Some readers may be made to feel rather guilty and uncomfortable by today's post - if so, GOOD!
I've hated pornography ever since I became aware of its existence. I'm furious at the promoters of it and even more livid at the pathetic partakers. I realize that both men and women fall into pornography's snare, but I'm focusing on men who allow themselves to get tangled in this sticky web. I believe a man's addiction to pornography is an outward sign of his inward disrespect for women, including the women in his own life.
It has been said that motherhood is near to divinity; the highest, holiest service assumed by women. Because mothers are essential to God's plan of happiness, their sacred work is opposed by Satan, who likes nothing better than to destroy families and demean the worth of women. A man who entertains himself with pornography in any of its disgusting forms is dishonoring the woman who so unselfishly sacrificed her body to give him life. He disrespects this woman who gave years of her life - years of work and worry, to nurture and raise him.
"Pornography is degrading of women. It is evil. It is infectious, destructive, and addictive. The body can cleanse itself from harmful effects of contaminated food or drink but it cannot vomit back the poison of pornography. Once recorded, it always remains subject to recall, flashing its perverted images across the mind, with power to draw a person away from the wholesome things in life."
A man should have tremendous love for the mother of his children. He should give her the gratitude, respect, and praise she deserves. A man should always strive to have his thoughts and actions inspire confidence and trust, not bitterness, contempt, and distrust. He should have a moral code that he will not allow himself to deviate from! In turn, his wife will adore and respect him, and he will find that her faithful love and devotion will bring him happiness and satisfaction.
Because pornography is so addictive, men must avoid any curious exploration. It will lead to a habit, a sickness, that will control them, and often lead to coarser, more perverted material and sexual transgression. We ALL need to avoid this plague on society at all costs.
Because it is so very pervasive, pornography can take one unawares. Even in such cases, we can immediately reject it. We do not have to "invite it to come in and offer it a chair."
I think this quote sums it up best: "One of the most damning influences on earth, one that has caused uncountable grief, suffering, heartache, and destroyed many marriages, is the onslaught of pornography in all of its vicious, corroding, destructive forms. Whether it be through the printed page, movies, television, obscene lyrics, the telephone, or on a personal computer screen, pornography is overpoweringly addictive and severely damaging. This potent tool of evil degrades the mind, heart, and the soul of any who use it. All who are caught in its seductive, tantalizing web and remain so, will become addicted to its immoral, destructive influence." For many, that addiction cannot be overcome without help. Unfortunately, most will insist that they are not addicted, and that they "don't need anyone's help."
The pattern is so familiar. It begins with a curiosity that is fueled by its stimulation and is justified by the false notion that it does no harm to anyone. Lulled by this lie, the experimentation progresses, with more powerful stimulations, until the web closes in, and an immoral habit is formed.
How can a man, particularly one who has been taught a moral code, not consider the emotional and spiritual damage he causes the women in his life when he engages in such abhorrent activity? His participation in porn in any of its disgusting forms is a manifestation of unbridled selfishness. Eventually he will see that he has forfeited many of life's greatest blessings, while shattering his wife's hopes and dreams, and irreparably diminishing her love, trust, and devotion.
It will create a life full of disorder.
(Stay tuned for Part 2)
