Pornography: Fighting for Purity (31-Day Devotionals for Life)
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Overview
Is there any hope for men and women in the “voluntary slavery” of pornography addiction? Deepak Reju shows that this worship problem can be fought only with a greater love for Christ. This month-long devotional, with reflection questions and practical suggestions for action, gives you the encouragement and resources you need to fight in the war being waged for your soul every day.
Top Highlights
“The battleground of a Christian war is your heart.” (Page 15)
“Peter asked the Christians of his day to refrain from the selfish passions of their sinful nature. Surrounded by the ungodly practices and customs of unbelievers, the Christians were to live as sojourners or exiles. They didn’t belong, and so their lifestyle was supposed to look different. The same goes for you—this world is not your home, and the practices of this world, such as the destructive habits of pornography and masturbation, should be foreign to you as a Christian. But, alas, they are not.” (Page 15)
“Who you are in Christ is your truest, deepest, and most fundamental identity. Slow down and reflect on that sentence” (Page 17)
“you’ve voluntarily chosen sexual sin so often that it now enslaves you.” (Page 9)
“Walking by the Spirit, as the verse goes on to instruct us, pictures walking in a row or marching in a line. Think about a soldier marching in step as his sergeant barks out orders. The cadence of the sergeant’s orders bellow out (‘Step … step … step … step … step … step’), and the soldier’s every step is in accordance with his directions. The soldier stays in the formation, and all he needs to do is obey the sergeant’s instructions. The NIV appropriately translates this as ‘Let us keep in step with the Spirit.’1 The Spirit leads, and all you need to do is follow his lead.” (Page 19)