Reassure them that immediate “deliverance” from sexual temptation is not the norm and that for most people recovering from habitual sexual sin will be a deliberate process
Encourage them with Scriptures of hope and help
Let them know they are not alone, that many others struggle with sexual temptation
Assure them that you care about them and plan to be with them to find solutions without casting judgment
Encourage them to install Covenant Eyes online integrity software
Encourage men to consider seeking friendships and accountability with other men, perhaps through a Men’s Fraternity group
Encourage them to invite God into their experience through prayer every day, even as they continue to struggle
If married, encourage them to remember the importance of marital sexaul intimacy as a first line of defense against sexual temptation (Proverbs 5:15-23)
Encourage them to look to God’s Word for daily truth regarding this issue
Encourage them to get involved in a local, bible-believing church for spiritual growth and accountability
Talk about the limits you and your spouse have put on pornography and how you feel those are working.
Discuss how each of you defines pornography. Talk about ways you define it differently.
