The Issue of the Gospel and Purity
                November 19, 2008                      
Sadly, many people (not just men any more) have become enslaved to their lust.  Many lives and families have been destroyed because of this stranglehold of sin.  Here are some good resources for anyone who struggles in this area of lust and purity.  But the best advice I can provide you is to take the first step and talk to your Pastor.  He is there to help you.  It won't be easy, but it will be worth it.  It's the hard things of life that truly make a difference.

Michael Spencer, aka Internet Monk (iMonk) wrote a Gospel-Centered article called The Man in the Shadow of Adultery.

Joshua Harris also has a few articles relating to love and lust taken from his book Sex is not the Problem (Lust is). Fighting Internet Porn (aka Purity Download - Tip 1). Purity Download - Tip 2. Purity Download - Tip 3. Purity Download - Tip 4.  Too bad Joshua (and SGM) won't provide this great book as a free download.

David Powlison from Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation has provided a free resource for pornography addiction - Breaking Pornography Addiction.

And last but not least, Mark Driscoll has recently released a PDF book called Porn Again Christian.  You can download it here. Be warned, Mark takes no hostages as he addresses the topic.  It is a frank discussion.