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We all live by standards that dictate our behavior and that is no different when it comes to our sexual behavior. In this week's episode, Matt and Braden discuss what God's standard is and how we can apply it to our lives in getting porn and other destructive sexual behavior out of our lives.
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Welcome to episode #15! In this week's podcast, Braden and Matt discuss the importance of living for God's standard, and not the world's standard when it comes to sexual behavior. They discuss the mindset when we have God's standard and how it helps us move away from things like and addiction to porn or other unhealthy sexual behaviors.
Here is a brief summary of the episode.
Here is a brief summary of the episode.
The Porneia Standard: Porneia is the word used in the bible that describes sexual immorality
The Bible gives us God's standard for sexuality. It isn't a bunch of rules or regulations, but a standard that God gives us that is best for us. Jesus talks about this standard in Matthew 5:27-28, giving the precedent that even looking at a woman lustfully is no different than committing adultery with her. It shows us that even thinking or looking at someone lustfully doesn't lead to abundant life for us, but instead, goes against God's standard.
The Bible gives us God's standard for sexuality. It isn't a bunch of rules or regulations, but a standard that God gives us that is best for us. Jesus talks about this standard in Matthew 5:27-28, giving the precedent that even looking at a woman lustfully is no different than committing adultery with her. It shows us that even thinking or looking at someone lustfully doesn't lead to abundant life for us, but instead, goes against God's standard.
Ignoring God's standard leads us down the wrong path
The world has a standard that we often adopt as our own. We tweak it to serve us and rationalize our behavior. When we compromise Jesus' standard so that we can keep on doing what we want to, it almost always leads to worse behavior that is bad for us and entraps us in addiction to things like pornography.
The world has a standard that we often adopt as our own. We tweak it to serve us and rationalize our behavior. When we compromise Jesus' standard so that we can keep on doing what we want to, it almost always leads to worse behavior that is bad for us and entraps us in addiction to things like pornography.
God's standard leads to life
We don't stay at the level we are rationalizing (if it is our standard). We are hardwired to need more of the same behavior or increased levels of the behavior. Looking at pictures will lead to watching videos - and then into further levels of porn or acting out offline. Our brains aren't satisfied with the old. They constantly need newer and greater levels to get the same stimulus. But when we identify the areas we are justifying, we can ask God to show us what His standard is and how to apply it to our lives.
We can change and there is hope!
The start of changing is admitting that we have fallen short of God's standard and then identifying the areas we've had denial in. Deciding what is okay based on our own standard will trap us and lead to further confusion. When we trust God with what He says, we can live in freedom and step into a fuller life - free from addiction and immorality.
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Next week, Matt and Braden discuss how to identify where fantasies come from and how we can conquer them so they don't conquer us.
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BRADEN HAFNER
Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 12 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com
MATT CLINE
Matt and his wife Louise raise their little guy, David, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honored to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways is what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.
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Matt Cline
Matt Cline is the founder and director of Restored Ministries, focused on leading men and women out of sexual bondage and into a life of impact and freedom in Christ. He is a leading speaker and coach in Canada on the topic of sexual brokenness and has seen countless lives radically changed all around the world. You can learn more about Restored Ministries at www.restoredministries.ca.
What is Pure Victory Podcast?
Faith-based inspiration to win at sex, conquer porn, and find purpose in staying free forever.