thank you.ill keep you in prayer.
Both acted bravely., it's easy to walk away. Love Family Units; May God continue to bless all Families.
My full appreciation and admiration to the couple and family in this video. Something very brave they did and shared.
Pray for me, a Christian and person addicted to porn.
@Sean Brunson, thanks for your comment (and we're sorry for the delayed response!). For help to quit viewing pornography, visit www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/collection-want-to-quit?lang=eng You'll find information and resources, as well as suggestions about how to reach out and get help from others. Remember you are worthy of love and belonging, no matter what you do or where you have been. We're never beyond the help of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Take care!
I believe you are set free from this. I hope so since it's 4 years now?
i am too unfortunately sean
I can relate to his story I need the Lord to guide me so I can stay vigilant
Yeah...we need Him always.
how has your vigilance been these past 3 years? my last 160 days have been great. no porn or masterbation. I need to continue to being vigilant. Because the weeds will come back if we are not careful.
A brave woman and a brave man
you doing ok?
Excellent. Thank you for this HOPEFUL message.
are you doing ok?
Hallelujah. Thank you Jesus. One of my vision to bring out young
You can free yourself from this awful deadly sin. Go read Bible and pray whenever temptation comes. Prove to God that you truly repented by staying away from porn. God can help you with your deliverance, but it's up to you whenever or not you're going to sin. If you relapse, write down how you miserable you feel after you've sinned. I suggest that you avoid things that trigger your addiction in the first place, such as social medias. Lastly, don't ever think that God loves you less because you've sinned. God loves you no matter what.
I'm born Christian female. I was porn addict for a long time, because I didn't know that porn is a sin. Only when I truly turned to Jesus Christ, I realized that I was committing a deadly sin. Even when I turned to Jesus, the devil was still tempting me and I continued to sin, but I felt so bad for doing it to the point I would cry after I was done with watching porn. Then I decided to quit it, the longest I lasted was around 40 days, at that point I thought I was finally free, but no, I continued to sin. I had so many relapses, which only made me more desperate to quit it forever. I prayed to God and read the Bible and that really helped me. Every time I was tempted I repeated powerful Bible verses in my head. It was quite the battle. Devil even reached me in lustful dreams, which mostly made me sin again. Now I'm almost 2 months porn free and I never felt more happier.
Devil will set you so many traps to make you sin, but when you don't give in those traps he will go away. You become stronger when you resist devil's evil plans.
Praise the Lord, Amen.
Wonderful testimomy..im on yhe same boat as a female.ice had enough of the sin
This video helped me overcome my addiction
Chef Boyardee you never had an addiction, what you did was normal, quit torturing yourself and quit believing this
@@wife4519 He who looketh upon a woman, to lust after her, hath committed adultery in his heart. -Jesus
@@wife4519 aside from the Lord's command regarding lust/sexual sin, science is proving what Alma the Younger taught many years ago, in Alma 41:10, that "wickedness never was happiness"
@@Ether-pb5gb correct
@@Ether-pb5gb thank you for the message
Jesus has healed me! Thank God!
This touches me so much. Not only people viewing pornography, but us humans make wrong choices.
Yet with the Healing Power of Jesus Christ, I know He'll help us from this foul influence of Satan. I know this to be true.
Very helpful video.....the struggle is real
Everything in this video is so true. I have struggled with this addiction for 6 years and have finally started to overcome it. If any of you, LDS or not, have an addiction to pornography, find a bishop to talk to. They wont judge you. Mine never has. The church also offers an addiction recovery program that can and will help you. I have used it and it helps immensely. Please get help. You have no idea the effect it has on you. I have seen it first hand and can testify of it.
how has your sobriety been? i am now 160 days clean.
I’ve gone through that program and can confirm it was inspired by God. I’ve been clean for 3 almost 4 years now. Please if you are struggling do exactly as this man has suggested.
