Pornography WATCHMEN 2017

Definition Anyone with internet connection has access to pornography. It consumes the internet, media, magazines, and DVDs. No gender or age group remains unaffected The “Porn industry has followed a similar business model to the drug dealers” Pornography is the portrayal of erotic behavior designed to cause sexual excitement. It is words, acts, or representations that are calculated to stimulate sex feelings independent of the presence of another chosen human being.

Galatians 5:19-21 The Character Insecure (bullied, unstable home, molestation, self-mutilation, etc.) Lives in a world of fantasy (consumed by TV, internet, etc.) Desires love yet accept false love (G-d’s love is pure) Subconscious overtaken (Soul-thoughts, emotions, will) When we engage ourselves in using our eye gate transmitting all information to our brain there's no erasing it. “It grows increasingly worse. It is like a raging storm, destroying individuals and families, utterly ruining what was once wholesome and beautiful.” -Hinckley

Age of awareness We are exposed to pornography as early as 3-5 years old, at this age the body of the child begins to react and respond. (At age 2 the child knows it is no longer attached to its mother) Leviticus 11:4-8 learn what is holy, clean and unclean Philippians 2:5, Leviticus 11:45-47 As a parent they have to remember that children are suppose to be train up in the fear of the Lord.

The Adversary’s Purpose Destroys families Feed your flesh Prideful spirit We are made in the image of God we have to stop acting animal like and start acting like disciples of Christ.

Pornography destroys families, “ It sits in the subconscious mind, flashing its perverted images across your mind and drawing you away from the wholesome things in life.” -Hinckley John 10:10

Pornography It causes you to feed your flesh more, you start to abandon your spirit man. Leaving it longing, thirsty for you to feed it teachings of the Lord Galatians 5:17

Obadiah 1:3-4 Pornography Pornography feeds a prideful spirit, thinking you have self control this is where you get your validation from. Obadiah 1:3-4

Self-Control 3 Point Interest Under the rule of G-d Sober-minded (1Pe 5.8) Chaste (1Co 6.18-20) Circumspect (Eph 5.15) Obedience (Jn 14.23) Alert (1Thess 5.5-6) Restrained (Ps. 19.13) The Rule of G-d is produced as we submit to the word of G-d. The Rule of G-d requires rebuke and correction from Adonai. The Rule of G-d enables us to fulfill our vow to follow Yeshua. Self-Control 3 Point Interest

Uninterrupted ordered sequence Thoughts Choice Habit Loss of Control Bondage Uninterrupted ordered sequence Almost Total Control