The Vine In The Vineyard Of The Lord : The Plainview Branch: Overcoming an Addiction to Pornography

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Overcoming an Addiction to Pornography

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Pornography has become a destructive plague. It is like a raging storm, destroying individuals and families, utterly ruining what was once wholesome and beautiful.

Some consider addictions simply as bad habits that can be conquered by willpower alone, but many people become so dependent on a behavior or a substance that they no longer see how to abstain from it. They lose perspective and a sense of other priorities in their lives.

"Pornography impairs ones ability to enjoy a normal emotional, romantic, and spiritual relationship with a person of the opposite sex. It erodes the moral barriers that stand against inappropriate, abnormal, or illegal behavior. As conscience is desensitized, patrons of pornography are led to act out what they have witnessed, regardless of its effects on their life and the lives of others." -Dallin H. Oaks

If you or someone you love struggles with addiction, there is hope. Addiction recovery groups sponsored by LDS Family Services are available to help you and your loved ones overcome addictive behavior.

Thanks Seth.

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Plainview Texas Branch; Lubbock Stake Announcements;

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009: Relief Society Enrichment Meeting 6:30p.m.

Saturday, November 21st, 2009: Branch Temple Day
Saturday, November 21st, 2009: Youth Com. 5:00p.m. @ Stake Center
Saturday, November 21st, 2009: Youth Fireside 6:00p.m. @ Stake Center
Saturday, November 21st, 2009: 7:00p.m. Youth Dance @ Stake Center

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009: Branch Council- Time To Be Announced Later

Thursday, November 26th, 2009: Thanksgiving; **Temple Closed**

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"We can, with the Lord’s help, reach out and rescue those for whom we have responsibility." (Thomas S. Monson, “Bring Him Home,” Ensign, Nov 2003, 56)

“We encourage Church members to forgive those who may have wronged them. To those who have ceased activity and to those who have become critical, we say, ‘Come back. Come back and feast at the table of the Lord, and taste again the sweet and satisfying fruits of fellowship with the saints.'" (James E. Faust, “A Priceless Heritage,” Ensign, Jul 2002, 2–6)

"Reactivation is one of the major keys to the success of all other endeavors in the Church. From our studies we know that the percentage of active Melchizedek Priesthood holders in a ward is the best single predictor of that ward’s success. Home teaching is the vehicle that activates people. No new program or organization is to be invented to replace it." (A. Theodore Tuttle, “Strengthening the Less Active,” Ensign, Oct 1980, 10)

"In this vast throng are priesthood power and the capacity to reach out and share the glorious gospel with others. As has been mentioned, we have the hands to lift others from complacency and inactivity. We have the hearts to serve faithfully in our priesthood callings and thereby inspire others to walk on higher ground and to avoid the swamps of sin which threaten to engulf so many. The worth of souls is indeed great in the sight of God. Ours is the precious privilege, armed with this knowledge, to make a difference in the lives of others." (Thomas S. Monson, “To Learn, to Do, to Be,” Liahona, Nov 2008, 60–62, 67–68)

"Your attention to this alarming trend of inactivity must now become one of our most urgent priorities. The worth of all souls is great in the sight of God, whether they be nonmembers, inactive members, or active members." (David B. Haight, “Become a Star Thrower,” Ensign, Nov 1983, 39)

"Life’s flight pattern can be changed. The instruments we use in saving souls are love and sharing our testimonies of the divine mission of our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Thousands of our lost brethren, both men and boys, can be led to a safe landing if we will keep the commitments that we have made tonight. The power of the priesthood that is within each one of us is a greater power than any radar, radio, or any other communication system. Nothing is more important to the Lord than saving souls." ( M. Russell Ballard, “You Can Be the Voice,” Ensign, May 1980, 44)

"What is the tool, the device and the means of activating the wayward inactive brethren of whom are as worthwhile, as desired and precious to our Heavenly Father as each one of us are? President Harold B. Lee taught: “There is no new organization necessary to take care of the needs of this people. All that is necessary is to put the priesthood of God to work.” [in Conference Report, Oct. 1972, p. 124.]" (Brother Beardsley - Prayerfully attempting to fulfill his calling)