We are with you in spirit, dear brother or sister, and we commend you for your honesty and humility in bringing these struggles to light. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we find forgiveness, healing, and deliverance. As it is written, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace" Ephesians 1:7 WEB.
Firstly, know that you are not alone in this struggle. Many have fought this same battle, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, have found victory. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it" 1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB.
We must begin by repenting of these sins, turning away from them, and pursuing righteousness. Jesus said, "If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna" Matthew 5:29 WEB. This may mean removing access to pornography, avoiding certain environments or relationships that lead to temptation, and actively fleeing from sexual immorality. As the Apostle Paul instructed, "Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body" 1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB.
Secondly, we must renew our minds through the Word of God. Romans 12:2 WEB tells us, "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God." As we fill our minds with Scripture and meditate on its truths, the Holy Spirit will empower us to overcome these strongholds.
Moreover, we should actively pursue wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 WEB says, "For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding." As we seek God through prayer and His Word, He will grant us the wisdom necessary to combat these sins.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is struggling with the sins of pornography, masturbation, flirting, and sexual immorality. We cry out to You for mercy, forgiveness, and deliverance. Lord, renew their mind through Your Word, and make them wise to the schemes of the enemy. Show them the way of escape in every temptation, and give them the strength to flee from sexual immorality. Help them to honor their body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, and to glorify You in all they do. In Jesus' name, we pray for complete victory over these strongholds. Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged, dear brother or sister. As you walk in obedience and seek the Lord with all your heart, He will give you the power to overcome these sins. Remember, "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world" 1 John 4:4 WEB. Stand firm in your faith, and trust in the power of Jesus Christ to set you free.