Proverbs on Sexual Purity Why talk about Pornography

Proverbs on Sexual Purity

Why talk about Pornography? • Because it’s a major part of Proverbs • Because it’s destroying our churches and our nation

Why talk about Pornography? • • • 12 3000 200 4. 2 25% 11 80% 53% 20% 1 out of 3 …Billion dollars per year on porn in US …Dollars on porn in US per second …Porn movies made in US per week …Million porn websites …Of internet searches are for porn …Average of first exposure to porn …Of 15 -17 yr olds have seen hardcore …Of Christian men consume porn …Of Christian women consume porn …Of us are using porn regularly

How to Resist Sexual Sin 1. Talk about it!! (Prov 7: 1 -5) – Talk to someone who can help you – Talk to an accountability partner • All of us need accountability – Talk to your kids • Balance protection and preparation

How to Resist Sexual Sin 2. Avoid the First Steps (Prov 7: 6 ff) – Watch the progression: • He opens the door to temptation (7: 6 -9) • The trap is set (7: 10 -21) • He suddenly falls (7: 22 a) – Lesson: Sexual sin is a slippery slope – App: Do whatever it takes to avoid the first step! • Limit/cut internet, cable, phone, magazines

How to Resist Sexual Sin 3. Understand the Consequences – God knows & cares • He sees – Prov 5: 21 -22 • He cares – Revelation 21: 8 – People are getting hurt (Prov 7: 22 -23) • Slavery – it will own you (Rom 6: 16) • Loss of Life (Prov 6: 27 -29) – App: Create a list of personal motives for purity

How to Resist Sexual Sin 4. Pursue the Right Things – Pursue your spouse (Prov 5: 18 -20) • App: Regular date nights – Pursue Christ’s mission for your life • David’s poor example (2 Samuel 11: 1) • App: Get in the game – share your faith, serve others, use your spiritual gifts!!

Review • If you are struggling – – – Get help Get accountability Limit/remove sources of temptation Create your list of motives for purity Pursue your spouse and Christ’s mission

Review • Parents – – • Protect your kids as much as possible Prepare your kids early Those not struggling – Pray unceasingly for those who are

Romans 8: 38 -39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Resources for Sexual Purity • For all needs: • • • – talk to SG leaders, elders, staff, or staff spouses For those who may be addicted: – Celebrate Recovery Private online counseling videos: – www. pureonline. com Computer accountability and filtering: – Covenant Eyes (www. covenanteyes. com)