I made bad friend choices and i had a very clean mind until i met a couple people, and they are major perverts. I was just hoping if any of you could help me.. I really dont know what to do about that.
2006-07-23 07:15:24 · 32 answers · asked by bertsnarf 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:33 (KJV) "Be not deceived evil communications corrupt good manners."
This scripture is a living reality in your life with your perverted friends.
If you want to rid your mind of the perverted thoughts your friends fed you then you are going to have to break off your relationship with them. If you continue in a relationship with them then, over time, you will become just like them.
To get rid of the thoughts:
A. If you are not a Christian
1) Leave your perverted friends for good.
2) After you leave your friends, beware, those perverted thoughts will still plague you. If you resist the temptation to entertain those perverted thoughts, then over time, they will lessen or even disappear. You must change your thinking. Don't think about those kind of thoughts, don't talk about them, or expose your mind to those thoughts through TV, the internet, magazines, etc . If you don't, then you will continue to be hounded by them.
3) Choose friends that have a clean mind.
B. If you are a Christian
1) Go to God and ask Him to forgive you for choosing them to be your friends.
2) Ask God to help you break off your relationship with them.
3) Ask God to forgive you of those perverted thoughts.
4) Ask God to cleanse your mind of those filthy thoughts.
5) Stay away from any kind media (TV, internet, magazines, etc) that exposes you to those flithy thoughts.
6) Fill your mind with wholesome thoughts.
7) Read your Bible daily.
8) Choose godly friends with godly conversations.
9) Pray that your perverted friends will find Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
If you are not a Christian and would like to know how to become one then e-mail me and I will be happy to help you.
2006-07-23 16:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by starone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, you might never get it from your mind. The best thing to do is forgive yourself and try not to make a big deal of it. The more you focus on it, the more it will be put into your long-term memory.
We are all sinners and make many mistakes. Take time out to do some Bible reading or watch an allegoric movie. It just might help!
2006-07-23 07:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realize friends can have an influence, but they can't put anything in your mind that you don't allow. If you want to get back to the way you were, you're going to have to avoid them and surround yourself with people who think the way you think is best. You can also practice thought control ie: cognitive behavior therapy. It's a wonderful tool to make your mind work the way you want. You can learn all about it on the net or buy this book: "The Feeling Good Handbook" by Dr. David Burns.
'nuff said?
2006-07-23 07:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the flesh. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey Christ." (II Corinthians 10:4-5)
"... make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word..." (Ephesians 5:26)
"Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is-what is proper, pleasing, and perfect." (Romans 12:2)
"Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments." (II Timothy 2:22-23)
2006-07-23 07:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face it, the fantasy with the sheep, the gerbil, and the dwarf just ain't going to happen.
OK, so seriously, you are supposed to be faced with temptations. That is the whole point. It is not that you know about them, it is what you do with that knowledge.
Your mind is not unclean just because someone told you some stuff that bothers you. It just means you have more to think about. It is your actions that count.
If you don't hear about that stuff, you don't have a clean mind, you have a closed one. You can and should reject perversions. It does not make your mind unclean to have heard about them.
-Dio
2006-07-23 07:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep Holy Company.
If they have virtues you think are worth compromising your environment for then I would ask them to respect your wishes and not to say certain things around you. If they will not respect those wishes I do not think they are truly your friends and I would limit my time with them.
Ultimately you should spend the most time with people you feel rejuvenates your being. From there you can give in spurts of strength you have gained from your friends that build you up and of course going to the mountain when needed.
2006-07-23 07:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by Love of Truth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't accepted Jesus as your savior , you need to do that.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Once you are a Born again Christian, through accepting Jesus as your savior, you pray to the Lord to take that filth from you for good and He will. Repent of your sins to Jesus and HE will cleans you of them. Stay away from people that are not Chrsitans, for they will pull you down into their darkness of sin.
2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2006-07-23 07:21:37 · answer #7 · answered by Carol M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congradulations you learned your lesson, That they are not your friends and to avoid people like them in the future
This is why the internet is so dangerous, It puts images in your children mind that can never be removed when installed.
Insist your schools monotor your childs computer usage and use great filters.
My child was exposed to porn on the school computers in the 2nd grade they are getting exposed!
And sue for failure to protect your children , your leaving your children in their hands they have a responibility to protect your kids.
2006-07-23 07:46:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the friends. hang out with people more like yourself. Give Carol M a call
2006-07-23 07:17:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to fill your mind with good things, scripture, gardens, family, Friends, clean jokes, pets..............Then ask your friends to kindly not share the gross jokes with you.
I'd try to get new christian friends too. Try inviting these guys/ gals to a christian event, or your youth group, to get them in a place where they can know more about your beliefs and also see people having clean fun! Or have them hang out with your Christian friends.
2006-07-23 07:26:22 · answer #10 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