Pornography & Accountability
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I actually disagree with calling accountability partners overrated. I by no means think they are an end all be all, but they serve a purpose. I mean an accountability partner can be a conscious reminder of an issue you may be trying to avoid dealing with like pornography. You can lie to the accountability partner, but you are still going to have to address it on an upfront level with someone else. There is also a power in knowing that there is someone out there who cares enough about you to ask how you are doing with issues you are struggling with. Just knowing you are supported can be a help. As far as "blocks" go, I think they are effective as temporary barriers in order to simply make you think about what you are doing rather than doing things out of habit or simply out of emotion.
"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
- Galatians 6:1
Have you considered seeking out some type of support group or something similar to Celebrate Recovery to help you find support?
"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
- Galatians 6:1
Have you considered seeking out some type of support group or something similar to Celebrate Recovery to help you find support?
V
I would seek counseling rather than an "accountability partner" because everyone has their own issues they're dealing with. Addiction is a symptom of something that needs to be discerned. The Word of God tells us that there is safety in a multitude of counselors. It's wonderful to have a good friend with whom you can share and encourage one another. But wise counseling is needed where there is a stronghold of addiction.
Also my young brother Christianguitarist, remember not to beat yourself up with guilt and shame. But run to God's throne boldly and with confidence and speak openly about your feelings and your troubles as a son would with his awesome loving Father. Hold nothing back as God is blessed when His sons and daughters trust Him with their heart.
May you find rest and joy in the grace of Jesus Christ as He leads you in victory today and always. Peace, brother!
Also my young brother Christianguitarist, remember not to beat yourself up with guilt and shame. But run to God's throne boldly and with confidence and speak openly about your feelings and your troubles as a son would with his awesome loving Father. Hold nothing back as God is blessed when His sons and daughters trust Him with their heart.
May you find rest and joy in the grace of Jesus Christ as He leads you in victory today and always. Peace, brother!
Z
Also my young brother Christianguitarist, remember not to beat yourself up with guilt and shame. But run to God's throne boldly and with confidence and speak openly about your feelings and your troubles as a son would with his awesome loving Father. Hold nothing back as God is blessed when His sons and daughters trust Him with their heart.
I would seek counseling rather than an "accountability partner" because everyone has their own issues they're dealing with. Addiction is a symptom of something that needs to be discerned. The Word of God tells us that there is safety in a multitude of counselors. It's wonderful to have a good friend with whom you can share and encourage one another. But wise counseling is needed where there is a stronghold of addiction.
Also my young brother Christianguitarist, remember not to beat yourself up with guilt and shame. But run to God's throne boldly and with confidence and speak openly about your feelings and your troubles as a son would with his awesome loving Father. Hold nothing back as God is blessed when His sons and daughters trust Him with their heart.
May you find rest and joy in the grace of Jesus Christ as He leads you in victory today and always. Peace, brother!
Also my young brother Christianguitarist, remember not to beat yourself up with guilt and shame. But run to God's throne boldly and with confidence and speak openly about your feelings and your troubles as a son would with his awesome loving Father. Hold nothing back as God is blessed when His sons and daughters trust Him with their heart.
May you find rest and joy in the grace of Jesus Christ as He leads you in victory today and always. Peace, brother!
G
What it all comes down to is your desire to do what is right in the sight of the Lord ( which is accepting your own accountability to God ), and your own accountability to yourself. If someone on CC were to ask you every day if you had looked at any pornography since the last time they asked you the same question -- and, every single time they asked you, you gave them an honest answer -- then, you would truly be on the road to recovery -- because, you were honest enough with yourself to make the necessary changes...
Be honest with yourself. Be honest with God.
Cry out to God for His help.
Be honest with yourself. Be honest with God.
Cry out to God for His help.
R
The thing is we are accountable for what we do as Christian. So if you want to start somewere, look at yourself for accountability. We can't point to finger to blame, if we know what is wrong and go ahead and do it. we can only blame ourselves for over stepping the mark when we know its wrong to do something.
Was adam and eve accountable for bring sin into the world, or was it the devil who tempted them? Surely Adam and Eve knew what would be the consequences would be if they did disobeyed God, yet they gave into temptation from the devil thats caused them to be accountable.
To get to the root core of an addiction, is to question your accountablity, and what made you step over the mark of knowing what's wrong. Don't question the wrong in others, but question the wrong in you. I say you, but I mean people in general. So what I said is not aimed at you personally.
Everyone, even Christians, are always looking for someone to blame or point the finger at, but they not looking the accountabilty of themselve that cause them to do wrong.
Was adam and eve accountable for bring sin into the world, or was it the devil who tempted them? Surely Adam and Eve knew what would be the consequences would be if they did disobeyed God, yet they gave into temptation from the devil thats caused them to be accountable.
To get to the root core of an addiction, is to question your accountablity, and what made you step over the mark of knowing what's wrong. Don't question the wrong in others, but question the wrong in you. I say you, but I mean people in general. So what I said is not aimed at you personally.
Everyone, even Christians, are always looking for someone to blame or point the finger at, but they not looking the accountabilty of themselve that cause them to do wrong.