Do you think your particular porn temptation is
unique? Or that, when it comes to sin, you're in a class by
yourself?
Perhaps you think that only a fraction of the
population engages in your particular variety of smut.
Regardless of what any sex behavior research might
suggest, the Bible offers its own statistic, namely that any
temptation you can think of is common to mankind.
So if you feel isolated by your struggle with
porn, know that you're not alone, no matter how depraved you think
your "special" situation is. Lots of other folks have walked, are
walking and will walk the same road as you.
One such person is Jesus Christ, who, according to
Hebrews 4:15, was tempted in EVERY conceivable way. Including your
way.
The 1 Corinthians verse above follows up its
sweeping statistic (all sin is common) with an equally bold ray of
hope: There's a way to escape every temptation.
Stay tuned to this Three-minute Bible Study series
as we explore this hope.
For now, drop the notion that you're alone in your
struggle, that you're beyond hope.
Instead, expect that the Bible will produce some
hope for you.
Such an expectation could be your first taste of
it.