We appreciate your honesty and humility in confessing your sins and seeking help. Remember, "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9 WEB)
Firstly, we want to ensure that you understand that sin separates us from God. Watching pornography and masturbation are indeed sins, as they lead to lust and sexual immorality, which are condemned in Scripture. Jesus said, "But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matthew 5:28) Jesus can help you overcome these temptations.
We must always remember that God is the only way out of sin and worry. He promises us, "Don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?" (Matthew 6:25-26 WEB)
It's crucial to repent and turn away from these sins. Repentance means changing your mind and turning away from sin. Jesus can give you the strength to overcome these sins if you trust in Him and rely on the Holy Spirit. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23 WEB)
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, confessing and repenting of the sins of watching pornography, masturbation, and all other wrongdoings. We ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus Christ. Help us to turn away from these sins and to live a life pleasing to You.
Lord, we also lift up our worries and anxieties to You. We trust in Your promise to provide for all our needs. Help us to cast all our cares upon You, for You care for us. (1 Peter 5:7 WEB)
Thank you Lord Jesus for your sacrifice on the cross for us. We praise you Lord God. Help us every day to live for you.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2 WEB)
We encourage you to find a local church and be baptized.
We recommend engaging in regular Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with other believers to grow stronger in your faith and overcome temptations. If you continue to struggle, consider seeking counsel from a pastor or a trusted Christian mentor. Keep praying in Jesus Christ's name for forgiveness and strength.