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Porn is a real issue that can destroy a marriage if it's not dealt with in a healthy way.
Key Points:
- Pornography is a real issue. 64% of all Christian men admit to looking at pornography at least once a month.
- Single women – Ask yourself these three questions before considering gettinging engaged or married: Is he aware of the issue and getting help for it? Do you want to compete with thousands of other women? Would you marry someone who had another addiction such as gambling or alcohol?
- For those already married – Be careful not to internalize the issue. He is the one with the problem, not you. Encourage him if he is truly repentant and desires help and seek some accountability for you and for him.
- Be prayerful and patient. God can work miracles in his time.
Quote This:
Proverbs 5:15-17 Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife. Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone? You should reserve it for yourselves. Never share it with strangers.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How has a sexual addiction impacted your life?
- Why do you think people speak so openly about other addictions but tend to keep sexual addictions more private?
- As a single person, what are some of the “deal breaker” behaviors that would lead you to end a relationship? If sexual addictions are not on that list, why not?
- As a married person, how has your spouse’s addiction affected you? How has it affected your marriage?
- Read Proverbs 5:15-17. What do you think it means to drink water from your own well? How does porn violate this principle? What did God create sex to be about?
- What tools do you use to keep from taking on the blame for your partner’s problem? Why do you think so many women blame themselves and let another person’s sins impact their self-worth?
- What resources can you tap into to find help and encouragement regarding this issue?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
