Most Recent Posts in Defeat Lust & Pornography
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Is Masturbation a Sin?
Many Christians wonder whether masturbation is a sin. Can a habit so…
Many Christians wonder whether masturbation is a sin. Can a habit so deeply ingrained in human nature be sinful? More than that, Christians have taught and believed differently on this issue at different times. However,…
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Finding Purity of Heart Through Jesus
I struggled with pornography and masturbation for the larger part of a…
I struggled with pornography and masturbation for the larger part of a decade. I was first exposed to porn at the age of eight and was captivated by it after I got my first smartphone…
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Chronic Masturbation: Understanding Compulsive Behavior
Chronic masturbation, sometimes called masturbation addiction, or compulsive masturbation, means you can’t…
Chronic masturbation, sometimes called masturbation addiction, or compulsive masturbation, means you can’t stop, even if you want to. In this post, we’ll look at why that is, whether it’s normal, and what you can do…
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What Does the Bible Say About Masturbation?
The Bible doesn’t say anything specifically about touching yourself or pleasuring yourself.…
The Bible doesn’t say anything specifically about touching yourself or pleasuring yourself. But I’m convinced that God’s Word tells us everything we need for life and godliness, including potentially uncomfortable topics like masturbation. At Covenant…
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Is Watching Porn Normal?
Statistics show that watching porn is extremely common—but does that make it…
Statistics show that watching porn is extremely common—but does that make it normal? Two-thirds of men regularly consume pornography along with a third of women. So it is true that plenty of normal people watch…
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7 Identities That Make Pornography Fade Into Insignificance
Right now our culture seems to be obsessed with identifying ourselves by…
Right now our culture seems to be obsessed with identifying ourselves by our genitalia, sexuality, political views, and skin color. Of course, these can be important pieces to a person’s identity, but they are only…
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Porn and Dopamine: Superstar or Supervillain?
Dopamine has received a lot of popular press these days, especially when…
Dopamine has received a lot of popular press these days, especially when it comes to things like watching porn. Depending on who you ask, you might think dopamine is a superstar or a supervillain. Once…
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What is lust in the Bible?
You probably don’t hear the word “lust” very often outside of church…
You probably don’t hear the word “lust” very often outside of church these days. If, like me, you grew up in the heyday of evangelical Purity Culture, you probably heard it a lot! But even…
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Will God Forgive Me for Watching Bad Things?
When is the last time you were watching something on your phone,…
When is the last time you were watching something on your phone, your TV, or at the movie theater, and you saw something you shouldn’t? If you’re like most people, it wasn’t long ago. These…
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No Condemnation For Porn
Many Christians believe two powerful and contradictory lies. On one hand, they…
Many Christians believe two powerful and contradictory lies. On one hand, they tell themselves that watching porn isn’t that bad—it’s a personal decision that doesn’t affect anyone else. On the other hand, they’re terrified of…