3 Bible Verses About Pornography

3 Bible Verses About Pornography

Pornography. It seems to be everywhere today. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to watch a movie or turn on Netflix without seeing some degree of nudity. With porn becoming more and more acceptable in the world, you may be asking yourself, is it ok for Christians to look at porn? To clear it up, here are three Bible verses on pornography.

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Christians And Porn

Is it ever ok for Christians to be using porn? Does it make a difference if you are married or not? How does pornography affect our relationship with God?

Let’s look at some scripture to find the answers to these questions and more!

Should Married Christians Look At Porn?

Most people, Christian or not, would agree that it’s not right to have an affair, but what about pornography?

You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”

Matthew 5:27-28 NASB

This passage from Matthew contains some of the strongest Bibles verses about pornography. There is little that needs to be interpreted because verse 28 cuts right to the point. It says that simply looking “at a woman with lust for her,” is committing the sin of adultery.

If you look at inappropriate photos and videos it leads to lust. Lusting over pornography is seen as a way of being unfaithful to your spouse in the eyes of God. Therefore, married Christians should not be looking at pornography.

Should Single Christians Look at Porn?

Pornography is damaging to marriages. Studies have shown that there are many negative effects on relationships when one partner is looking at porn, but what about single people? Is it ok for Christian singles to be using pornography?

“But among you, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.”

Ephesians 5:3 NIV

This is another Bible verse about pornography, that talks about why it’s wrong, even for Christian singles. The verse says that sexual immorality, and impurity, both of which porn is, are wrong for “God’s holy people.”

Pornography is a sin that leads to destruction. In the long run, it will bring pain to yourself and your future spouse.

Are There Bible Verses About Pornography Affecting Our Relationship with God?

It’s clear that pornography can be extremely damaging to marriages, but does it have an effect on our relationship with God?

“…abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.”

1 Peter 2:11b NASB

The Bible says that lusts of the flesh “wage war against the soul.” In other words, getting caught up in lust actually causes an internal war inside of us. A war between what is holy, and what is sinful.

Porn, like all sin, pulls us apart from God.

3 Things That Can Help You Stop Looking at Porn

Are you are caught up in using porn? While it’s wrong for Christians to be looking at pornography, there is hope! God is a Father who forgives and restores. If you want to break free from this sin, here are 3 things you can do to help you stop using porn.

1. Seek Counseling

Meeting with a Christian therapist or Pastor is a great way to work through some of the issues that are causing you to turn to pornography and things that may have happened in your relationship as a result of using pornography. Covenant Eyes is also a great option to get help online and break free from porn addiction.

2. Pray About It

Prayer is one of the strongest weapons we have to fight against temptation. Bringing your struggles to God, and asking Him to remove your desire to look at pornography is essential. You may even consider praying about it with your spouse, so they can support you in removing this sin from your life.

3. Take Advice From Other Christians

You are not alone in your struggle against porn. If you know of other Christians who have had this problem, you might want to talk to them to find out things that were helpful to them.

Another option is reading books by Christian authors on the subject.

Two books by Dr. Tony Evans that I highly recommend are Sacred Sex: Embracing Your Sexuality as God Designed It and 30 Days to Overcoming Addictive Behavior.

Final Thoughts

When I was a kid, my mom used to say, “If it’s not something you would want me to find out about, then it’s probably not something you should be doing.” That can still apply to us as adults, especially when it comes to pornography.

If it's something you have to do in secret, that you wouldn't want your spouse, boss, or Pastor to find out about, most of the time it's not something you should be doing. Click To Tweet

Whether you are married or not, please consider these verses the next time you think of looking at pornography. As seen in these verses, it is not something that God takes lightly. He knows that it will damage your relationship with your partner, and with Him.