Recently, I shared a little insight God has given me concerning the necessity to not only snap off the weed of sin in our life, but also pull out the root. Many of us have snapped off the weed so many times - it is time to pull out the root of pornography and masturbation. But how?
This is no easy question. I have repeatedly stated on this blog that I do not want to give easy answers that do not essentially help you in any way. Another problem with the question is that I am in the process of pulling out the root myself; any answer I give is partial at best.
The road to victory is different for every single one of us. Though I am tempted to want to give you a five-step plan to victory, I do not believe it works that way. One thing that is essential, however, is admitting you cannot conquer it by yourself.
You can't! You don't have it under control; it will not go away by itself, neither in time nor after you get married. Reading all the books you can read and praying all the prayers you can pray will most likely not bring you the victory.
So what will help you on your way to victory?
1. Lay down your pride and open up to people you trust, people that can help you. Admit you cannot conquer it by yourself. Get help - don't be too ashamed.
2. Be honest with yourself about yourself. Get real with God, shove everything else aside and set your heart on living for God and seeking His face, building your relationship with Him.
3. Fill yourself with the truth of God's Word. Realize that God is both loving and righteous, both forgiving and holy. He has made the victory available for you through faith in Jesus Christ.
The testimony I posted last time has been a great turning point for me recently. At the same time, I realize it might not always be that way for everybody. If you feel you want to talk about your struggles or need advice, feel free to email me. Let's not just snap off the weed - let's pull out the root!
