LIVE FREE:
SEX/ADULTERY
PORNOGRAPHY/MASTURBATION
It sounds strange, but yes, sex, not sexuality, can be an addiction, something that takes control of your will and imposes itself on you. This can be the case for both men and women.
There are many forms of adultery: emotional, the one-night stand, the long-term relationship with someone who is not your spouse. Adultery is the idea of wearing one's eyes and attaching one's soul, body, and mind to someone with whom one is not in the covenant of marriage.
Pornography - Masturbation: a real problem that often has no real answers in a society that has wrongly relaxed the definition of sexual relations, of what is right and what is wrong. Faced with the devastation wrought by this addiction, Rachel and I, as pastors and therapists, want to demystify this thorny issue and provide all the necessary answers,
as well as examine what the Bible really has to say about it.
If you want to change, believe that with God, anything is possible!
LIVE FREE:
SEX/ADULTERY
PORNOGRAPHY
MASTURBATION
It sounds strange, but yes, sex, not sexuality, can be an addiction, something that takes control of your will and imposes itself on you. This can be the case for both men and women.
There are many forms of adultery: emotional, the one-night stand, the long-term relationship with someone who is not your spouse. Adultery is the idea of wearing one's eyes and attaching one's soul, body, and mind to someone with whom one is not in the covenant of marriage.
Pornography - Masturbation: a real problem that often has no real answers in a society that has wrongly relaxed the definition of sexual relations, of what is right and what is wrong. Faced with the devastation wrought by this addiction, Rachel and I, as pastors and therapists, want to demystify this thorny issue and provide all the necessary answers, as well as examine what the Bible really has to say about it.
If you want to change, believe that with God, anything is possible!
Sex addiction, adultery: would you like to understand what we are talking about?
Are you struggling with an addiction of this kind but cannot seem to find a way out?
Are you feeling increasingly alone, crushed by shame?
Are you looking for help but do not know where to turn for fear of being judged?
Do you simply want to understand what is going on in the life of someone close to you?
Sex addiction, adultery: would you like to understand what we are talking about?
Are you struggling with an addiction of this kind but cannot seem to find a way out?
Are you feeling increasingly alone, crushed by shame?
Are you looking for help but do not know where to turn for fear of being judged?
Do you simply want to understand what is going on in the life of someone close to you?
Sex - Adultery: an addiction? But what are we talking about?
It sounds strange to say this, but yes, sex, not sexuality, can be an addiction. This addiction can take many forms. We speak of sex addiction when the sexual act becomes the only response to all stresses, needs for comfort, and reward.
This can lead a person who has this addiction to engage in sexual behavior outside the framework God intended in marriage. These behaviors will lead him or her to seek sexual activity in various forms because the urgency, the need, imposes itself on their will. Thus, it is indeed an addiction: something that takes control of your will and imposes itself on you.
You may be surprised to hear us talk about sex addiction and adultery at the same time - adultery is not necessarily synonymous with sex addiction - but sex addiction can lead to adultery because it is a mechanism that takes hold as a response to an essential need.
We immediately think, "Ah, they slept with someone else." Well, not necessarily! It is possible to commit adultery with someone without them ever knowing about it! This may be shocking to read. But yes, adultery may not result in a sexual act! And in this case, it is called emotional adultery...
Pornography - masturbation: a monster in disguise!
Unfortunately, in this day and age, images are everywhere, and pornography is everywhere. This problem is as old as humanity itself. But it is a problem whose frequency, intensity, and presence in everyday life have become prevalent, particularly since the advent of television and the Internet.
You might think, then, that pornography is something normal and not dangerous. But no, no, and no! One of the messages we want to convey to you is that pornography can generate destructive and addictive behavior.
Not only does it hurt you if you are a consumer, even an occasional one, but the actors and actresses put their lives at risk and are often slaves to a destructive process.
There are many preconceived ideas about masturbation. So, let's start by taking a look at masturbation, at what the Bible has to say about it and what it does not say.
Because of these preconceived ideas, masturbation addiction often starts with an even more negative perception than reality, making it complicated to find freedom from this addiction. To talk about masturbation addiction, we first need to talk a little about masturbation itself.
Unlike substance addictions (such as drug addiction), an addiction to masturbation will not lead to physical death. It can, however, lead to serious sexual complications for married couples.
Sex - Adultery: an addiction?
But what are we talking about?
It sounds strange to say this, but yes, sex, not sexuality, can be an addiction. This addiction can take many forms. We speak of sex addiction when the sexual act becomes the only response to all stresses, needs for comfort, and reward.
This can lead a person who has this addiction to engage in sexual behavior outside the framework God intended in marriage. These behaviors will lead him or her to seek sexual activity in various forms because the urgency, the need, imposes itself on their will. Thus, it is indeed an addiction: something that takes control of your will and imposes itself on you.
