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Dragon
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iWitness,
A few thoughts:
Matt 5:27-28Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
The viewing of pornography, then, is committing adultery in the heart. I can't recall ever hearing a G.A. point out this connection, but it is right there.
One thing I have learned through many tears is the differing levels of obedience. If a person is addicted to pornography, what difference does it make if they are watching some unacceptable PG-13 movies? That is like worrying about a small knife cut while there is a spear lodged in their chest. A member of my ward admitted once that while he was fighting the addition to porn, he saw how many PG-13 movies put the seed of desire back into his heart. Thus he was ready to stop watching them. I may watch that same PG-13 movie and truly be unaffected. But I have yet to see an R-rated movie which does not contain something I find objectionable.
Thus, discussing watching television four hours per day with someone who is still struggling with a marijuana addiction is fruitless. Sadly, it seems half the church members are struggling with the big things, causing the words from the pulpit to sound as if everyone is under condemnation. How can anyone discuss the steps of higher progression you have found in your own life when they THINK they are three floors below you? You would first have to help them see where they truly are, standing right next to you.
- Dragon
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