Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen. (Romans 1:24-25)

In essence, when a person habitually uses pornography, they are worshiping a created image instead of God the creator. They are giving their affections, focus, time and intimacy, and to some extent, their bodies to a perverted image of God’s creation. They are worshiping other gods. For purpose’s of this devotion we cannot cover the process of stopping the use of pornography for the habitual user. But for the Christian who has been “dabbling” in this occult activity, run away. Draw strict borders for yourself. Your God is jealous, and will not share your heart, affections, or worship with any other god.

You shall have not other gods before me (Exodus 20:3)

This devotion was written by Shawn Panosian, a friend and Christian Therapist who specializes in Addiction and Sexual Abuse.