'Indeed, Elder Howard W. Hunter observed "Whatever Jesus lays his hands upon lives. If Jesus lays his hands upon a marriage, it lives. If he is allowed to lay his hands on the family, it lives." (in Conference Report, Oct. 1979, 93).'
amen
Pornography, the plague of our day,
Is killing the spirit of love
Around your heart, the atonement- paint
And remember who you're a child of
What a wonderful success story that these two continued and worked out there marriage understanding that we are human and make mistakes; that shows the power of the atonement.
It's hard to break this addiction.i pray alot on this.
Am addicted and i dont know what to do am tired of going to god over n over n over for forgiveness i always feel ashamed n sorry for my self after i do it but after a view day i went rite back into it i really wanna stop sigh
accountability, and fast. a lot.
Dude I'm exactly the same 😒 I hate myself so much my dads the pastor of a church I go to and I feel so ashamed I do it every day now because I'm getting addicted and I can't get over it
+jeremy henderson I think maybe that is the problem in the first place: the problem is not the problem (actually it's a symptom), the problem is our attitude about the problem.
christopher H - Pray
Dude, Jesus knows it and he still loves ya! He truly does.
You will overcome this bro. I'm praying for ya! There's nothin to be ashamed of okay? Don't allow the evil one do that or even sell you on that. The way God sees you is different and whole and that is the way you are. You are a child of the true high King. He knew you before you were even thought about by your mother and father. So take up your dreams and run with him. It is a battle and in telling you, you have already won! Don't look back.
Now, for the weapon. Pick up your bible and read it. At least 2 or 3 verses everyday. Then find a peaceful place and think on his love for you he made on the cross. He loves you bro.
I'm 50 years old and spent a lot of time in 12 step programs. I have a grasp of how the process of addiction works. There are a lot of addictions in the world for which there are no 12 step programs formed, but could be. The roots of addiction are virtually the same but manifest themselves in different forms. Some are inherently evil, especially pornography/sex addiction and some are not, like eating. Addiction is progressive in nature and I'm willing to bet that some of these sagely, worldly people that scoff at the idea that addiction is a disease of a spiritual nature; are probably relatively young and have no manageability issues at this stage in their lives. I would like to see their lives at 40 or 50 and what they've become as human beings. My observation is that over time, a person's negative qualities become more amplified. It is through spiritual means that a person develops good qualities. The 12 steps, in a nutshell, is the Gospel of Repentance and reliance on God for a daily reprieve to overcome whatever addiction you suffer from. So to all the naysayers: it doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, it only matters if it's true.
PersianGulfMariner
All you have said is wise
I need to stop porn am addicted to porn since 18 now am 23.i hope god help me . 100% sure this time enought is enough for me wish me luck.
HI Mohamed, thanks for your comment and resolve to quit pornography. What a great goal. We know Heavenly Father can help you quit! See the page below for helpful tips and information: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/collection-want-to-quit?lang=eng
I struggled with this for a very long time. Even when I was in a relationship. It wasn't easy to overcome because the enemy distraction was strong. This addiction was the most filthiest dirty UGLY dark secret. Satin is UGLY!!
have you completely broken free yet? addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng
I mean, Religion is the thing that made this natural thing ugly and dirty.
@@epicmemetime1122 take it easy bubsby
My husband has a porn/sex addiction as well as alcohol.. He won't seek help and it's hard because I am a member of the church and have my endowments.. He is not he was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and refuses any help from the church, me, or anyone else. We've been together almost 9yrs married for 7 and it's so hard because I don't want to get a divorce but I feel like he has no want to change and I don't want my 7yr old son seeing his dad drunk or thinking it's ok to watch/look at things that are inappropriate! My son will be baptized in February and I think another reason I stay is because I am sick.. I cannot work (mostly because I don't know how I will feel each day I wake up) because of it so I need his medical insurance.. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, C-Spine Spondylosis, and arthritis.. I do hair when I can but I mostly work at a non profit foundation and my son's school, because I hate being home alone thinking of the things my husband has done and may have done that I don't know about yet.. It hurts me because I cannot be eternal with my companion or son and I'm so scared! My Bishop is awesome but his hands are tied because if my husband doesn't want help then there's nothing he can do! I don't want to be alone for eternity! I don't like being with someone who just the other day blacked out fell and knocked himself out and had to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance! It's so hard but I don't know what to do other than go to AA meetings for family members of alcoholics and try my best to be a good person..
