What good does Pornography do us? What benefit is there?

Question

I'm getting so tired of this. I've struggled with porn in the past, and I'm now left wondering why? Why did I succumb to its tantalizing tactics? What good did I gain from sitting there and viewing the pictures, videos, etc.? I put it behind me not too long ago. But why, in the first place, did I ever think any good of it? I mean, it's like a drug. That first time, you really don't even want to try it, but then you do and you're hooked. You lose control of yourself. And THAT, is the problem -- losing control! You no longer are in control of your actions, but the evil desires deep within you!

Please don't say something like, "oh well, it's not in the Bible to not look at porn." I don't even want to hear it! You know, if you're anyone seeking after Christ, that in no way would Christ ever condone you sitting there and seeing such things with your eyes! But then why? Why would anyone, whether they know Christ or not, think it to be ok to watch people having sex?

Answer 1

These days, all most people care about is their own pleasure.Any kind of 'porn' opens the door to demonic activity.And satan is very forceful.I don't understand why people can be so blind to the effects that porn has on them and their relationships.And it isn't o.k. in God's eyes.

Answer 2

I don't think it has anything to do with Christ or any religious figure. Who knows and who cares what Christ may have said? There were no internet orDVDs back then.

The fact of the matter is you looking at porn is a behavior - a behavior that you want to change. (Again, who cares why you want to change this? It's a personal choice that you want to change it, whether it comes from your spirituality or your own free choice.) If this behavior bothers you, I recomend seeking a therapist and speaking with him/her on strategies to confront the behavior. Let s/he help you explore the questions you pose above.

Answer 3

Being able to control our actions is what sets us apart from animals.