"I'm just sick... I have an addiction."
Are you struggling with a sexual addiction that has consumed you? There is hope in overcoming.
I'm sure many of you are aware of the Ohio kidnapper who kept three women captive (and a young child) in his home in Cleveland, Ohio, for the past decade. The news broke today that this man took his own life while in prison. The entire situation is just horrendous. I'm sure many have prayed that these young women will find peace in their lives.
I want to focus on the statement the man said at his sentencing. He said to the court that he had been "driven by sex." He added, "I'm not a violent person… I'm not a monster, I'm a normal person. I'm just sick. I have an addiction, just like an alcoholic has an addiction." (http://www.bbc.co.uk/)
The question I have for you is: Do you have an addiction that is driven by sex? Are you struggling with an addiction to pornography? Do you feel hopeless or do you feel that this desire has led you to actions that are irreversible? If so, there is hope and there is a way to overcome.
This weekend's Beyond Today program is called "How to Stop a Porn Addiction". In this program, we interviewed a licensed professional clinical counselor and two men who have struggled with an addiction to pornography and are overcoming. We are also offering a brand new Bible study aid during the program, "Overcoming Pornography Addiction". This study aid provides helpful information on how to break the chains of slavery to this sin. We hope that this program and the study aid will help anyone who is struggling. God wants you to break free from a porn addiction—with God, you can overcome!
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Aaron Booth
Aaron Booth is the Internet Manager for the United Church of God, where he oversees the organization's web presence and digital initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in the Internet and digital media industry, Aaron has witnessed the remarkable evolution of the web and is passionate about using technology to connect people with meaningful, life-changing content.
Aaron earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Ambassador University before continuing his education at Purdue University, where he studied Leisure Studies and Recreation Management. While at Purdue, he discovered a passion for web and multimedia development, launching a career that included work at Purdue University and several web and multimedia companies in Indianapolis. Following the dot-com downturn in the early 2000s, he relocated to the Cincinnati area and joined the United Church of God, where he continues to serve today.
Aaron enjoys finding innovative ways to use technology to make biblical content more accessible and engaging for audiences around the world. He is especially interested in exploring new digital platforms and creative approaches that help people discover and interact with God's Word.
Aaron and his wife, Dawn, have been married for 25 years. They have two adult children and a grandson. Outside of work, Aaron is an avid fly fisherman and serves as the volunteer lead mentor for the Cincinnati chapter of The Mayfly Project, a nonprofit that connects children in foster care with mentors through the healing and lifelong sport of fly fishing.