Jennifer Talbot I'm sorry to hear of your pain. The first duty of a man is to care for his wife & family, above all else. I think showing him in some way without confrontation that how his actions are destroying his loved ones may be the answer. Every man has this innate sense of responsibility inside him. It needs to be re-awakened & made much more alert in him. I believe that if you succeed in bringing him to recognize this pain he is putting you & the child through not to mention himself, then he may change. It would be wise to enlist the help of family, friends, well-wishers etc directly or indirectly. May God grant you happiness.
brian massey Keep in mind Brian that once you are married it is still two separate people. Many many times a woman may not be interested in physical affection. It takes strength to realize this. One way to completely break the pattern is to focus on what you can give her rather than looking how you seek to benefit. My wife's physical affection isnt as high as mine is. Months have passed without physical intimacy. This just happens in many marriages. It wasnt due to anything I ever did. This doesnt equate with her having less love for me.
I remember when I was single how I thought physical intimacy what was marriage was about. There are so many more levels of connection going on. Start with small things, because with a woman it is always the small things that a man can do. Listen, really listen to what her behavior says and what she says, and be there for her. There are many times when you will feel alone when you are married. This is also why the Savior is needed. You will realize that after you are married that marriage isnt what you think it is. Dont focus on outcome but focus on continually building a relationship with a woman and realize that from a marriage many good things come: Children, a relationship, and most importantly the opportunity to grow and become stronger. Let your attraction to the physical go, these things dont last, what remains is who the person is and what they have developed for their character.
any update? hang in there. even jehovas witnesses need to abstain from porn/alcohol. my wife roughed it out while i struggled through addiction for the first 6 years of our marriage. if he says he is WILLING, that is enough to start recovery. stay close to your bishop
Dear lord, I am scared. I have stuffed up. Dear dear lord u know that I am sinning, and I know that I am sinning. Although I keep repenting...I keep going back to it. God u are so so powerful!! U love me!! And u never want me to suffer, u are with me! U know how to heal me, u know what I need. I CANT DO THIS WITHOUT U LORD! I hate who I’ve become, I hate who I am without the lord. I see my problem, I see my sin, I see the lord holding his hand out to me. Lord god, I hand my burden over to you, I pray that you will take it and help me to see just how good u are. Love Sarah xx
Hi Sarah. We're so sorry to hear you're having a hard time, but we're glad you're here! We know the Savior can help you have the courage you need to overcome this and get the help you need. When we struggle with pornography use, we often have feelings of being stuck, guilty, or alone, but those feelings come from Satan, not our Heavenly Father. He loves you, and He wants to help you! It may seem difficult to share our feelings and struggles with someone else, but we know finding someone to support you will help you a lot. Learn more about how you can find help and support, here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/how-can-i-find-the-support-i-need?lang=eng
I wish that it would be addressed more that pornography is something that women struggle with too. A lot of times, it is portrayed as only a mans problem, but I have known several females who have struggled with it, maybe more in terms of reading material (50 shades of gray or stories on the Internet, etc). Videos or talks or support groups are usually as men struggling and a wife support group. But I think it needs to be shown more that woman need support here too. That is just my two cents worth.
+Kate Louw I agree with you completely! Until I started attending ARP support group, I had no idea a woman could struggle with that, too. I just thought their brains were wired differently! Hopefully, you've seen the video the Church put out featuring a female perspective of the struggle against pornography, with a special highlight to the issues you mention. If you haven't yet seen it, search Mormon Channel for Pornography Addiction and Emily (I think her name is)'s story will come up!
From what I understand men are turned on visually, women more by words, so novels are porn more for a woman audience.
amen. as a man, i hate to see women bow their head in shame, thinking it's a man's problem. it is not. and there are tons of women caught up in the filth of porn (visual/written). lust is a problem for everyone...and not just sexual lust.
