Turn off the phone and read his story.
He couldn’t stop viewing pornography.
He visited chat rooms; later, in person,
Prostitutes; … disgusted with himself.
Afterwards, why do people feel so disgusted with themselves? Is it possible that they feel shame and guilt?
People seek the precious gift of sexuality; however, they go into dark places where the addiction degrades the virtues of morality and integrity into dishonesty.
My sex addiction took me into the sewer.
I felt dirty after each sex binge.
(Booth, 2009)
The emotional cost takes a toll on all areas of a person’s life. For example, monetary loss caused by feeding the sex addiction racks up thousands of dollars, if not more. Certainly, there is more.
- Lies; lovers, friends and family
- Thoughts of suicide
- Growing addiction to pornography
- Abusing credit card usage
The following Septet poem was inspired from Proverbs Chapter 7.
By window
I saw a young man
The foolish lacking knowledge
At twilight, walking her direction
The prostitute came for him
Let us enjoy love
Later, shame
Thanks,
Dale
Reference
Booth, L. (2009). Say Yes to Your Sexual Healing; daily meditations for overcoming sex addiction. Deerfield Beach; FL: Health Communications. Retrieved from http://www.fatherleo.com/shop/index.php?action=item&id=59&prevaction=category&previd=1&prevstart=.
