Truth #15 - To Overcome Temptation You Must Have a Prayer Life

It’s been said that first impressions are everything, and for the struggling Christian porn addict there was no stronger impression than their earliest taste of sexual sin. With that initial introduction, there was no thought to how far it would take them or how deeply corrupted their hearts and minds would become. It was only years later, when they were at the bottom of the pit did they ask, “How did I get here?” More importantly, they asked, “How do I get out of here?” The answer is easier than you might think.

The way of escape is found in the way an addiction is formed. The two main elements in the formation of any relationship are “time” and “devotion.” The amount given to each directly affects the strength of the relationship. Negative connotations aside, an addiction is simply a relationship that has been nurtured over a period of time.

For Christians who are desperate to overcome temptation and sexual sin, they need to know that it is a steadfast love for God that defeats the inflaming love of sin. From his own experience, Steve Gallagher shares how simply being committed to a daily life of prayer was pivotal in his turning away from pornography and failure to a life of continual victory.