Breaking Gods commandments never end well, and while we might feel we are emotionally free, the spiritual darkness that follows is never worth it. Watching pornography or breaking the law of chastity puts you in such a dark place because you are without the light of Christ; whether married or single the first relationship you are damaging is the one between you and the Savior. Someone once told me that each moment of our lives are inseparably connected with that night in the garden of Gethsemane when Christ suffered for us. Remembering that and always having His light with us is worth far more than any physical or emotional high one gets elsewhere. Repentance is so hard but being able to find that light again after the darkness is priceless.
You must focus and dominate the problem. Do not feel your way out of it, that's what got you into this mess in the first place. Your need for approval is satisfied only when your relationship with the Living God begins. He will give you a down payment, which will bring you to life instantly. That down payment, is His Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit is given, only when you believe Jesus was destroyed for your sin. You must not fail to embrace the kindness and mercy of the Living God!
Being filled with the Holy Spirit, one day at a time, has helped me stay clean for 160 days. Take care brother. Onward and upward
Thank you for posting this video
I need you father to help me heal 🙏🏻😭
I LOVE YOU ALL, THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS VIDEO!😀😁
Man, I love this church. I genuinely love it more than anything else in my miserable life, because its the only thing that can be an anchor for me. Its the reason that I have a conscience and want to be better. But I need help. I'm 14, and I have been addicted for almost 2 years now, and I have hated myself for ever second of it. I feel so self conscious, and I can feel awful thoughts about amazing people seeping into my mind because of it. I was born into this church, and raised with a plan for if this ever happened, but somehow it didn't work. I'm betraying everyone around me, my family, friends who look up to me, and members of my ward. I hate it so much. It's the most painful thing I have ever felt. I want nothing more than to stop, but I can't do it by myself. I NEED help. I can feel my spirit dying, and it scares me. I feel so much pressure because I've always been known as a spiritual leader in my family and quorums. What do I do? How can I start helping myself down. I feel like if I come out about it to everyone I will betray and hurt them. What do I do? I'm so sorry for ranting for so long, but I just can't keep it in anymore. Thanks.
Hi Eli, thank you for your comment. We're sorry for the pain and hopelessness you feel. As Elder Holland has taught, "...however many mistakes you feel you have made... or distance from home and family and God you feel you have traveled, I testify you have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love. It is not possible for you to sink lower than the infinite light of Christ's Atonement shines." (See this video for the full quote from Elder Holland: bit.ly/343Kw4G) Remember that none of us are perfect, we all fall short and need the grace of Jesus Christ. Our Heavenly Father loves you and will forgive you as many times as you choose to believe and repent. Continue to reach out to our Heavenly Father in prayer, and seek help from a trusted adult or leader. Take care and keep trying! For help to quit using pornography, visit www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography?lang=eng.
Hi I struggled with it for 12 years and have felt the exact same way as you. Don’t give up you can do this. Never quit praying to God. Also the thing that helped my way finding a group that the church puts on. You would be surprised at how many people struggle with this. It’s lead by a counselor and is centered around Jesus Christ. This is something that once you are free it is the most amazing feeling. Your life begins to repair itself. Your relationships get better. Do not give up. It’s all worth it in the end. Talk to your bishop and see if there is a group you could join. If not talk with your dad if you have one. He could help you as well.
Such an amazing message. I can't tell you how much this family's experience has inspired me and how relieved I feel that we are never alone in our trials. My own family are taking our own steps in healing from the pain of having pornography in our lives. What a tremendous blessing it is to know that we can overcome anything if we place our faith in Heavenly Father & our Savior, Jesus Christ. All can be made whole again if we do our part to help one another, love one another and remember that we have heavenly guidance to help us.
hope you guys have put this filth in the past. Through faith and belief, a mighty change can be wrought in our hearts (Alma 5)
Let the healing begin
it takes great courage to confront our weaknesses and failures and sins. I think it also takes confidence in our Savior and the atonement. And it takes confidence that we will be supported and loved by those around us when we try to overcome these terrible addictions.
