III.Description of the book
The book consists of nine chapters. Each chapter deals with a specific topic related to these addictions.
In the first chapter I give you the moral situation of the world in which we live today. I show you how the devil is working hard to turn men away from the right path.
In the same chapter I make you understand that the devil has no power over you because Jesus Christ has already defeated him at the cross. The price has already been paid, the enemy has already been defeated.
I also tell you a little bit about my situation, when I was still under the yoke of these sins. I used to say to myself, "If I ever have to go to hell, it would be because of pornography and masturbation.”
In the second chapter I answer the question "Is watching pornography and masturbating sinful? ». Since there are people who defend these things even among Christians.
In the third chapter I talk about the causes that have pushed people towards pornography and masturbation.
In the fourth chapter I talk about the lies of pornography. One of the biggest lies is that people are led to believe that they can use pornography to educate themselves sexually. It’s a big lie straight out of hell.
In the fifth chapter I talk about the consequences of pornography and masturbation. The devil will destroy your life little by little if you don’t decide from the bottom of your heart to stop with these things.
In the sixth chapter I explain how addiction to pornography is created both physically and spiritually.
In the seventh chapter I describe what happens to you before and after you watch pornography and masturbate. I talk about how you ask the Lord for forgiveness, you promise him not to do that anymore, but a few days later you fall down again. I’ve been through all that. I’m giving you some advice that will help you get over it.
In the eighth chapter I give you a practical guide to overcome pornography and masturbation. These are spiritual principles that helped me to overcome these things.
In the ninth chapter you will find the testimonies of those who, in the past, were also in the same situation as you, but who were set free by the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe their testimonies will help you not lose heart and always believe that it is possible to live a life of sanctification through the power of the Holy Spirit. If Jesus set them free, why wouldn’t He do it for you? At the cross, He shed the same amount of blood for you and for them, and for me. The same grace that set us free is always available, it can also work for you.
After the ninth chapter comes the conclusion of the book and the appendix. In the appendix you will find a model of prayer that I have proposed to you to spiritually fight these powers that block your blossoming. You will also find the answers to some questions still related to this fight against pornography and masturbation. Notably: how will you know that you are delivered? What to do to fight impure thoughts and impure dreams. What to do when you are a servant of God but you still practice these sins?
Notice to the reader
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The biblical quotations are taken from the Contemporary English Version. If another version is used, this will be noted.
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We have no intention of telling you that this book holds a monopoly of knowledge about what is being done to defeat pornography and masturbation.
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If the Lord delivers you after reading this book, save us from the danger of stealing His Glory. It is to Him that you should give Glory, not to us.
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The name “satan” and any other name used to identify the enemy will all be written in lower case. We choose not to follow the grammar rule that recommends that proper nouns should always begin with a capital letter.
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You may notice that we have quoted the name “satan” a lot. This is not a way for us to give him glory or too much importance. It is precisely because when it is about him, we quote his name and that is all.
I wrote this book so that after reading it, anyone who says he doesn’t know how to defeat pornography and masturbation will be taken for a liar! If you read this book to the end and then say that you don’t always know what to do to overcome these practices, Jesus will tell you that you are a liar!
Enjoy your reading!