Chapter 4

Is church an appropriate place to talk about pornography?

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Study Questions

• How can the church actively combat the guilt and shame that keep individuals from sharing their struggle with pornography?

• Why do you think the church is oftentimes hesitant to address the dangers of pornography?

• How can you be sure to share and emphasize God’s forgiveness and grace in conversations about overcoming sexual sins?

• Were there times in your life where you felt too overwhelmed by guilt to be open about a sin you were struggling with? How did you work through that guilt to reach a place of true repentance? 

Related Scripture

• John 8:31–36

• 2 Corinthians 7:8–12

• Galatians 5:16–26

• 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8

• 1 Peter 1:13–21

Resources

• Article: Four Ways to Stand Against the Avalanche of Pornography

• Article: Sexual Brokenness

• Podcast: Pornography & Culture

• Article: A Modern Epidemic

• Article: Some Thoughts on Game of Thrones

• https://beggarsdaughter.com/

• https://www.covenanteyes.com/

• https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/

• https://fightthenewdrug.org/

• https://www.josh.org/resources/apologetics/research/

• https://www.barna.com/the-porn-phenomenon/

• https://endsexualexploitation.org/

Related Reading

• Understanding the Culture, Chapter 9, Dr. Jeff Myers 

• The Guy’s Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face, Jonathan McKee 

• A Practical Guide to Culture, John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle 

• Every Man’s Battle, Steven Arterburn 

• Every Woman’s Battle, Shannon Ethridge 

• Finally Free, Heath Lambert 

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