1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 13 there is no Temptation overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is Faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can ensure it.
Amen. The light chases away the dark. When we fill our souls with the light and love of Christ, there is absolutely no room for darkness.
Pornography destroys relationships. I've seen it first hand. A good friend of mine just completely shut me out because his addiction was so bad that he lost all sense of emotion. He doesn't care about anything anymore and it breaks my heart to see him like this. If you know someone struggling with this destructive addiction then don't hesitate to help them. If you look up fight the new drug then their website should come up. They have a really great program to help people specifically with porn addictions. I'm pretty sure it's free. Don't ask me why I just felt like I should share that.
JESUS IS THE ONLY HOPE IN THESE TUMULTUOUS TIMES!!!
That hit me hard. I just relapsed after who knows how long. Months. This video sends a message that I hadn't really considered -- that every time you do something like looking at pornography you are strengthening Satan's hold on you and on the world. You are helping him invade and tear us down. That's what I just did tonight. It sounds harsh but that's how it is. We can't give Satan that satisfaction.
I started to get too confident in myself. Started standing on my own two feet. Started forgetting about God a little. Please, do not make that mistake. Make goals for yourself, and hold yourself to them no matter what. Don't give Satan any leverage whatsoever against you.
I need Jesus Christ to lift me up, to gain strength. I will do anything to get freedom in the real world again.😀
This is so inspirational
have you found help? is this behind you? or behind your loved one?
Very encouraging story.
if you have not experienced success these past couple of years, reach out for help. Work the steps. Get a sponsor.
I wish the church would be more caring about those that get sucked into this problem. You can't just take these people out of the church and forget about them. They need your love and help. It's not as easy as you think. Support is key
I love Sister Reeves! What a great woman!
I finally realized how bad pornagraphy was. I'll admit that I have a pornagraphy addiction. I'm not proud of my decision I made. That's why I'm seeking help, because I really want to be healthy, mentally. I don't mean to share this, but this is why I can't have a girlfriend, because I know I'm not mentally ok and I want to have my own happily ever after someday.
Hi David, thanks for your comment. For help to quit viewing pornography, visit www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/?lang=eng You'll find information and resources, as well as suggestions about how to reach out and get help from others. Remember you are worthy of love and belonging, no matter what you do or where you have been. We're never beyond the help of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Take care!
Yes, I need jesus. Since very long time my mum always projected she is going to die early age when she keep my things until now I only talk a bit to her but she go on & make it so big thing anything yes, I am cerebral palsy yes, I sedan words cannot pounce but I love my mum so much.
I've been doing bad things for 5 years, I now want to stop and I dont know how. I've been to the bishop and I've prayed for strength, but I'm just stuck. Guys help!
Hi Michael- thanks for sharing your comment and experience. Many of us find ourselves stuck and unexplainably returning to mistakes or temptations again and again. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can heal and change, but it requires honesty, a change of heart and help from the Holy Ghost. Never forget that you are loved by our Savior Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven- they will help you and be with you! The following article may provide some helpful information and encouragement for you: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/why-does-this-keep-happening?lang=eng.
One day at a time, man.
I HAVE BEEN HEALED
how have these past 5 months been for you? any relapses?
Amazing. SO beautiful. The Savior is very real.
it's been 2 years since you have posted. How is your sobriety going?
pray everyday. jesus said pray always lest ye enter into temptation, the spirit your spirit (you) is willing to overcome it but the flesh is weak. Pray always.
Through much prayer and faith, and by the grace of God, I have been clean for 160 days
Is there forgiveness for someone who fell away in pornography addiction, and committed adultery? How can that man tell his wife truly how sick he feels about it? How can he keep her from the hurt that he has caused? How can he show her how contrite he truly is, and let her know how important she is to him?
I did that just hours after posting that. I am three months sober today. My wife forgave me, and my Bishop has helped me. I have never felt more free than I do now. My shame is remorse, and doesn't bother me as the shame did.
