Q&A for How to Overcome a Pornography Addiction As a Christian

That shouldn't be a problem, as long as there aren't any children in the group, and it's great that you're looking for help with this. If you're not sure if the group would be accepting, consider speaking to the group leader before or after class and asking their opinion as to whether or not it would be appropriate for you to discuss it with the others.

Remove any temptations (laptop, phone, etc.). When you are tempted, don't be alone, go sit with your parents or a sibling, or go to a friend's house. Open up about your addiction to people you trust (family, close friends, pastor etc.). Don't be afraid. We all go through trials and tribulations in our lives, and this one is no different. People around you can help you. When you feel tempted, text your friend, come up with a code word, and they can try to distract you until the urge to watch porn goes away. Pray to God and ask him to continue to help you through this time in your life.

Addiction is a heavy burden to bear. If you feel comfortable enough, tell someone you trust, like a pastor, your parents, a trustworthy friend, etc. Once you have done this, they can help you keep a healthy mind. You are never too far gone! Your situation is NOT hopeless! Get involved in things that keep your mind busy and thinking about other things, like chatting with friends, sports (watching or playing), and travelling. Another thing you can do to overcome your addiction is to forgive yourself. This is a step lots of people skip, thinking, "This step does not look very important," but it is vital. Keep praying, even if it doesn't feel like it's helping. I assure you, it is.

So the first step to ending this was realizing that it was a problem in the first place. You did that, good job. The next step is repenting. You are going to want to admit to the Lord the sins you have done, and then you need to go to someone you trust. It could be parents, youth leader, but try to stay away from your friends and young people. The older people tend to have more experience. Once you're done with that, you need to work hard to change your heart, pray, and ask for strength to get over this problem.

That depends on what your ethics are. However, even as an atheist porn could be bad for you, as the more you watch, the more you think of the people as things rather than as thinking, feeling people who have goals, dreams, failures and frustrations just like yourself. Ted Bundy believed he became the serial killer he was partially because of all the pornography he watched. It may dehumanize you.

You can talk to your pastor or a professional counselor. They are ethically bound to keep anything you say confidential.

Pray, one of the most useful things to do. Fast––you can fast from many different things, not just food. For example, fast from playing on your computer. God can help. Also try to tell a trusted friend.

No one can make you stop, and it's easy to hide these things from your others. But if you believe in God, your heavenly father, then you should always keep in mind that he is watching you. He is watching your every move, and if you know that watching pornography is a sin, then you would be ashamed that God is watching you. Hopefully, this is enough to stop you from doing it, and I hope it helps and serves as a reminder.

Stop allowing it to be all around you. Remove it, cleanse out anywhere that you keep it. Shred it. Burn it. Determine not to dishonor anyone by viewing them as an object for your personal gratification. Take responsibility for yourself and ask God for the grace to persevere in living and behaving in an honorable mature way.

Whenever I stand in a puddle of water, my feet tend to get wet. The choice to have pornography precedes your view of it. We all know that the intent of the picture is to create desire or urges, that much is obvious. You can choose to turn away from viewing it, but it would be much better to choose not to have the pornography in the first place. Clean out anyplace that you keep porn. Delete it, shred it, burn it. Then make yourself accountable to someone that will offer you strength of resolve.

God provides the spiritual power to stop living in sin. When Jesus died, he stopped living. Through faith in Jesus, you can stop living in sin, consider your sinful self dead and that you are a New Person in Jesus Christ. Don't merely ask for forgiveness after you have sinned, but ask for spiritual strength when a temptation or desire starts. Decide to stop before it starts. Don't allow yourself to be exposed to pornography from the start.

When Jesus died on the cross, He did it for your participation with Him. Death means to "stop living." The Apostle Paul tells us to "stop living" in sin, this comes through the power of Jesus Christ, considering self dead to sin and alive to live a new way of life. "Those who belong to Jesus Christ have died to their sinful self and desires." This crucified lifestyle is not the lazy or easy way of life, but it is the right way. With God's help, you can make the right decisions that will guide your behavior. God won't do it for you. You need to be willing to continue to live in a way that is pleasing to God.

No you cannot lose your salvation as once you become saved, you are saved forever. Your name is written in the book of life and anything you do, is not placed under your name as past, present and future sins have all been forgiven when you asked Jesus to come into your heart. When Jesus came into your heart, he paid the price and stamped the bill that is paid and full.

Try going to the Bible study. You can also see if the nursing home provides transportation to a church you can attend. You might also find an online forum or chat room where you can converse with other Christians. There is plenty to do if you make the choice to do it and not simply sit about feeling sorry for yourself. Pray to God for patience, strength and motivation and you'll be fine.

It doesn't have to be your church that helps you, it can be anyone you trust who will have your back. But I do want you to reflect on the fact that you don't want your church family in your real life problems. It speaks to a lack of intimacy that can be dangerous in a church. When you start going to a church you are putting yourself under their authority. So if you don't trust them to help you, then maybe find a new church?

It's great that you want to quit. You will never be able to stop it completely overnight. Give yourself some time. Avoid excessive use of internet, mobile, laptops, tablets, etc. Pray with faith, confess to God all your problems sincerely, and most importantly, go regularly to confession. If you’re not comfortable in your own parish, got to some other parish where no one knows you, but be reconciled with Jesus. Tell the priest everything, every tiny detail of your problem, and trust me, you’ll be fine.

I understand what you are going through. But trust me; it’s totally normal at your age. You will not be able to stop it completely overnight. Give yourself some time. Avoid excessive use of the internet - phones, laptop, tablets and all those gadgets making you to sin. Pray with faith, confess to God all your problems sincerely, and most importantly, go regularly for confessions. If you’re not comfortable in your own parish, got to some other parish where no one knows you, but be reconciled with Jesus. Tell the priest everything, every tiny detail of your problem, and you’ll be fine.

Recognize that you are not alone. Most people fall into that struggle, especially around puberty, and it can stay with them into adulthood. I am 16 and I've struggled with the same things. The best you can do is pray about it, of course, and tell a Christian brother or sister about it so they can pray for you as well. Avoid spending time doing anything that you know leads to temptation, like playing a game on your computer, for example. Spend time outside when you can. Procrastination can also lead to temptation, so if you have free time to do anything, stay away from any technology that could be used to access it.