5 Steps to Breaking Free from Porn _Joe Dallas (2)

STEP 4: AMENDS
Take Responsibility; Show Humility
Positioning Scriptures
David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel who was striking the
people, and said, “Surely I have sinned, and I have done wickedly; but
these sheep, what have they done?” (2 Samuel 24:17).
The [prodigal] son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven
and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son”
(Luke 15:21).
If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother
has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go
your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer
your gift (Matthew 5:23-24).
Principles
Principle 1: You’ve hurt God.
It’s one thing to recognize you’ve sinned. It’s something else altogether
(and altogether devastating) to face the damage your sin has done to others. But
facing this truth is crucial because it reinforces your resolve to never commit
the sin again. The apostle Paul had to face it. He never forgot the innocent
Christians he’d arrested and persecuted before he knew Jesus Christ (1
Corinthians 15:9; Galatians 1:13). He viewed that time with regret, with the
misery of a man who knew he couldn’t undo what had been done. No doubt he
remembered watching with approval as a “religious” mob killed Stephen, a
man filled with the Holy Spirit who saw the glory of God (Acts 8:1). The
image of that bold man dying for speaking the truth must have plagued Paul
year after year.