• Matthew 5:27-30
    "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
     
  • Colossians 3:5-7
    Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
     
  • James 1:13-15
    Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
     
  • 1 John 2:15-17
    Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
     
  • Exodus 20:14
    "You shall not commit adultery.

     
  • 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
    Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
     
  • Ephesians 4:17-19
    This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Pornography


Resources

America's Number One Addiction

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Pornography stands as America's most socially and financially costly addiction, wreaking havoc by destroying family life with a hidden, cancerous effect. It is an addiction that one can indulge in without leaving home, and though some claim a small decline in its prevalence, the spread among more sellers may obscure the true …


Sex, Sin and Marriage

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Pornography, along with adultery, fornication, and other perversions, obstructs the holy purpose of marriage that God intends. These sins prevent the sacred union between a husband and wife from reflecting the relationship between Christ and the church, at least until repentance occurs. Such immoral acts cheapen the precious …


The Writing of Prostitutes

'Prophecy Watch' by Martin G. Collins

In this decadent society, we are increasingly confronted with a barrage of pornography. More and more sexually explicit material is being shown on television. Just about any convenience store, book store, or magazine rack has a row of adult periodicals. Adult book stores, adult clubs, and topless bars attempt to infiltrate local …


Playing With Fire

Article by John O. Reid

Pornography, available through every kind of media, floods the world, contributing to the rampant sexual sins that plague society. This pervasive influence is part of the broader destruction caused by disobedience to God's perfect law concerning adultery and related sins. As a result, the nation faces numerous ills, including …


'But I Say to You' (Part Three): Adultery

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Over the past 50 years, major cultural issues have often revolved around sex, marriage, and family, pushing boundaries to allow greater sexual freedom. Among these issues, pornography stands out as a significant problem, deeply tied to the broader erosion of moral standards. It is a pervasive evil that captures attention through …


Modesty (Part Two): Put On Righteousness

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

There is a pervasive flood of immorality and lewdness emanating from the entertainment industry, permeating almost every television show and media outlet. This societal decay is evident in the easy access nations around the world have to pornography originating from the United States, exposing the moral bankruptcy of the nation. …


Stimulating a Spiritual Appetite

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

The pervasive influence of pornography, with its corrupting reach through the internet, has surpassed even the combined revenue of rock and roll concerts, classical music concerts, and all sporting events, seemingly replacing baseball as the national pastime. This reflects a deep misdirection of appetites among our people, …


The Seventh Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Within the spirit of the seventh commandment lies a range of sexual sins, including pornography, which contributes to the grave social issues plaguing society. The pervasive nature of these sins, hidden in secrecy, makes it impossible to quantify their full impact, yet their destructive force is undeniable. Pornography, …



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