Simply put, it Rapes the Mind...

Lives are being destroyed while sin is being promoted even amongst self-proclaimed Christians:

"Facts about pornography and it’s use—specifically Internet pornography use—is on the rise at a fast pace: lost jobs, failed marriages, and destroyed families are the outcome. Pastors are no less vulnerable to this addiction."

"Porn earnings are estimated at $10-12 billion in the U.S. and $56 billion worldwide.”

One self-proclaimed Christian website writes, "We challenge Christians in the adult industry (yes, they do exist – and you know who you are) to step up and truly walk their walk and live their faith by producing pornography that men and women of God can view without compromising their relationship with their Savior, or their relationship with their spouse."

“Adult Video News claims that the largest credit card company makes $35 million per month off of e-porn.”

Why these facts, and why this topic? Because people, men and women alike, are being destroyed by the tyrant of sin known as pornography. Why? Partially because there is a lot of money in it, which gives people the incentive to want to promote it. Overall, there is a thirst for the acceptance of sin. In our current culture, children are being stripped of their innocence before they are in the 5th grade. Sexuality is promoted while once precious and valued morals are being flushed down the drain. Simply put, it rapes the mind. In a survey consisting of 5,750 men and women, 78% admitted to being addicted to porn. Out of that same percentage, 72 % claimed to be religious. There is a difference between being religious and Christian, but it is hard to deny or ignore that very few things are destroying the lives of many men and women, as well as the marriages shared by those men and women, like pornography. Not limited to adults, but teenagers are being engulfed by this same corruption. My concern here is the fear some have of seeking help. The fear to seek guidance and assistance with this issue is tremendous. CHRISTIAN men and women are terrified of seeking help due to the instant judgmental mindset other Christians perceive when thinking about porn. Immediately they are looked at as being defiled and perverse in the sin that has entrapped them.

This is my case:
1. In the culture and society we live in, is it that illogical to see why people fall into lust driven porn addiction?

2. In a culture that thrives on pleasure, satisfaction, and money; is it illogical that society would desire to promote such sinful images that result in billions of dollars per year?

3. Is it illogical that a Christian could struggle with these things, yet be the victim rather than just a consumer?

Too many CHRISTIANS continue to be tormented by the enslaving sin of pornography due to friends and loved ones who are blind to the suffering that it causes. For most true Christians, struggling with pornography is not something they are passionate about; but rather they hate it and sometimes even hate themselves because of it. Yet there are thousands who share this view, and still fall into the chains it encompasses. Why? How can Christians hate this but still fall into it? Simply because of this: Porn Rapes the Mind. It isn’t something they desire as much as it is something that forcefully rips them from their innocence and purity. I beg for this reality to be seen by those who have friends and loved ones who are victims of this struggle. I beg for those who struggle to have the courage to tell a friend or loved one about their struggle, in order to seek accountability. Christ defeated sin on the cross. We are a new creation in Him. Let us be reminded of that, as we pray for the victims involved in this battle of the mind and heart.