30 Reasons Why Pornography is More Harmful Than You Think

1. It violates God’s moral instruction to man not to lust (Mt. 5:27-30).
2. It violates God’s moral instruction to man not to commit sexual immorality (1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Thess. 4:3-8).
3. It enslaves consumers (2 Pet. 2:19). 
4. It separates sex from marital union.
5. It objectifies and degrades women (primarily), stripping them of their dignity.
6. It promotes and invites demonic activity.
7. It promotes human trafficking.
8. It promotes rape.
9. It promotes incest.
10. It promotes bestiality.
11. It promotes racist and divisive themes and categories.
12. It promotes homosexual relationships.
13. It advances isolation rather than community.
14. It advances guilt, shame, deceit, and depression.
15. It warps the brain patterns of its consumers.
16. It keeps people from the cross of Christ, cleaving instead to their lust.
17. It stimulates selfish, lust-first sexual actions.
18. It abuses and cheapens participants.
19. It ruins lives and proper sexual appetites slated for husbands/wives.
20. It ruins real intimacy, connection, and relationships for both producers and consumers.
21. It profits off sin, pain, and misery while using people’s brokenness to drive sales (especially women).
22. It reduces the value of image-bearers to their physical attributes alone.
23. It promotes unhealthy lifestyles for participants and consumers (i.e., drugs, alcohol, mental trauma, multiple sexual partners, and isolation).
24. It destroys families.
25. It negatively shapes society.
26. It masquerades as innocent while being poison to one’s soul.
27. It creates lasting effects for consumers and participants long after discontinuing involvement.
28. It creates unrealistic depictions of men and women, passing fantasy as reality.
29. It is everywhere and easily accessible.
30. It robs participants and consumers of time that could be spent on more noble pursuits.

If you are struggling with pornography, don’t dismiss it as a minor issue. As you can see, it’s more far-reaching and problematic than most realize. In addition to prayer, a relationship with Jesus Christ, and the Scriptures, there are a ton of books, pastors, podcasts, and ministries dedicated to helping you overcome pornography. If those resources aren’t sufficient, please consider talking with a trusted, mature Christian who’s skilled in ministering in this area. It could be an elder, deacon, seasoned brother/sister, or a Christian therapist/counselor—just make sure you take action and seek Christ for victory.

Additionally, I strongly encourage active work and support toward ministries and organizations opposing pornographic advances like Exodus Cry or TraffickingHub. I pray God would grant you strength as you seek Him and His holy standard..