Christianity --Youth Issues/very bad sex addiction

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Expert: - 9/14/2010


Question

alok minz
dear sir
    i have read the verses in roman7 which says my mind is spiritual but i find different issues in my flesh.i agree with that .i am a worship leader in church,working among youth .i have a good faith in Jesus but my body is a true worshiper of devil.i am born again but my resisting power to porn,masturbation is no were. when temptation  come in my life ,i can feel god is talking to me but every time i overlook ,i want to resist sexual immorality but i cant my addiction is on extreme from last 6 years i am in Christ but my body live for devil.i have confessed many times but now i am felling shame to confess because i am dam sure i will fall again
                    please help me and also inform me about free christian e books related my problem
                                           god bless u  

Answer
You first have to find someone you trust that can help you to break this. Part of being able to get away from the flesh is to confess the sin and to have someone who can keep you away from the sin. If you try to break the sin addiction alone you may fail. I realize that you are never alone when you have Christ with you. You are just alone in the flesh. We are told that when we are trying to break an addiction that we need to confess it to a brother in Christ and ask for help. Addictions are very hard to break because they are not just a habit that can be changed, Sex addiction can be very destructive because it is defiling the body which is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I do not know of a book that will address your addiction. I would suggest going to amazon under books and type in the issue you want to address. I know there are books out there, but I do not have any on hand. The flesh is weak but the spirit is strong. Continue to resist the Devil with the power of Christ.

Dr Tim Gladu

Expertise

I can answer questions on most Youth and Teen issues as they pertain to what God has to say on the subject.

Experience

I have been in Youth Ministry for more than twelve years and I have also raised 3 Teenagers myself.

Organizations
The Sarasota Academy of Christian Counselors National Christian Counselors Association

Education/Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Ministry, a Masters in Pastoral Counseling and a Doctorate in Theology, and Christian Counseling. Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Advanced Certification

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