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Frequently Asked Questions.
I want to stop looking at porn, but I work with computers, so any kind of web-blocking software is EASILY bypassed. What would be your advice? I need to cut the porn, but I can’t not use the internet/computers/iphone etc and accountability software doesn’t work for me. Help!
John,
The best thing to do is to want to stop. It sounds like you are going to keep at it because you know of a way all the time.
The best thing is to be honest and have accountability with some one you know and will see often. Use the accountability software and do not take it off. If you have a strong accountability partner they will hold you to it.
You have to want to stop this or you will not.
I have been struggling with a porn addiction for a while now and my walk with god has faltered. I am ready to change, and restore my walk with god. How do I approach my parents with this problem? I am so ashamed I just don’t know how I would tell them. And how do I reconnect with the church? I have been disconnected for so long I just don’t know how to begin my restoration with god.
Luke,
You are making the right choices here in your turn away from this and your desire to return back to God.
With your parents I would just sit down with them and tell them what has been going on and that you want to make things right and get clean. With them biuld an action plan and get yourself accountability. Set up guidelines and rules for your computer use in the house. You will also want to bring someone to help be your accountability partner with your parents. Someone who you see often and know will call you out if something goes backwards.
As for the church you just need to start by talking to God and restoring that relationship. Remeber there is nothing that you can do that will make God love you less. This is how the church should be thinking as well. Get active again, get in a small group, serve your church. You need to replace the old habits with new healthy ones.
Luke, know that you are not alone in this and that you can get this done. We will be praying for you as you take these steps.
hello i have been struggling with my porn addiction for about 4 years and also a masturbation problem i dont know what to do and its always making me feel bad after i watch/masturbate to porn. i dont feel comfortable telling anyone so i cant really use x3 watch. i hate temptation and i just cant stop. i always get fustrated knowing that i do all this. i need this badly and i just want to stop before i get babtized which will be in a while. i want to know that the lord will keep me away from all this.
Juan,
You have to tell someone, you will not beat this on your own. I know that it is hard to do and it feels bad but, it is the right thing to do and God wants you to do this.
You need to talk to someone and get accountability with this. It can be a friend, family member, pastor, or someone from your church. But, you need to get accountability and bring someone in this fight with you.
I promise that if you choose to keep goign at it alone you will not beat this.
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