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Cody R.
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Posted: Mon Apr 19th, 2010 05:10 pm |
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Ok, I need to admit it so here goes. I have had a problem with masturbation. For 2 years now to be exact. I have tried multiple times to quit and just can't seem to maintain it! It has turned into more of a habit than a desire. Ever since I started it I KNEW it had to be bad. But never found anything biblical that said not to. Before I knew it, I was looking at girls in a way I knew was wrong. I was raised in a strong Christian family and thought God would never forgive me for what I was doing. Soon I began to hate church and dread it.
It all started as curiousity, really! Then it grew worse. For 2 years I have Been battling this and can't find relief! It wasn't until 3 days ago I finally found a reason to quit.
When I was 8 years old I had my first crush (and only one till this day) for a girl in a very strong Christian family. I am still in contact with her till this day. In a way I still have feelings about her, but I am worried that this problem would "disqualify" me for any possiblities between us. That is my motivation to stop...
I am also worried that the few times I have looked at porn and porn videos would destroy any chance. I wouldn't say that I'm addicted to it, I actually find most porn rather disgusting. Going to a public school after growing up homeschooling with a Godly family, my curiousity got the best of me. I just never knew! Now I do and wish I had never looked...
Does this put me out of the running for a Godly woman? I am really trying to quit but just need some help...Last edited on Mon Apr 19th, 2010 05:12 pm by Cody R.
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Posted: Mon Apr 19th, 2010 09:07 pm |
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Hi Cody,
No, struggling with sin, which we all do, does not mean that a godly woman cannot be in your future. Yes, sexual sin is often more disruptive to relationships than other sin, but anger, bitterness, lying, etc., also have negative impacts.
The goal for all of us, each and every day, is to continually yield ourselves to Christ, to be conformed to His image. We were created to glorify God. It is for that reason that we should seek freedom from sin. If we are trying to do so for another human, what happens when that person is no longer a part of our lives, or disappoints us?
Praying for you...
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Posted: Sun Apr 25th, 2010 01:05 am |
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| Hi Cody, I can understand your struggle personally, because I overcame sex addiction myself 15 years ago. I have helped many others similiar to your situation. If you need help you can contact me or go to my webpage http://www.addictioncontrol.blogspot.com Thanks I hope this helps.
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