Throwing away all my games in hope that it will draw god closer to me?

[Anew begining]

Hello I just joined this forum and gave my life to Christ last week ago for real. I'm thinking about throwing away all my games in hope of that I
If I do this that God would work more in my life. I'm addicted to porn and can never seem to overcome it. This upsets me that I still havnt changed. I pray and ask for forgiveness over and over. I'm hoping that if I throw away thInge that distract me that I would become closer to God and that I would see him work more in my life. I also feel like games just distract me from God even if I do enjoy them. I ask always ask myself "does this bring God glory?" I really want to become closer to God. I don't know when I will die but I know that this life is really a test and I don't want to be a fake Christian. I really want to live my life as God intended and not as I want to with my selfish desires. What are you thoughts on this?

 

[Blev]

Welcome!
Praise the Lord you have given your life to Him! You are a new creature in Christ. Keep your mind on Him and stay in His word daily. He will help you. He gives us power to overcome.

1 John 4:4Little children, you belong to God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

 

[providence]

I'm thinking about throwing away all my games in hope of that I If I do this that God would work more in my life.

If you feel it is a hindrance to your early walk with God, then by all means remove it (Matthew 5:29-30). Consider it a sacrifice offered to God in faith. You will surely need to make more difficult sacrifices later in life. As you mature in Christ and the ways of Christ become the desire of your heart, you can re-examine this concern more clearly (1 Corinthians 13:11). Not many would say games are wrong in themselves: Play in childhood is universal and logic games may do something for mental dexterity. I think it's mainly a matter of what is the best use of your time. There are allusions (neither approving or disapproving) in the Bible to sports races (1 Corinthians 9:24-27), but I don't think that's something to get caught up in the details of. If, however, gaming means to you "simulating acts of immorality" or if it becomes a major distraction, it can be seriously questioned why you want to be doing that and whether you can be proud of it. Even if it is permissible, it might not be profitable (1 Corinthians 10:23).

I once had a few games that were fun but they had some conflicts with my faith, so I discarded them (and, no, I didn't miss them). Later I got out of video games, probably due to the normal path of moving into adulthood, though accelerated maybe out of a realization it didn't offer me much. I wouldn't refuse on occasional game in college though, out of politeness and a little fun.

I offer this merely as advice in the hope it will be of some benefit in whatever context you may have.

The porn is a rampant though serious sin that simply has to stop. Since it may have a strong hold on you, suffer me being a little severe. I would hope people would realize these are our mothers, sisters, your future wife, or wives of others. You have no business doing that to that woman who, like you, belongs to God and is now your fellow sister in God. I want you to find that repulsive. There is no compatibility between the old nature now mortified and the new (Ephesians 4:22-24).

 

[andymac1981]

Hello I just joined this forum and gave my life to Christ last week ago for real. I'm thinking about throwing away all my games in hope of that I
If I do this that God would work more in my life. I'm addicted to porn and can never seem to overcome it. This upsets me that I still havnt changed. I pray and ask for forgiveness over and over. I'm hoping that if I throw away thInge that distract me that I would become closer to God and that I would see him work more in my life. I also feel like games just distract me from God even if I do enjoy them. I ask always ask myself "does this bring God glory?" I really want to become closer to God. I don't know when I will die but I know that this life is really a test and I don't want to be a fake Christian. I really want to live my life as God intended and not as I want to with my selfish desires. What are you thoughts on this?

Hi there that was a very honest post from you. I'm so glad to hear you have put your faith in the Lord. I have been a Christian for around a year and a half now and it has been a very steep learning curve and it isnt always plain sailing.

I was big into my gaming and I still enjoy playing the Xbox from time to time. That said I have severely cut down how much I play the Xbox and I am also aware of the type if games I play so my advice which is meant in love is don't throw them away have a look at them is there anything in them that would taint your witness to a non Christian or is your gaming coming between you and God. None of us our perfect and I very often kick myself for how I taint my witness but I keep trying to improve and always seek the Lords council to help me.

