kaspersky which might block the filth to a large extent.
3) Using Accountability Softwares like- X3watch, Covenant Eyes which will send a report to your trusted friend or Mentor regarding your browsing habits.
You need to decide what kind of abstinence steps that you need to take.
The steps that you would take will be a measure of how serious you are to come out of this problem. But you have to remember that abstinence is not deliverance from sin. But as the first step, it reduces the chances of occurrences.
Walking in the Light
As you have taken the first step of purging this habit, God the Holy Spirit will start to deal with you in a new and fresh way. This I call as the strengthening work of the Spirit. He will transform your inner being into the likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ. For God the Holy Spirit to have His way in us our full-hearted cooperation is needed. This is what I mentioned in the beginning, that we need both the quickening work of the Spirit and also the strengthening work. Quickening is done instantly but strengthening is done gradually. So it requires the right choices and decisions on our part and rest will be taken care by Him. In order that you be strengthened in your spiritual life,
1) You need to start studying the Word of God and spend time in prayer. Ask God to speak to you and note it down. Start a life of loving fellowship with the Creator God who loves you more than your father or mother or anybody else in this world.
2) You have to enroll in a small group or prayer cell for your spiritual growth. It is in small groups you will find support and strength. If you don ' t have one, initiate a small group( We can help you, if you want).
3) You need to be actively involved in some kind of ministry in your Church or with your small group. It may be becoming a member in the choir, or cleaning the chairs, or taking a class for the Children or participating in an Outreach program. Do something for God.
4) You need to find out your hidden talents and start nurturing them. God has given talents and gifts to everyone. It is our duty to find out and nurture them.
5) Exercise regularly. Try something new. Have a brisk day. This will help you to divert your energies towards more constructive things.
As you take these counsels, and move ahead, I pray that God will strengthen you with all His might and bring the devil under your feet.
Relapse and Recovery
Even after you have been delivered from this sin, there is a chance to fall back into the temptation once again. At this stage, you might feel that you are sinking very deep again. This might be worse than the previous stage. And it might happen even after many years after deliverance. But, you must not forget about the fact that God still loves you and you need to get back. Keep coming back and start over again. Confess your sins and get back to the recovery stage. God will strengthen you.
“ I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ”( Phil 1:6).
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( Taken from missionary Jason ' s book,“ Know to Say No”)
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