Thank you.
You can't control others. You need to focus more on your disobedience to God than your disobedience to your wife. I know it must feel terrible, and you ought to be concerned about your wife. But you need to focus on your relationship with God.
If you guys are still married, it will take many years of right-doing for you to gain her trust back. But if your repentence is sincere, you can gain forgiveness from God. You can control your relationship with God. But you can't control how your wife feels. I am confident to say, that as long as your relationship with God grows....things should get better with your wife, if she chooses to forgive you
Mosiah 26:30
30 Yea, and as often as my people repent will I forgive them their trespasses against me.
Hebrews 8:12
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
It teaches in the scriptures for what a man thinks therefore he is. It says in the scriptures that if a man lusts after a woman , he has committed adultery in his heart. Just a glance at something of nudity or pornographic material puts thoughts in our minds,if we entertain those thoughts long enough they will lead to actions. In the Book of Mormon read Mosiah 4:30.
The strongest part is to trust God and to go to HIM, HE knows we are made of flesh and that many things can trigger this addiction. Satan has already been defeated at the cross.
I know that with Christ anything is possible. If you have an addiction speak with your Bishop. I know that your Bishop will help you.
It's a bad choice that men make and once you are in it believe me satin don't want to let you go. But continue to press forward he has no power over a committed Christen, who is willing to let go and let God!
God can take it from us. We just have to be humble enough to allow Him.
God is good
Yes it's real! Anything that you just can't do without ...is an addiction ! Drugs, alcohol, porn...etc. if you can't go 5 min without thinking about it, is an
Addiction.
I can go about 5-8 hours without thinking about it. I start thinking about it a nighttime. Gotta get that nightly nut in to fall asleep.
Hello brothers and sisters.
God bless us all.
I can testify that the ARP program really works
thru the atonement of our all mighty father, I was able to get my family back
and every time I go to the meetings I learn a lot , now I am the facilitator of a Spanish group
I love the 12 steps. and I know our heavenly father is always there for us , to help us to fight our
addictions and weakness. God bless you all.
never give up always pray diligently and never lose hope.
Ronald our prayers go out to you.
God is good!!!!
What if you are too scared to tell anyone about this then what do you do?
Talk to God about it. How are you now?
My recovery is taking forever
Hi Todd, thanks for sharing your experience. Many of us find ourselves stuck and unexplainably returning to mistakes or temptations again and again. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ we can heal and change, but it requires honesty, a change of heart and help from the Holy Ghost. Never forget that you are loved by our Savior Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven- they will help you and be with you! The following article may provide some helpful information and encouragement for you: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/addressing-pornography/why-does-this-keep-happening?lang=eng.
Stop, Repent, know that it is forgiven and forgotten
Con un esfuerzo constante y con la ayuda del salvador podemos ser sanados... ;)
asi es amigo. hoy tengo 160 dias limpio.
This is why you don't even start.
It was really very helpful to know that not only this but if we want then we can get rid of any kind of addiction just by believing ourselves and by faith in God...realy it was a good try to have the believe that we can do this just by believing God and just a bit of pations.✋
His wife is a gold for him😇❤
this is hard but I'm overcoming it thanks to are father
One day at a time
have you had any progress these past two years.
Yes, Satan laughs. Yes, this plague is ruining families. I think it's important for people to know that staying in a marriage when one spouse is addicted to pornography is a great, worthy, goal; however, it is not always the best thing--for the marriage partners, or the children. I hope no one will watch this and think they chose incorrectly to leave. Every situation is different
m6971 Thank you so much for posting this. That was one of the things I was thinking of as well. Every situation is very different. They had a happy ending to their story. They are the exception, not the rule.
Patricia Moore
It would be better if it was the rule. I'd contend it would be what Heaven would want as well, but of course I also know God works on a case by case basis, so there really is no "rule" except the Law of Chastity which would prevent fracturing from happening in the first place.
Get on with it, put my graphic card.
