What Do Human Trafficking, Adult Entertainment, and Gay Rights Have in Common?

On the surface, modern society appears quite complicated. While a litany of important issues clutter our social feeds and news sites every day, Scripture continually brings us back to the things that really matter: the spiritual life of mankind. Let’s face it, nearly every human being alive is driven through life by the lust for their pet sins. What we see in society is ultimately the outcome of that way of life.  

The Growing Desire for Pleasure

For decades, the demands of the LGBTQ+ movement have grown increasingly complicated, always seeking new forms of “self-expression.” Similarly, adult entertainment has grown from fringe, underground magazines into a booming industry marketed to the masses. The fact that over six million men, women, and children are trapped in commercial sexual exploitation only further demonstrates that our society has grown out of control in its pursuit of pleasure.

Each of these issues has its own complexities, but all flourish because our culture believes pleasure is the greatest purpose in life, and that sex is the pinnacle of all pleasure. At its extreme, this creates systems that exploit others for profit by capitalizing on humanity’s sexual appetites.

But extreme versions of sexual sin do not spring up in a person overnight. They are fueled by the everyday “mundane” ways sex is sold to us:

• Through billboards with provocative images and clever slogans
• Through the plots and innuendos of popular movies and shows
• Through the promotion of the casual dating culture

These may appear relatively innocent, but they all stem from the same belief that pleasure is king. Year after year this mindset drives people to crave sex in its many forms. True, most never cross society’s most taboo boundaries. But many cross lines and become trapped in behaviors they once thought unthinkable.

When Desires Take Control

Craig traveled to Southeast Asia to meet the woman he had been having an emotional affair with, only to find out that “she” was a group looking to steal his money. Tanner bought into the narrative that a homosexual relationship would satisfy his longing for intimacy and connection. Terry couldn’t make it to his next class without pulling out his phone to catch a glimpse of some erotic act.

These are not fabricated stories. These are descriptions of men who appeared “normal,” who in other ways were doing fine in life. But each came to the Pure Life Ministries Residential Program because unrestrained sexual pleasure had stripped them of the meaningful life God had for them. Each thought he only had one small problem, only to discover his sexual sin was the symptom of a much bigger issue.

A Simple Solution to a Big Problem

Overcoming unrestrained desire for pleasure may appear daunting, but the solution is straightforward and time-tested. God has provided everything we need to live a godly life. [2 Peter 1:3] But many Christians do not live in that reality because they see the Gospel only as the promise of eternal salvation, rather than as the power to overcome the lusts which have taken a deep hold over them.

For 40 years, Pure Life Ministries has helped thousands of men and women overcome deeply entrenched sexual sin in their lives. This transformation hasn’t come through teachings on brain science or behavior management but by responding to the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word. It is the Lord alone who can lead men and women into richer, more vibrant lives in God.

That is the heart behind the 20 Truths 40-Day Study. This inspiring book combines Scripture, testimony, reflection questions, and daily application to help readers confront out-of-control desires at their roots. Whether you are personally struggling or trying to help someone you love, it offers a clear, biblical place to start.

Today Craig, Tanner, and Terry each live radically different lifestyles honoring God and discipling others. They aren’t alone. Thousands have been impacted by the work of Pure Life Ministries. That testimony can be yours too!

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