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People may not think that this is a serious issue... but im really desperate!
I'm a healthy 15 year old boy who is kinda shy and not really outgoing.
As I became a teenager, I got exposed in some sexual things (you know... porns and stuff) and i still watch and do them time to time!
However... I hate doing them, because it makes me feel guilty and I cant face God well, leading to a lack of communication with Him. I even feel like I'm losing faith... and I think that God might punish me.
Not only God, but I can't face other people like my family or friends.
I don't like doing this stuff... but time to time, I commit this sin...
Please Help Me!
 

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You are not alone. God still loves you and wants you to let him guide you. Sounds like you are able to not do it at times. I think that talking to God more and praying may help you. I am praying for you.
 
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many people struggle. What you need to realize is in your sin God's love for you isnt changed. You are his and he knew you would struggle with this thing. In the Gospels we have two big examples of falling. There was the fall of Judas and the fall of Peter. both of them fell but in the aftermath one went to God and the other ran away from God. 1 Corinthians tells us it is that Godly sorrow leads us to repentance, but worldly sorrow leads to death. When we sin God is waiting for us to return to him and realize our sin. So when you struggle with sin dont run from God but run to him. Feel free to PM for any further questions
 
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As a 15 year old your looking at porn is not good, and masturbating. Your learning about life the wrong way. Sex is a good thing when it is done as a married man. The sex acts that are done in Pornography is not real, it is fantasy women do not like what is being done to them, and the Homosexuality. The perversion has a effect on not only young people but older people to and it destroyer of homes and Marriages. Your feeling guilty because you know its wrong, and now that you have had a introduction to it, you see young girls in a different light as a sex object, now you are seeing and feeling the results of what you have been doing. When you get these feeling turn to God and ask him to help you. God is the only one that can change it for you. He can give you strength to over come but you have to believe in him and ask him and believe that he can.
 
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You need the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin. You cannot overcome sin in your own strength. I myself was defeated in sexual sin for 8 long years. No matter how hard I tried, I always failed. Failed so miserably that I decided to quit Christianity and was ready to go to hell. That day Jesus Christ intervened in my life and set me free. Jesus led me to an online ministry called Setting Captives Free. I joined the Way of Purity course, (which is free to join) and the Lord Jesus totally delivered me.
Please feel free to write to me if you need help in accountability, or if you need any help. I would be glad to help Christians here for the glory of God.
 
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I will share a thought. I hope that it helps: our defeated enemy is a legalist. If we are caught up in guilt and shame, we become ineffective and preoccupied in ourselves and lose sight of what truly matters: God. As a sick individual and sinner myself, i understand, but i hope that you understand that God knows everything about your entire life before you even do it. He knows every mistake you will ever make and every step of your path has been forged with His glory! He knows every devious thought you will ever have and every slip up and He loves you more than you could ever even comprehend or be aware of!! :-D i understand your struggle to be righteous, truly, but we are all young and fading away, but God never changes! :-D Take pride and courage in the fact that our Heavenly Father, whom we could ever even begin to understand and let your guilt go. Give your guilt and shame to Him and be well. I know it's tough, but with God, all things are possible!!! x-D <3 Bless you for your post, brother, and may may you be well in the Lord! Forever!!

Matthew 6:33 But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
 
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Your sexuality isn't going away any time soon. And an interest in the female body is part of that. So, no need to feel condemned or guilty because you have a sexual interest. And there is no way that will put you and God offside. After all He created you to be sexual.

But you will need to set some standards and values. Porn is unhealthy. But it's so available that it can become a major draw. You are going to face a struggle with this at times. You won't help by beating up on yourself. Instead you will need some clear, very realistic thinking knowing that God will always be there through whatever you will face.

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People may not think that this is a serious issue... but im really desperate!
I'm a healthy 15 year old boy who is kinda shy and not really outgoing.
As I became a teenager, I got exposed in some sexual things (you know... porns and stuff) and i still watch and do them time to time!
However... I hate doing them, because it makes me feel guilty and I cant face God well, leading to a lack of communication with Him. I even feel like I'm losing faith... and I think that God might punish me.
Not only God, but I can't face other people like my family or friends.
I don't like doing this stuff... but time to time, I commit this sin...
Please Help Me!

Get rid of your computer.

Get out more.
 
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God is a God of forgiveness.

He loves you always. His love is unwavering. Nothing you do will take that away.

Remember also that you are covered by the blood of the lamb. Ask forgiveness and it will be given to you.

Get yourself some verses to quote when you're tempted and get some trusted people to pray with you about this.

Resist the devil and he will flee! He who the Son sets free (you!) is free indeed!
 
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