Day 2

Today I want to talk about something on my mind about the Churches reaction to porn addiction. Today the number of men and women addicted to porn within the Church is staggering. The answer of the church has been one of condemnation instead of love. I remember hearing my pastor make a negative comment about people who looked at porn and masturbated. I understood after that I couldn't talk about my secret sin.

I have been through several programs that worked temporarly. I did a church program called every man's battle. I found the purity group to be one of holding my tongue. When will the church learn to stop being so judgemental about those who are imperfect. I tried an internet course called setting captives free. I found it to be legalism framed under the banner of grace. I do not condemn any program except my own failure to grab the best within each and run with it.

How should the Church respond to this crisis within her doors. First admit the problem is serious. Second, create a program based upon the Word to deal with it. It is too easy to condemn anyone who does not meet your standards. Our Christ-life is a process. It will not be completed until our body dies. Allow each person to grow as an individual and don't expect instant perfection of all believers. Create an enviroment where the process is allowed to take place.

More to come...