What do pornography and spirituality have in common?

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What do pornography and spirituality have in
common?
They are the two most common attractions on the
internet.
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R. Kent Hughes Disciplines of A
Godly Man
1,000 Pastors surveyed
12 23
Adultery in Ministry
Done something inappropriate
1,000 Subscribers NOT Pastors
23 45
Extra Marital Intercourse
Done something inappropriate
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A recent nation wide survey revealed
53 of Christian Men admit to fantasizing about
having sex with other women.
54 of Christian Men feel shame about past sexual
experiences.
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A recent nation wide survey revealed
75 of Christian Men have feelings they do not
share with anyone.
35 of Christian Men have others to hold them
accountable for their sexual thoughts and
behaviors.
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Ps 1199
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By Living According to Your Word
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Matt 528 But I tell you that anyone who looks at
a woman lustfully has already committed adultery
with her in his heart
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Rom 1314 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord
Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to
gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
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1 John 215-17 15 Do not love the world or
anything in the world. If anyone loves the world,
the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For
everything in the world-the cravings of sinful
man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of
what he has and does-comes not from the Father
but from the world. 17 The world and its desires
pass away, but the man who does the will of God
lives forever.
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James 114-15 14 but each one is tempted when, by
his own evil desire, he is dragged away and
enticed. 15 Then, after desire has
conceived, it gives birth to sin and sin, when
it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
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1 Cor 618 Flee from sexual immorality. All other
sins a man commits are outside his body, but he
who sins sexually sins against his own body.
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2 Tim 222 Flee the evil desires of youth, and
pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace,
along with those who call on the Lord out of a
pure heart.
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Heb 218 Because he himself suffered when he was
tempted, he is able to help those who are being
tempted.
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1 Cor 1013 No temptation has seized you except
what is common to man. And God is faithful he
will not let you be tempted beyond what you
can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also
provide a way out so that you can stand up under
it.
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Phil 48 Finally, brothers, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable-if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy-think about such things
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Heb 415-16 15For
we do not have a high priest who is unable to
sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one
who has been tempted in every way, just as we are
yet was without sin. 16Let us then approach the
throne of grace with confidence, so that we may
receive mercy and find grace to help us in our
time of need.
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Pastor Johnny Why are so many men being defeated?
1) An Over-estimation of Self
2) An Under-estimation of Satan
3) An Under-evaluation of Sin
4) An Un-awareness of Snares
I dare you to find anywhere in the Bible where
God lowered the standard.
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Leonard Sweet in Soul Tsunami asked the question
What is the first step to adultery?
According to research it is the notion of
Exceptionism the notion that you dont have to
follow the rules like everyone else.
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James Eubanks,FBCWs Biblical Guidance Minister
says
We live in a Sex
Saturated Society. The question
every man must ask himself is this .
What am I exposing myself to?
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Dietrick Bonhoeffer Satan does not feel us
with a hatred of God
But with a forgetfulness of God.
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R. Kent Hughes Discipline of a Godly Man
Lessons from a fallen King
Desensitization
Relaxation
Fixation
Rationalization
Degeneration
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Scripture Clearly says to RUN from
1. Idolatry
2. Love of Money
3. Immorality (2 x)
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Troy Haas Walking Free Ministry
The first step to break-throughs are
1. Honesty
2. Confession
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Sexual Sinners and their false belief is
If people really knew me they would

• Reject me
• Not love me

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Mark Laaser - Faithful and True
Sexual addicts 4 core beliefs are

• Sex is equal to love Sex is my most important
  need

• I am a bad and worthless person

• No one loves me as I am

• No one will take care of me but me

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Walking Free Ministry Goals
1. Come to a place of brokenness and repentance
2. Remove the pattern of sin
3. Establish relationships with God
and Others
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A challenge from Troy Haas
Every Man Needs
1. To be real
2. To get connected
3. To Stay connected
4. To NOT trust himself
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5 things men need to maintain a pure life
A Clear Sense of the Presence of God that brings
a man into authentic repentance.
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5 things men need to maintain a pure life
A separation from the old source of temptation.
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5 things men need to maintain a pure life
A controlled environment with extremely tight
structure and accountability.
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5 Things Men Need to maintain a pure life
A development of a life of discipline that is
pro-active with hedges and check points.
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5 Things Men Need to maintain a pure life
A network of Biblical guidance with men who too
are vulnerable.
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We Dont Need Men Conformed
We Need Men Transformed
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We Dont Need Men Manufacturing Self Control
We Need Men Exhibiting Self Control which is a
Fruit of the Spirit
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In R. Kent Hughes book, Discipline of a Godly
Man The Discipline of purity means
Mind
Accountability
Prayer
Hedges
Memorization
Reality
Divine Awareness
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John Maxwell 7 Promises of A Promise Keeper says
1. Run
2. Accept Responsibility
3. Be Accountable
4. Listen to Your Wife
5. Be on Guard
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John Maxwell 7 Promises of A Promise Keeper says
6. Chose Close Friends Carefully
7. Determine to Live a Pure Life Today
8. Realize Sexual Sin Assaults the Lordship of
Christ in Your Body
9. Recognize the Consequences of Sexual Sin
10. Think About Your Children
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Dr. Gary Rosberg Guard Your Heart
We Need Guard Rails
1. A strong relationship with the Father
2. An extreme caution with other women
3. A wide open relationship with our brothers
4. A fulfilling relationship with our wife
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Steve Farrar Men Leading The Charge
Challenges us to be a ONE woman kind of man
By the grace of God I will guard
My Eyes
My Mind
My Mouth
My Hands
My Feet
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Troy Haas Walking Free Ministry
We Need
Intimacy with God
Connectedness with Men
Separation From the Source
Discipline in My Environment