Pastors and Pornography: Special Considerations
How are pastors uniquely tempted?
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Factor |
Creates |
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Stress/Workaholism |
Desperation for Fun & Relief |
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Exhaustion/Unrealistic Demands |
Need for a Rush |
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Loneliness/Isolation |
Disconnection |
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Flexible Schedule |
Unmonitored Opportunity |
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Others’ Struggles/ “Need for Research” |
Excuse/Entrapment |
Why Do Pastors Get Stuck?
Shame
“I can’t bring myself to admit it”Pedestal Principle
“It’ll ruin others’ faith”Isolation/Lack of Authentic Friendships
“No one will understand”Fear of Confidentiality Breach
“It’s too risky to get help”Professional/Financial Consequences
“But what about my ministry/family?”Denial
“I can fix it myself by ____”
Why Pastors Must Stop/Not Start.
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Spiritual fruit of corruption (Gal. 6:8)
Judged more harshly (James 3:1)
Risk of sin escalating (Bathsheba principle)
Compromised performance (Heb. 12:1)
Can’t give what I don’t have (Luke 6:42
Desecration of God’s property (Ezek. 5:11)
Risk to church’s reputation (Matt. 5:16)
What is porn addiction?
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