(BIBLE QUESTION) I found your site while searching for answers and I was thoroughly blessed. However, I felt the need to talk to someone about a present recurring challenge.
I’m confused as to why a born again, spirit filled person like me is constantly consumed in recurring immoral thoughts, porn addiction etc. I feel under so much sexual pressure (I’m single and in my thirties) and the more I ask God to help me the more I find myself struggling. I know what scripture says but I find myself helpless in those lustful situations. Why is this so? Please pray with me and send me a word straight to my soul. God bless you immensely.
(BIBLE ANSWER) Greetings in Jesus’ name. Are you sure you were really saved? [It is impossible to be a Christian and addicted to pornography.] When the blood of Jesus cleanses, it also sets one free from his sin addictions (Rom. 6:22). To get salvation and that freedom from sin you have to PUT TO DEATH the flesh:
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. (Gal 5:24)
Romans 6 gives more important details about getting freed from sin addictions. Also, sin can enslave one again (2 Pet. 2:20-22). Hence, Christians are to keep themselves pure (1 Tim. 5:22). YOU can be victorious over sexual temptation.
**To cut out TV, secular music and looking at magazines will help you much. They can all generate lust. Instead, FLOOD YOUR MIND WITH SCRIPTURE. MEMORIZE BIBLE VERSES and read at least 3 chapters a day. Stay away from UNGODLY people, as much as possible. YOU ARE BATTLING FOR ETERNITY. YOU MUST GET DEAD SERIOUS or YOU WILL NOT OVERCOME. See Rev. 2:10,11. GOD BLESS YOU. 1 Cor. 2:9.
