Proverbs on Sexual Purity
Why talk about Pornography?
• Because it’s a major part of Proverbs
• Because it’s destroying our
churches and our nation
Why talk about Pornography?
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25%
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1 out of 3
…Billion dollars per year on porn in US
…Dollars on porn in US per second
…Porn movies made in US per week
…Million porn websites
…Of internet searches are for porn
…Average age of first exposure to porn
…Of 15-17 yr olds have seen hardcore
…Of Christian men consume porn
…Of Christian women consume porn
…Of us are using porn regularly
How to Resist Sexual Sin
1. Talk about it!! (Prov 7:1-5)
– Talk to someone who can help you
– Talk to an accountability partner
• All of us need accountability
– Talk to your kids
• Balance protection and preparation
How to Resist Sexual Sin
2. Avoid the First Steps (Prov 7:6ff)
– Watch the progression:
• He opens the door to temptation (7:6-9)
• The trap is set (7:10-21)
• He suddenly falls (7:22a)
– Lesson: Sexual sin is a slippery slope
– App: Do whatever it takes to avoid the first
step!
• Limit/cut internet, cable, phone, magazines
How to Resist Sexual Sin
3. Understand the Consequences
– God knows & cares
• He sees – Prov 5:21-22
• He cares – Revelation 21:8
– People are getting hurt (Prov 7:22-23)
• Slavery – it will own you (Rom 6:16)
• Loss of Life (Prov 6:27-29)
– App: Create a list of personal motives for
purity
How to Resist Sexual Sin
4. Pursue the Right Things
– Pursue your spouse (Prov 5:18-20)
• App: Regular date nights
– Pursue Christ’s mission for your life
• David’s poor example (2 Samuel 11:1)
• App: Get in the game – share your faith, serve
others, use your spiritual gifts!!
Review
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If you are struggling
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Get help
Get accountability
Limit/remove sources of temptation
Create your list of motives for purity
Pursue your spouse and Christ’s
mission
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Parents
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Protect your kids as much as possible
Prepare your kids early
Those not struggling
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Pray unceasingly for those who are
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither
death, nor life, nor angels, nor
principalities, nor things present, nor
things to come, nor powers, nor
height, nor depth, nor any other
created thing, will be able to separate
us from the love of God, which is in
Christ Jesus our Lord.
Resources for Sexual Purity
• For all needs:
– talk to SG leaders, elders, staff, or staff
spouses
• For those who may be addicted:
– Celebrate Recovery
• Private online counseling videos:
– www.pureonline .com
• Computer accountability and filtering:
– Covenant Eyes (www.covenanteyes.com)