1. Sexual Sin

2. Why talk about porn? It’s a major part of Proverbs It’s destroying us It’s a major part of Proverbs It’s destroying us

3. Why talk about porn? 13 billion 39 minutes 20% 11 79% 76% 13 billion 39 minutes 20% 11 79% 76% …$ per year generated in US …a new porn movie made in US …of mobile searches are for porn …avg age of boys’ first exposure …of men 18-30 use porn monthly …of women 18-30 use it monthly

4. Why talk about porn? 65% 15% 65% 15% …Christian men using porn monthly …Christian women using it monthly 40% of the people in this room look at porn at least once a month

5. How to resist sexual sin 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 2010 survey of 14-16 year olds: 81% - looked at porn online at home 75% - parents had never talked about porn 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 2010 survey of 14-16 year olds: 81% - looked at porn online at home 75% - parents had never talked about porn

6. How to resist sexual sin 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 –every sin is equally shameful –most of us are tempted & have fallen –to kill sin bring it into the light 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 –every sin is equally shameful –most of us are tempted & have fallen –to kill sin bring it into the light

7. How to resist sexual sin 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 If you struggle – become accountable 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 If you struggle – become accountable

9. How to resist sexual sin 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 If you struggle – become accountable If you are failing – Celebrate Recovery If you have kids – talk early & often PROTECT and PREPARE 1.Talk about it!! 7:1-5 If you struggle – become accountable If you are failing – Celebrate Recovery If you have kids – talk early & often PROTECT and PREPARE

10. How to resist sexual sin 2.Avoid the first steps 7:6-22 He opens door to temptation – 7:6-9 The trap is set – 7:10-21 He suddenly falls – 7:22 2.Avoid the first steps 7:6-22 He opens door to temptation – 7:6-9 The trap is set – 7:10-21 He suddenly falls – 7:22

11. How to resist sexual sin 2.Avoid the first steps 7:6-22 Lesson: Sexual sin is a slippery slope Do whatever it takes to avoid 1 st step 2.Avoid the first steps 7:6-22 Lesson: Sexual sin is a slippery slope Do whatever it takes to avoid 1 st step

12. How to resist sexual sin 3.Remember the consequences Someone does know & care – 5:20-22 Many are hurt by porn – 7:22-23 Destroys the sinner Destroys the sinner’s family Destroys countless people 3.Remember the consequences Someone does know & care – 5:20-22 Many are hurt by porn – 7:22-23 Destroys the sinner Destroys the sinner’s family Destroys countless people

13. How to resist sexual sin 3.Remember the consequences Carlo Scalisi, owner of 21 Sexury Video “Amateurs come across better on screen. Our customers feel that. Especially by women you can see it. They still feel strong pain.” 3.Remember the consequences Carlo Scalisi, owner of 21 Sexury Video “Amateurs come across better on screen. Our customers feel that. Especially by women you can see it. They still feel strong pain.”

14. How to resist sexual sin 3.Remember the consequences Write out a motive list -spiritual, relational, physical costs -for you, those you love, the world 3.Remember the consequences Write out a motive list -spiritual, relational, physical costs -for you, those you love, the world

15. How to resist sexual sin 4.Pursue the good 2 Samuel 11:1–2 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel… 4.Pursue the good 2 Samuel 11:1–2 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel…

16. How to resist sexual sin 4.Pursue the good 2 Samuel 11:1–2 …But David remained at Jerusalem. It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing… 4.Pursue the good 2 Samuel 11:1–2 …But David remained at Jerusalem. It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing…

17. How to resist sexual sin 4.Pursue the good Date your spouse Hang out with friends Join a Bible study Find a place to volunteer Find a hobby Exercise 4.Pursue the good Date your spouse Hang out with friends Join a Bible study Find a place to volunteer Find a hobby Exercise

18. How to resist sexual sin 1.Talk about it 2.Avoid the first steps 3.Remember the consequences 4.Pursue the good 1.Talk about it 2.Avoid the first steps 3.Remember the consequences 4.Pursue the good

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