As for the porn. This I see as more serious issue you need to stop right away!!! The bible is very clear on these matters. That said please be assured I am not being judgmental as we all have our vices and some are easier to conquer than others. Mine is smoking and since becoming a Christian I have struggled with this addiction. I feel it is my idol and also taints my witness as it is a very outward sin.

I will remember you in my prayers and hope you can overcome this addiction and that you may have some clarity on enjoying your gaming within reason.

 

[Carolyn]

We cannot manipulate or bargain with God. But if your games are consuming your life so that you can't break away to read the Bible or go to church, then you need to get rid of them If God and the things of God are at the top of your priority list then only get rid of the ones that you can't imagine Jesus playing. I don't know what they are like or how much time you spend on them. It is different with everyone. I just play solitaire while I am having my coffee in the morning and trying to clear my eyes.
As to the rest of your problem--Yes it is evil and needs to stop. But while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. He desires to deliver you and cleanse you even more than you do. It's like you are a little kid that has been playing in an eating from the cat box. Really disgusting, and you reak, but He loves you more that you can ever imagine and His biggest concern is that you don't make yourself so sick that it leads to death. I will be praying for you.

 

[taikina]

"thou must prepare me disk of halo 3 on the xbox and burn it on the altar, for the smell pleases me."

don't do anything drastic if you think it would make you go all crazy. just trust your feelings, take a break from technology, go spend time in nature and seek god there rather than in destroying things.

grand gestures committed in the heat of the moment often don't have long lived effects...

 

[Grazer]

I'm in a similar position and was re: porn. Regarding the games, I only play occasionally now but it wasn't a concious decision. As for porn, I recommend speaking to someone at your church that you trust and admit it to them. This may help with support and being accountable to someone. I got over mine through determination and sheer force of will which worked for me but it could have been easier

 

[Hammer]

If you have a problem with idle hands, ahem, it seems like throwing away your games would create more of a challenge to you. The spirit may be willing, but the flesh is weak until it is retrained, which takes time.

I was blessed enough to be married young, before I had time to develop any bad habits, ahem.

 

[Charles Spurgeon]

When I was first saved I smashed grand theft auto 3 and vice city.

 

[Blev]

For some, gaming may not be a problem. However, for others it may be a personal conviction or even an addictions like smoking or drugs is, that they must get rid of to overcome.

 

[abide]

Hello I just joined this forum and gave my life to Christ last week ago for real. I'm thinking about throwing away all my games in hope of that I
If I do this that God would work more in my life. I'm addicted to porn and can never seem to overcome it. This upsets me that I still havnt changed. I pray and ask for forgiveness over and over. I'm hoping that if I throw away thInge that distract me that I would become closer to God and that I would see him work more in my life. I also feel like games just distract me from God even if I do enjoy them. I ask always ask myself "does this bring God glory?" I really want to become closer to God. I don't know when I will die but I know that this life is really a test and I don't want to be a fake Christian. I really want to live my life as God intended and not as I want to with my selfish desires. What are you thoughts on this?

Thanks be to God. If you believe that games would be a hindrance in your spiritual walk you did the best thing. Remember though that activities can be done with other Christians at times. Be balanced.

 

[eduardo]

Dude, let me be the first to say that your illness will never go away because you see it everywhere and your thoughts will always be provocative. Its very different from most habits. But as long as you keep God and His reasons in mind you will not forward your pleasures on another. I say this because I was the same for a long time even when I was in relationships. No women could feed me enough sex. Its why God says we're all sinners. Everyone has a gliche of some kind and He understands as long as we keep it in check. I use to ask God to forgive me over and over again until I realized He did the first time and I don't have to keep asking since He understands my condition. But it doesn't mean I can keep going. It has physical consquences so its all about control, dude, and it ain't easy when its been a practice for a while. He gave you your own will and He knew you would be selfish about some things but as long as you respect Him, He's cool. Belief and obedience to God is what its all about. But know that we all are sinners. Hey!, maybe you should start a thread on 'Whats your sin?" I wonder who will admit it without shame? Be cool, my friend, you're on the right path.