Weekly Web (W)roundup

Each week, I round up the best resources, articles, and videos I find that are relevant to finding freedom from porn addiction. Please note that by posting a link here it does not mean I agree with everything in the linked article. It just means I found it interesting enough to share.

Pete Wilson: It’s Okay To Not Be Okay

“As Christians, we often think we have to be perfect or we’re going to screw everything up, or something crazy like that. This thinking puts insane pressure on us to be perfect all the time, and it’s just not realistic. That’s why we have a saying around Cross Point – it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to have doubts. It’s okay to mess up. It’s okay to be imperfect. The beautiful thing about Christianity is that it’s based on God’s love and grace for us, rather than our good works. However, that doesn’t give us permission to give up on living the way God intends for us to live.”

Fil Anderson: Who I am is Deeply Loved

“For crying out loud, where did we get the idea that we’ll ever become the people we believe we’re supposed to be? The pages of the Bible overflow with stories of brokenness. All of the biblical characters we love and admire were a complex mix of strengths and weaknesses.”

xxxChurch: Can a Christian Ever Really Be Free from Porn?

“Having some sort of control over the sin in our lives may be important in the short-term, but eventually we will simply get burned out and will grow tired of fighting or clinging on simply because we’re not dealing with the deeper issues. This is why Jesus didn’t just tell His listeners not to murder or to commit adultery but not to even be angry or think lustfully about another person.”

Micah J. Murray: Should I Rethink My Theology? (a Flowchart)

“Next time you’re talking about God, stop and listen to the words coming out of your mouth. Does the person you’re describing sound like an @$$? If so, consider it an invitation to rethink your theology.”