CounselingChristians

Bible meditations  The Bible has many passages that directly address sexual temptation, self-control, and holy living, and they can be very encouraging for someone struggling with pornography.  1. Understanding the Struggle • 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape.” Encouragement: Temptation is universal, and God provides a way out. • James 1:14–15 – “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire, when it has conceived, gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is fully grown, brings forth death.” Insight: Recognizing the process of temptation helps someone intervene early. 2. Pursuing Holiness • 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5 – “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to control his own body in hol...

Q:Biblically speaking is it ok to divorce a porn addict? They haven’t physically cheated but I’m devastated he wont let it go. A: If he is claiming to be saved or is a member at a church, get the men's group leader involved, to reach out and try to disciple him. Men need men. And this is a sin that enslaves. If he is at least open to talking with them for advice men then do that before asking fir him to go to professional counseling.  Yes, it is sin, yes it is adultery of the heart & mind, (and can even lead to ED), but as a believing spouse we are to be patient & forgive. In marriage we are to pursue repentance, correction, reconcilliation, & restoration, just as God did with us. The marriage is a shadow of the Gospel, and we arent to break that covenant, just as God doesn't with our salvation. He won't divorce us from Christ. Love pursues at all costs to reconcile, and goes to the furthest mile. Even while being treated unjustly.  Seek a biblical marriage c...