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MEDIA – THE INTERNETLesson #8 — October 22, 2014

The Internet: Roadmap for This Study

I. The Focus for Christians

II. Facebook

III. The Filth of Pornography

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right

hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”

Colossians 3:1-2

The Focus for Christians

Set your mind

seek

Facebook1. Don’t criticize the church or your brethren. 2. Don’t constantly whine. 3. Don’t take cryptic “pot shots” at people. 4. Think before you post. 5. Don’t post inappropriate pictures. 6. Do some self-evaluation. 7. Don’t use Facebook as an escape from reality. 8. Be kind. 9. Don't gossip. 10.Use it for good. Facebook Etiquette for Christians

by Steve Higginbotham

The Filth of Pornography

There are over 2,000,000,000 web searches for pornography each year. 1 in 5 mobile searches are for porn. 24% of smart phone users admit to having pornographic material on their device.

The Filth of Pornography9 out of 10 boys were exposed to pornography before 18. 6 out of 10 girls were exposed to pornography before 18. The average age when young boys are first exposed to pornography is 11 years old.

What It Will Do To You:Physical Effects:

Dopamine Norepinephrine Oxytocin

Marital Effects:

Desensitizes the viewer to his or her spouse. Hurts the spouse’s self-esteem.

What It Will Do To You:Financial Effects:

Hurts your family Hurts your employer

Spiritual Effects:

Puts a wall between you and God Risks your soul Fills your mind with evil Over time, you become numb to it.

Why Is It Sinful?1. It violates Scripture. Eph. 5:3; Mat. 5:28 2. It is a form of stealing. 1 Cor. 7:2-3; Heb. 13:4 3. It corrupts the heart. Mat. 12:35 4. It contributes to other sins. Adultery • Lying • Ongoing list of sin...

I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away;

It shall not cling to me.

Psalm 101:3

Help is Available!• Have a strong desire to overcome.• Have strong determination to overcome.• Be active in Bible study and prayer.• Eliminate the sources.• Change your habits.• Get an accountability partner.

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THE MEDIA – INTERNETLesson #8 — October 22, 2014

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TheTruthAbout.net

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Facebook Etiquette

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OvercomeOnline.org

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