![]() Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. For what I do is not the good I want to do no, the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. …I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.Īnd if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. The Apostle Paul understood the frustration and terrible hold that our inherited sin has on all descendants of Adam and Eve: TRUE LOVE-What is true love and how do you know when you have found it? Answer What is LOVE, for a follower of Christ? Answer Ask Him to help you live a life of purity and true love. Admit that you cannot overcome sin on your own. Confess it, and rededicate your life to Christ.ĭon’t hold back any part of your life from Him. “But, I am saved” - If there is no doubt that you have already humbly confessed your sinfulness to God in true repentance, and committed your life to Jesus Christ and are relying on His sin-covering blood for your salvation, then do not let your sin cause you to doubt your salvation. Also, see: How can I be sure of my salvation?) After accepting Christ, some are totally delivered from their addictions. Accept His gift of eternal salvation for your soul. We strongly urge you to confess your sin, repent of it, and totally surrender your life to Him. If you are not yet a Christian, it’s like having a major arsenal to fight with, but choosing the pea shooter. “The Scripture contains no promise of help in overcoming temptation for those who are unsaved” (Henry M. ![]() The single biggest factor in combating such an addiction is to come under the authority of Jesus Christ. If this is the case, and you can admit it, then congratulations you have taken the first step toward recovery. If you are returning to this behavior over and over again, despite your desire to stop, then you are out control. If single, you are sinning against the dear person you may one day marry. If you are married, then you have been unfaithful to your spouse. You have turned something beautiful (sex), into something ugly, selfish and damaging. You have been breaking a commandment of God. You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If you have given yourself to pornography or sexual fantasies involving people other than your spouse, you have been committing ADULTERY. ![]() If there are sexual sins in your life, the first step toward improvement is to understand and admit what you have done. All sins are serious before our Holy God. There are many ways that we humans sin and fall short- lying, greed, stealing, adultery, taking the Lord’s names in vain, and many selfish acts. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans 3:23 KJV If you find yourself engulfed in a sexual addiction, here are some general tips that have helped many in their journey toward restoration and healing. Don’t ignore the problem it will only get worse and the damage will spread. Often, those who contact us have told no one else about their problem. ![]() If you suspect that you may have such an addiction, see our article, How can I tell if I’m getting addicted to sex or pornography?, and our Web site, Sex, Love & Relationships which includes stories of many people who have struggled with these issues. These problems are not unique to any race, financial, social or marital status-Christian or non-Christian. Many lives and families devastated by addictive sexual sins. Thousands of e-mails have come to us from men and women of all walks of life who struggle with addictions to pornography, masturbation, cybersex, and similar sexual practices.
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