Beautiful video
Jesus doesn't need you, you need him
Yeah he won't heal cancer but yet you think he will heal this
If i had problems with any addiction, i would trust in myself and try to overcome it. "Using" faith and all those things to overcome real live's problems are just for weak people, who rely on un existing magical people and not on themselves. Religion ruins each person's rationality and humanity.
I think it makes us more rational - when practiced correctly. There are certain things that are damaging to our lives no matter how much society decides that they aren't; like pornography, for instance. Humanity's reasoning often fails to show us the way to happiness.
If you've never had an addiction, then do not council us on the matter.
Hmm so AA and the 12 step program doesn't work? go spam somewhere else.
Seth Nielsen ,
it sometimes takes courage to post using your own name but if you are only trying to be negative and destructive I understand you are desire for anonymity
Tyler Alexander It works for very few. "A report published by Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly in 2000 analyzed AA membership surveys taken from 1968 through 1996. On average, 81 percent of newcomers stopped attending meetings within the first month. After 90 days, only 10 percent remained. That figure was halved after a full year."
what is Moses chapter 7?
Ashik Jonathan
Additional writings of Moses that is included in the pearl of great price. It includes a vision of Moses seeing the creation, as well as an expanded version of the first few chapters of Genesis. Goes into more detail of what happened prior to the flood, especially in regards to Enoch and those that listened to him. In my opinion what we have in Genesis was probably taken from an earlier source.
thanks for sharing this. its true, you do feel like your in a prison. that you try to escape from it. many times. you tried to hide it. but deep down inside of u. you know, its time to get out of the dark prison. your tired of the tug of war. I know, I been there.
how has your sobriety been these past couple of years? 100%? Or are you still fighting to get out?
Thank you 😁
I don't get it. How could you forgive your husband for hurting you in this way? He knowingly hurt you, he threw your heart in the street and cared only about his own pleasure. How can you forgive the person that is supposed to protect your heart for breaking it? The enemy is just going to have to have that one because the pain is too great and nothing can make up for it.
Hi Dannie, it’s common to feel pain, anger, and hopelessness after discovering a spouse’s pornography problem. But we know healing can be found through Jesus Christ and His Atonement. A "Help For Spouses" resource can be found at the link below:
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/help-for-spouses/title-page?lang=eng
You have compassion for them because they were brought up in a fallen world, and have been deceived by the devil since they were born. Just as you were. No one is without sin, only Christ. If the father can forgive them, shouldn’t you? And instead of putting blame on the spouse, Blame the one who is truly at fault, the evil one.
i cant stop
you can.
pray everyday. jesus said pray always lest ye enter into temptation, the spirit your spirit (you) is willing to overcome it but the flesh is weak. Pray always.
When you turn the Light on, it is impossible for there to be any darkness. Reach out for help. Speak with your local Bishop, speak with a trusted friend, and don't be afraid to go to 12-step meetings to work the steps. addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng
Get help today! No one should have happiness put on hold!
Thank you
I loved this video but I must disagree with one point. This man COULD have overcome pornography without his wife. Many men aren’t so lucky to keep their marriage when they finally come clean. It’s CHRIST whom you can’t do this without. No one else.
Sincerely,
A divorced, yet happy, dad.
spousal support helps, but ultimately, it is our faith in Christ that heals us.
if there is any hope for reconciliation....even a sliver.....go for it. fast for it. if bodies can be brought back to life on the operating table....why can't a dead marriage be brought back to life? is not God the God of Miracles?
I'm addicted to porn and it ruined not only me but also my wife and kids. I lost them and I want to change I want to become a better man.
@William Hunt, thanks for your comment and for sharing your desire to change. Despite the hopelessness you feel, recovery from addiction is possible through Jesus Christ and His Atonement. We invite you and anyone else interested to join the Addiction Recovery Program, a process of studying and applying the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ to find the power to recover from addiction. Learn more and find a meeting here: addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/home?lang=eng
What a remarkable woman. What a perspective.
Help me 😥