Talking Points: The Porn Problem: Christian compassion, convictions and wisdom for today's big issues: 2

Addicted to pornography? Fascinated by the illicit and immediate pleasure it offers? Feeling unable to extricate yourself from bondage? This book reveals the path to true freedom for those who sincerely want it.Porn use, encouraged by the fact that it is accessible, affordable, and anonymous, has radically impacted attitudes to sex in the world. It has undoubtedly fuelled the acceptance of many deviant forms of sexual activity so prevalent in recent times. It is also the rot at the root of the lives of many Christians — threatening to destroy their enjoyment of salvation and their witness to the world.Vaughan Roberts suggests no quick-fix solution or sticking-plaster cover for sin. Rather, he shines the light of God’s word upon the practice of viewing pornography— light which first exposes the dark reality of the sin and then reveals the path of victory. He makes clear that we can “never make real progress in the battle against porn unless we recognise that, first and foremost, we are not victims; we are perpetrators. We are sinners.” However, he also shows that by looking to Christ, trusting in God’s promises, being ruthless with sin, and never giving up, we can truly achieve victory by the power of the Spirit.For those who teach God’s word, and care for God’s people, this short book is a great resource. It is a very brief, well-balanced, treatment which may help us to assist others in their struggles. It is difficult to teach God’s word publicly on these subjects; but it is undoubtedly necessary in our present hyper-sexualised culture. Roberts gives some insight into how to go about it.

Short but well written and very interesting.