I know first hand the incredibly destructive nature of pornography addiction. I lost my wife, who I love, to a disease that controlled my life. I understand how hard it is to comprehend such a thing if you don't battle such a thing yourself but it is very real and extremely destructive to the person experiencing it as well as the family and loved ones. It is something that is sort of kept in the shadows and some experts even suggest there is no such thing and that acting on sexual impulses is natural and human. They couldn't be more wrong and the scary part is some are considered professionals. It is an addiction that is on the rise based on how easy it is to access through your computer at home and it is wiping out relationships on a daily basis. I am asking for your prayers to overcome this horrible disease and to not judge me for it. Thank you. - Christ Follower

My husband is addicted to pornography, and this devotional spoke volumes to me. I don't criticize nor look down on him, because I have no room to "throw stones". I just pray that he will be delivered of this sin. - Pamela

Let's realize that pornography is not just a man thing. Some studies show that women are indulging in this sin as much as men. So men how will you react when your wife confesses this to you? - Gee

Thank you, RFTH, for this honest devotion. To use an old cliche, it is like walking on eggshells to try to hold a marriage together when pornography is a factor. Only with the help of God can it work out and it doesn't in all cases as Christ Follower has made us aware. I will pray for you Christ Follower. There is too much real beauty that the Lord put into the world that is neglected when a person's sights are stuck in porn which is fully based upon Satan's lies and deception. Confession and forgiveness are needed and also a remembrance of just how many times we are told to forgive the sins of others. And of course there is the remembrance that we all have sinned in some way or another and fall short of the glory of God. Porn is an idol which takes people's focus off of God and He wants us to have no idols before Him in our lives. Also, the human body is a temple which houses the Holy Spirit. Porn mocks the home or potential home of the Spirit. I pray all who have gone astray with porn will get headed back to God. He will make a way if you seek to go with Him. He is fully aware of what you have seen and experienced and He still loves you and calls you to leave that behind and follow Jesus. - Janice

Thank you so much Janice. You are absolutely right and I can't tell you how bad it pulls the soul and character from your body and turns you into a person you grow to dislike when you look into the mirror. It's that powerful and that serious so please, if you are even wondering if you have an issue, you probably do. The reason it didn't work out for me in terms of my marriage is one simple reason. I WAS IN DENIAL. Take the steps necessary to get help and live a meaningful life and not one built on lies and fantasy if you are suffering from this addiction. I can't express enough how serious it is and in some ways, equally as bad as alcohol or drugs and in alot of ways, even worse. Have faith that Jesus will be there for you through the hardest of times. God bless. - Christ Follower

Christ Follower, I pray that God will bless you and help you with your situation. There is not one of us that can say that we don't have any kind of problem, we are all sinners in need of a Saviour. Some of us have accepted him and some haven't. The ones of us who have now need to work on our each individual problems. The comment about this not being just a problem for men is right. I used to work for Coke-a-Cola and when I worked some Beauty shops the way some of the women talked and the subjects were just as bad or even worse than what some men talked about, so this is a problem for both sexes. We as Gods people need to pray for guidance, because we could have the same problem or a worse one. - Jerry

The internet is a wonderful thing but it can also be a terrible thing. With pornography, it's so easy to find it on the web, right in the privacy of your own home. It touches many families. I am praying for those who are battling this problem. I am so thankful that, through Christ, we can all have a second chance with all of our sins. I am impressed by your honesty. We can all help others when we bare our own sins and problems. We have the ultimate victory over sin with Christ's love and sacrifice!
Best wishes, - Melanie

Thanks to all of you for the kind words and it means more than you could even know. This is a problem that needs much more public attention than what it is currently receiving. I think to anyone not having an addiction to it, it sounds crazy. But don't forget, at one point in time, people thought there was nothing wrong with drugs, gambling or alcohol. This is going to be the same way after a period of time when they can truly access how much damage it has done. It needs to be taken very seriously. Thank you again. You have made my day. - Christ Follower

The internet is not the only vehicle that is used to promote pornography. It is also in the corner store next to the check out stand, on the television, and at the movies. "Sin lieth at the door" we just need to not open it when we realize that satan is on the other side. It is easy to blame the ones who are promoting the sin but also lets not forget that it the fault of the one who welcomes it into their lives. When Basheba was bathing on her rooftop she wasn't commiting a sin, the sin began when David couldn't turn away from the window. God help me to realize when sin is at my door. - Jerry

Christ Follower, Thank you for your comment. I did not mean to imply that I have the problem of addiction to pornography. I have a "problem" with pornography because my husband has in the past had an addiction to pornography which led to the loss of his job. I, myself, have an addiction to food so I consider that as sin, too, that I need to work on because my body is the temple for the Holy Spirit and when I do not eat the proper foods I am not taking care of the Holy Spirit's home. As for my husband's addiction it was not something we shared but rather something he kept hidden. I guess the secrecy is something that makes it have that much more of a hold on people. When people have an addiction to food it is not hidden. That is one difference in the two addictions. Any addiction can be overcome with the help of Christ but people have to submit to His Lordship. I am trying to work with Him in His rightful place to help me overcome the food problem. - Janice

Well Janice, I wish you luck with that and admitting it is always a big step. I will pray for you as well. As Jerry said, we all have our sins and he is absolutely right. This has been a great devotion today as I feel it makes us reflect on our own sins and try and move out of the darkness and into the light. I know this is annonymously from me but it's the first time I have ever even admitted it openly except to myself. Thats a big step and I have to tell you, it feels really good. - Christ Follower

Mr. Wright, Stop aiming this only at men. Time and time again I listen to your sermons and read the Daily Devotions on this... when you target it only at men you are killing the women and girls that struggle with this. Yes women can help stop the lust that men have by what they wear and etc but women also struggle with lust and porn! i a 14 year old girl have struggled with porn for two years! its not only men and when you sit here and time and time again aim it only at men it makes it almost impossible for a women to get over their addiction... it makes them feel as though they are the only girl in the world that struggles with this and trust me.. i know from expierence, it makes it so much harder to get the nerve to talk to someone. you feel as though you shouldnt have this problem and bc you are female that you will be judged heavily! please stop... - r