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Do you struggle with lustful thoughts, pornography,
masturbation or another sexual sin? Maybe you have tried many times to
stop but have not been able to shake this noose around your neck. Well,
there is hope. Regardless of your past, you can break free from the grip
of lust.
The first step is understanding more about the cause and then embracing
the cure:
"The Nature of Sexual Immorality" (you must first see your actions as wrong before you will do whatever it takes to change)
"Freedom From Sexual Bondage" (although a lot more could be said, it gives you an overview of the effect of sexual sins and directs you along the only road to freedom)
"Why Jesus?" (how and why Jesus must be included in your process of breaking free from the grip of sexual bondage)
PROVEN Men Ministries was founded by someone just like you. Although a religious man and involved in the church, he was trapped in sexual bondage. For many years he was too afraid and ashamed to seek help. Finally, when he was willing to do whatever it took to stop, he admitted to a pastor that he could not overcome his addiction to sex. Instead of being rejected, he was loved and guided towards the Lord. The heart and burden of PROVEN Men Ministries is to help other men become PROVEN™ in the area of sexual integrity and to live transformed and renewed lives.
"The Founder's Story" (sharing his heart while telling his story of how he got trapped into sexual bondage and how he was rescued from it)
Freedom from the grip of sexual bondage is not accomplished by following a formula. It is a process by which you are transformed by God, and thereby lead a victorious life.
In fact, Scriptures teach us that the formulas and rules taught by men, such as do not touch this or stay away from that, although they have "an appearance of wisdom" they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgences (Colossians 2:23). [Of course you already know this and that is why you are still searching for help.] Fortunately, God provides the answers (as well as the means) for us to live a victorious life! Are you willing to do whatever it takes?
Taking Your Next Steps.
An intensive 12-week daily study, named Striving
For Absolute Purity, is designed to lead you
into a PROVEN life. Although there are no magical formulas, this study
can be an important tool for you finding lasting freedom. The goal of
the workbook is to invoke a heart change and a renewed mind by positioning
you for meeting daily with the Lord. Of course, we strongly recommend
that you go through the study with an accountability partner. In addition,
expect healing to occur over your entire life-time, punctuated by noticeable
periods of higher levels over the years as you stay the course. (Obtain
copies of the study and the accountability workbook at our bookstore.)
Involving your wife, if married. If you are married, you will want to
read (and also have your wife read) "Words For
Wives." Sexual sins affect more than just you.
Some additional resources.
Although there are many books promising freedom, almost everyone falls
short because they are dependant upon you following a program or relying
upon your abilities. Again, you already know that if that were the way
out, you would have found it. We have kept the list short because reading
a book or getting counsel from a therapist will not free you. It is only
by the grace and power of God. But it is far more than asking God to take
away the temptations or to free you.