You may be surprised to hear us talk about sex addiction and adultery at the same time - adultery is not necessarily synonymous with sex addiction - but sex addiction can lead to adultery because it is a mechanism that takes hold as a response to an essential need.
We immediately think, "Ah, they slept with someone else." Well, not necessarily! It is possible to commit adultery with someone without them ever knowing about it! This may be shocking to read. But yes, adultery may not result in a sexual act! And in this case, it is called emotional adultery...
Pornography - masturbation:
a monster in disguise!
Unfortunately, in this day and age, images are everywhere, and pornography is everywhere. This problem is as old as humanity itself. But it is a problem whose frequency, intensity, and presence in everyday life have become prevalent, particularly since the advent of television and the Internet.
You might think, then, that pornography is something normal and not dangerous. But no, no, and no!
One of the messages we want to convey to you is that pornography can generate destructive and addictive behavior.
Not only does it hurt you if you are a consumer, even an occasional one, but the actors and actresses put their lives at risk and are often slaves to a destructive process.
There are many preconceived ideas about masturbation. So, let's start by taking a look at masturbation, at what the Bible has to say about it and what it does not say.
Because of these preconceived ideas, masturbation addiction often starts with an even more negative perception than reality, making it complicated to find freedom from this addiction. To talk about masturbation addiction, we first need to talk a little about masturbation itself.
Unlike substance addictions (such as drug addiction), an addiction to masturbation will not lead to physical death. It can, however, lead to serious sexual complications for married couples.
Eric and Rachel Dufour
Pastors, Therapists, Marital Counselors and Sexologists
We are also the parents of five children who are all adults today.
For over 30 years, we have been accompanying and helping couples and singles involved in full-time ministry to regain spiritual and emotional health for themselves and their families.
Eric and Rachel Dufour
Pastors, Therapists, Marital Counselors and Sexologists
We are also the parents of five children who are all adults today.
For over 30 years, we have been accompanying and helping couples and singles involved in full-time ministry to regain spiritual and emotional health for themselves and their families.
The Beginning of Something New
The aim is not to create an exhaustive list of addictions but to enable you to identify what you are experiencing.
Sex addiction is complicated because it destroys your body, your soul, your emotions, and your spirit too. Adultery is tricky because it also involves another person.
Anyone who consumes pornography gradually loses sense of how real relationships work and adopts distorted expectations of love and physical relationships.
Yes, you read that right! We are talking about masturbation addiction on the female side, too. Discussions on this subject often lead us to believe that it is mainly a male affair. It is not!
Sometimes, because it is a sin that affects the body, we imagine that there is no way out and that it is more severe than anything else. It is true that it is heavy and damages our bodies, but there is a solution, too!
God has the power to forgive you. His love is greater than you can understand.
Even if we do not know your situation in detail, we know our God! We know that you can attain freedom with Him. What is impossible to men is possible to God. We are not asking you to look at what you can do or consider whether or not you can make it.
The Beginning of Something New
The aim is not to create an exhaustive list of addictions but to enable you to identify what you are experiencing.
Sex addiction is complicated because it destroys your body, your soul, your emotions, and your spirit too. Adultery is tricky because it also involves another person.
Anyone who consumes pornography gradually loses sense of how real relationships work and adopts distorted expectations of love and physical relationships
Yes, you read that right! We are talking about masturbation addiction on the female side, too. Discussions on this subject often lead us to believe that it is mainly a male affair. It is not!
Sometimes, because it is a sin that affects the body, we imagine that there is no way out and that it is more severe than anything else. It is true that it is heavy and damages our bodies, but there is a solution, too!
God has the power to forgive you. His love is greater than you can understand.
Even if we do not know your situation in detail, we know our God! We know that you can attain freedom with Him. What is impossible to men is possible to God. We are not asking you to look at what you can do or consider whether or not you can make it.
LIVE FREE: SEX/ADULTERY discusses:
LIVE FREE:
SEX/ADULTERY discusses:
Introduction to Addictions
Putting words to something evil
Once upon a time …
Consequences and solutions?
Sex/Adultery
What are we talking about?
Consequences
Solutions - First Step
Solutions - The Roots/Forgiveness
Solutions - Withdrawal/Cutting Off Ties
The Spouse
The Return of Trust, a New Beginning!
Introduction to Addictions
Putting words to something evil
Once upon a time …
Consequences and solutions?
Sex/Adultery
What are we talking about?
Consequences
Solutions - First Step
Solutions - The Roots/Forgiveness
Solutions - Withdrawal/Cutting Off Ties
The Spouse
The Return of Trust, a New Beginning!
LIVE FREE: PORNOGRAPHY/MASTURBATION discusses:
LIVE FREE:
PORNOGRAPHY/MASTURBATION discusses:
Introduction to Addictions
Putting words to something evil
Once upon a time …
Consequences and solutions?
Pornography
Pornography, you say? So what's the harm?
And it becomes an addiction ... with all its consequences
An all-male problem?
