21 Lies Porn Uses to Keep You in Bondage by Michael Johnson

Certain people have a tell-tale sign that makes it easy to recognize when they’re lying: their lips are moving.
In other words, some folks lie continuously. If their mouth is open and producing sound, it is the sound of deception.
They might lie to get out of trouble. They might lie because they are trying to tell you what they think you want to hear–or what they think will get you to do what they want. Or they might lie simply because they don’t want to have to stop and discern the truth before speaking. Just loosening their jaw and letting words fall out seems so much easier.
Pornography is a liar. Only it doesn’t even have to move its lips. Yet, it’s always lying. 24-7. 365 days a year. 366 days on leap years.
But I have found that recognizing some of the many lies porn tries to sell me has grown in my heart a deep distaste for it–mostly because I’ve come to recognize how much porn detests me.
You may know or even care deeply for someone for whom lies have become a way of life. They don’t mean any harm–certainly not towards you. They just can’t seem to help it. Some folks have lived in deceit so long, they probably don’t even know what the truth is anymore.
This is not the case with porn. Porn has an agenda, and it includes your destruction. Total destruction. Further, when you consider its many lies head-on, I hope it helps you to resist its deceptive allure, the same way it has for me.
21 Lies Porn Uses to Keep You in Bondage
See if you recognize any of these lies porn uses.
Porn says, “Live your fantasies.” But that, of course, is impossible. That’s why they’re called fantasies.
Porn says, “Let me take your mind off all of that,” as it takes over your mind.
Porn says, “I think we’re alone now.” But by “we” it means just you.
Porn says, “It’s not that bad.” But how bad is it?
Porn says, “Everyone’s doing it,” as you hide it from everyone.
Porn says, “Let’s have some fun!” But the joke’s on you.
Porn says, “I know how you feel,” as it deadens your ability to feel.”
Porn says, “I’m here for your pleasure.” But no one’s there. Except you. Pleasuring yourself. Alone.
Porn says, “I can make your dreams come true,” but there’s nothing true about it. Except the nightmare of addiction.
Porn says, “No one will find out,” as if you aren’t someone.
Porn says, “Take me,” as it takes you.
Porn says, “Help yourself,” as you hurt yourself.
Porn says, “Give yourself a break,” as it breaks you.
Porn says, “Don’t worry,” but if it wasn’t wrong you wouldn’t have to.
Porn says, “I’m yours,” but nobody’s really there.
Porn says, “No one’s watching,” but the problem has to do with what YOU are watching.
Porn says, “I’m here whenever you need me.” But when you’re done, your need remains.
Porn says, “Satisfy your lust,” but by definition lust can never be satisfied.
Porn says, “I can give you a release,” while it holds you in the bondage of addiction.
Porn says, “I’ll make it all better,” but in the end it will leave you bitter.
Porn says, “Just live in the moment,” but afterward you’re deleting your history and then desiring your next hit.

Don’t be fooled by porn. It’s lying to you. Even if its lips aren’t moving. And, as you can see from the lies above, there’s a method to its madness. Which means you need a method to your sanity. You need a plan to defeat the lies of porn with the truth of who you are and why you’re here.
That’s why Covenant Eyes exists, not merely to help you see through the lies porn is telling you, but to enable you to live a life of freedom and integrity. Learn more about how porn rewires your brain and what you can do about it by downloading their free e-book Your Brain on Porn.

Michael Johnson (MJ) is Co-Founder, President and Dean of Dating at Future Marriage University (FMU). He has a blast sharing practical, passionate Biblical truth about sex, dating, and relationships with college students, youth and young adults. He blogs at www.FMUniversity.net. Connect on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at /FMUniversity. You can find his other guest posts for Covenant Eyes here.