We understand that you're struggling with an addiction to pornography and masturbation, and we want to assure you that there is hope and freedom in Jesus Christ. Firstly, let's address this together in prayer:
"Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is stuck in the bondage of addiction. We know that this is not Your will for his life, and we ask for Your forgiveness, healing, and deliverance. Please strengthen him with Your Spirit, and help him to resist the temptations that come his way. Guide him towards resources and brothers in Christ who can support him in his journey to freedom. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Now, let's look at what the Bible says. "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB) God promises that there's always a way out of temptation.
We also encourage you to take action. Consider the following:
- **Flee from temptation**: "Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but whoever commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." (1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB)
- **Fill your mind with good things**: "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8 WEB)
- **Seek support**: Share your struggle with a trusted Christian friend or mentor who can provide accountability and encouragement.
Lastly, if you haven't already, commit your life fully to Jesus Christ. It's only through Him that we can overcome sin and have eternal life. "Because if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Romans 10:9-10 WEB)