The imprint
Impacts
Solutions - Part 1
Solutions - Part 2
Solutions - Part 3
Masturbation
Addiction? What are we talking about?
A reality for children and teenagers, too?
The consequences
Solutions - Part 1
Solutions - Part 2
Introduction to Addictions
Putting words to something evil
Once upon a time …
Consequences and solutions?
Pornography
Pornography, you say? So what's the harm?
And it becomes an addiction ... with all its consequences
An all-male problem?
The imprint
Impacts
Solutions - Part 1
Solutions - Part 2
Solutions - Part 3
Masturbation
Addiction? What are we talking about?
A reality for children and teenagers, too?
The consequences
Solutions - Part 1
Solutions - Part 2
The Spouse - The Return of Trust
Let's talk about the spouse now. We often hear this question: "Is it necessary to talk to my partner if he or she is unaware of the reality of the adultery? Wouldn't this be counterproductive? I will do him/her more harm than good. So, I won't say anything!"
That is a mistake! Yes, it is risky to say to your partner, "I've got something to tell you that will be painful and difficult." But, whatever the form of adultery, we genuinely believe that the truth will set us free.
If you are able, we advise that you do not reveal this alone. It could be really shocking, violent and painful. Ask people you trust to accompany you. That way, there is someone to care for your spouse and you too!
If you are the spouse who has been betrayed and deceived, we ask you to believe us: you will never get enough answers. You will always have questions if you do not choose to say 'stop' at some point.
Sometimes, people want to forgive too quickly or because they are subjected to a certain spiritual pressure, "You have to forgive if you're spiritual!" Quickly, quickly. Well, NO! You need to take the time to assess what happened. It is a healthy reaction!
You will have to forgive your spouse who betrayed you for your own good. So, you will go through all the stages of grief until you accept this situation as something you can put behind you.
Then you can make a decision, a choice.
The aim is not only to achieve abstinence from masturbation or pornography but also to get the couple back on track with a sexuality that is beneficial to both of them and follows God's heart.
It is a two-pronged process: cutting through the addiction to masturbation or pornography and recreating the path of sexuality according to God's heart. The spouse of the person addicted to masturbation will feel a certain distance, a sense that their spouse does not need him or her, especially if they discover their spouse's addiction by themself. This generates a phenomenon of rejection, abandonment, and "I'm not up to it." Your partner's addiction has consequences for you, too!
The Spouse - The Return of Trust
Let's talk about the spouse now. We often hear this question: "Is it necessary to talk to my partner if he or she is unaware of the reality of the adultery? Wouldn't this be counterproductive? I will do him/her more harm than good. So, I won't say anything!"
That is a mistake! Yes, it is risky to say to your partner, "I've got something to tell you that will be painful and difficult." But, whatever the form of adultery, we genuinely believe that the truth will set us free.
If you are able, we advise that you do not reveal this alone. It could be really shocking, violent and painful. Ask people you trust to accompany you. That way, there is someone to care for your spouse and you too!
If you are the spouse who has been betrayed and deceived, we ask you to believe us: you will never get enough answers. You will always have questions if you do not choose to say 'stop' at some point.
Sometimes, people want to forgive too quickly or because they are subjected to a certain spiritual pressure, "You have to forgive if you're spiritual!" Quickly, quickly. Well, NO! You need to take the time to assess what happened. It is a healthy reaction!
You will have to forgive your spouse who betrayed you for your own good. So, you will go through all the stages of grief until you accept this situation as something you can put behind you.
Then you can make a decision, a choice.
The aim is not only to achieve abstinence from masturbation or pornography but also to get the couple back on track with a sexuality that is beneficial to both of them and follows God's heart.
It is a two-pronged process: cutting through the addiction to masturbation or pornography and recreating the path of sexuality according to God's heart. The spouse of the person addicted to masturbation will feel a certain distance, a sense that their spouse does not need him or her, especially if they discover their spouse's addiction by themself. This generates a phenomenon of rejection, abandonment, and "I'm not up to it." Your partner's addiction has consequences for you, too!
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whereas a one-hour private counseling session costs about $80!
an easy book to read, written as if we were having
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LIVE FREE: PORNO/MASTURBATION
in eBook format
for only $18!
whereas a one-hour private counseling session costs about $80!
an easy book to read, written as if we were having
an in-person conversation!
AVAILABLE TO YOU
LIVE FREE: SEX/ADULTERY
in eBook format
for only $18!
whereas a one-hour private counseling session costs about $80!
an easy book to read,
written as if we were having
an in-person conversation!
LIVE FREE:
PORNO/MASTURBATION
in eBook format
for only $18!
whereas a one-hour private counseling session costs about $80!
an easy book to read,
written as if we were having
an in-person conversation!
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because of something you have read, heard, or accessed through any of our materials,
including this eBook, videos, website, social media, or YouTube channel.
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There will be hard times, but in all of them, God has promised to be with us every day!
There will be hard times,
but in all of them,
God has promised to be
with us every day!
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