Pastors and Pornography: Special Considerations
Pastors and Pornography: Special Considerations
How are pastors uniquely tempted?
Factor |
Creates |
Stress/Workaholism |
Desperation for Fun & Relief |
Exhaustion/Unrealistic Demands |
Need for a Rush |
Loneliness/Isolation |
Disconnection |
Flexible Schedule |
Unmonitored Opportunity |
Others’ Struggles/ “Need for Research” |
Excuse/Entrapment |
Why Do Pastors Get Stuck?
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Shame
“I can’t bring myself to admit it” -
Pedestal Principle
“It’ll ruin others’ faith” -
Isolation/Lack of Authentic Friendships
“No one will understand”
Fear of Confidentiality Breach
“It’s too risky to get help”
Professional/Financial Consequences
“But what about my ministry/family?”
Denial
“I can fix it myself by ____”
Why Pastors Must Stop/Not Start.
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Spiritual fruit of corruption (Gal. 6:8)
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Judged more harshly (James 3:1)
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Risk of sin escalating (Bathsheba principle)
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Compromised performance (Heb. 12:1)
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Can’t give what I don’t have (Luke 6:42)
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Desecration of God’s property (Ezek. 5:11)
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Risk to church’s reputation (Matt. 5:16)
What is porn addiction?
More about addiction
Am I addicted?
Stories of Recovery
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