A Path to Renewal Scripture Focus:“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28 The Cultural Stronghold of Pornography Pornography is no longer a hidden vice—it’s a cultural stronghold. With instant access at our fingertips, what used to be tucked away in magazines behind counters is now just one click away. Exposure starts young, with the average age of first contact around 11. Society markets porn as “harmless entertainment,” but the consequences are far from trivial. The reality? Porn rewires the brain, disrupts relationships, and isolates men in shame. More than that, it fuels a billion-dollar industry built on exploitation, trafficking, and addiction. As men, we need to ask ourselves: Are we passively conforming to a culture that normalizes sin, or are we actively fighting for purity? Let’s examine key areas where porn is shaping us and how we can start breaking free of porn today. The Accessibility Trap “If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.” – Matthew 5:29 The battle against pornography isn’t just about willpower—it’s about access. The internet, social media, […]