Overcome Porn: The 40 Day Challenge Sample

Day 7: Radical amputation: What do you need to cut?

Today we are talking about getting radical when it comes to breaking free from pornography.

Jesus said, “If your right eyes causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell” (Matthew 5:29.) Don’t let Jesus’ use of hyperbole diminish the power of this statement: Jesus calls for radical amputation of the things that tempts us.

Often we are tempted to believe we are stronger than we really are. We leave a few doors open believing we’ll be able to handle them. Instead we need to have the attitude of Job who made a covenant–a solemn promise–with his eyes not to look lustfully on anyone (Job 31:1). Find the small habits that are contributing to the problem and cut them out.

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Action Step

Read the article My Personal Purity Battle Plan: 28 Things I Try to Never Forget. In this article Jason George outlines all the measures he puts in place to put distance between himself and the temptations he faces. Nearly all of his ideas translate to anyone in any situation – male, female, single, or married.

Reflection

What have you told others about your struggle with pornography? Schedule time to talk to your accountability partner soon, if you haven’t already. Radical life changes are necessary to break free from pornography addiction. Create and live out a battle plan to fight pornography in your life and include your accountability partner in this pursuit.