"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not falling down but the staying down"
— Mary Pickford (via projectpurity)
August 25th
11:06 PM
11:06 PM
a message from Anonymous
What would you do if you learned that you were another person's object of lust? For a background, i know this person because we came from the same school, but he's not actually a friend like a very close friend. I know for sure that the way I dress protects me to be an object of lust -- I'm a Christian by the way (and i'm really cautious with what I wear). So, I would just want to know, if you have there any advice, on how I will be able to respond to this kind of situation? Thanks. God bless.
Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with this.
If you are dressing modestly, I would say you are not responsible for his lust. It’s natural to find women attractive. However men still have a responsibility to control their thoughts and refrain from lusting. That is his responsibility.
As Christians we need to prevent a brother from falling at all costs, and if that means spending less time with him, then so be it. But also, that won’t necessarily prevent him from lusting. Pray to God about it.
I would pray and consider having a conversation with him. Consider telling him that you’re only willing to be around him if he can control his thoughts. It is possible to control your thoughts, I promise.
The biggest thing you can do is just pray for guidance and what God wants.
Hope this helps. God Bless.
Pretty in Pornography, Levi the Poet
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When my daughter was a toddler, I used to take her to a park not far from our apartment. One day as she was playing in a sandbox, an ice-cream salesman approached us. I purchased her a treat, and when I turned to give it to her, I saw her mouth was full of sand. Where I had intended to put a delicacy, she had put dirt.
Did I love her with dirt in her mouth? Absolutely. Was she any less of my daughter with dirt in her mouth? Of course not. Was I going to allow her to keep the dirt in her mouth? No way. I loved her right where she was, but I refused to leave her there. I carried her over to the water fountain and washed out her mouth. Why? Because I love her.
God does the same for us. He holds us over the fountain. “Spit out the dirt, honey,” our Father urges. “I’ve got something better for you.” And so he cleanses us of filth; immorality, dishonesty, prejudice, bitterness, greed. We don’t enjoy the cleansing; sometimes we even opt for the dirt over the ice cream. “I can eat dirt if I want to!” we pout and proclaim. Which is true—we can. But if we do, the loss is ours. God has a better offer.
"— Max Lucado (via nonelikejesus)
"For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things."
— Psalm 107:9 (via stilettosandsweettea)
August 13th
11:00 PM
11:00 PM
In addition to understanding that sin will never satisfy us
We need to understand that God will.
August 10th
1:23 PM
1:23 PM
a message from Anonymous
Just something my youth leader was telling me the other day. A little hard to take but I thought I would share.
What is behind all things evil? Satan. Definitely, behind pornography & masturbation, there sits the devil, grabbing at us slowly, slowly, slowly until we ultimately sink. When you watch pornography & masturbate, you're actually having sex with the demons. You may think it isn't serious, but it is.
What is behind all things evil? Satan. Definitely, behind pornography & masturbation, there sits the devil, grabbing at us slowly, slowly, slowly until we ultimately sink. When you watch pornography & masturbate, you're actually having sex with the demons. You may think it isn't serious, but it is.
Interesting thoughts. Sex is meant to be a bonding between a married couple. When we lust we are hardening our hearts and moving towards evil and sin.
August 8th
2:04 AM
2:04 AM
Praying for you all tonight.
I encourage you to take steps and do what you need to do tonight. If that means unplugging your internet, do it. Finding an accountability partner, do it. Just spending time with God, do it.
Don’t put it off.
Cut off your hand if you need to.
God is so good. If the Son has set you free, you are free indeed.
2:00 AM
a message from Anonymous
Hi, I read somewhere that Kirk Franklin, the popular Gospel singer and pastor (I think), had his own struggle with porn addiction not long ago and he admitted it publicly. This is obviously hypocritical considering the music he makes, his image and celebrity role model status etc but there wasn't much of a fuss over it. I saw one of his videos on MTV the other day which good for him though.....
but my question is, do you think Christian people can/should still work in the ministry or be christian role models all the while struggling with issues like this?
but my question is, do you think Christian people can/should still work in the ministry or be christian role models all the while struggling with issues like this?
I’m divided. It says in Timothy I think that people going into a position of leadership in the church need to be living an upright life. But on the other hand pornography should not be considered worse than other sins. we are all human and we all struggle with sin. God could keep him in that position and use that struggle to help others and glorify Him. But ultimately whether he stays in ministry or not, that is between him and God
Jimmy Needham on porn addiciton
He’s become one of my favorite musicians. Amazing.
This is great. Check it out.
