You and I are living in a time when computer companionship and internet intimacy is preferred over everyone, every relationship and everything else. Where many are comfortable being locked up into their lust filled fantasy world within the confines of their smart phones and computers.
We who were conducting ourselves in the lust of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, because of God’s great love were saved from the penalty of our sins, by grace and through faith. (Ephesians 2:3-8). It is very necessary that we do not love the world or the things in the world – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes. (based on 1 John 2:15-16). So it is necessary to hold ourselves accountable. This code of ethics is for all who would like to commit themselves unto this - to be pure and holy and to safeguard themselves from being ensnared by the filth which is filled in the WEB.
You can print this code of ethics and circulate to your fellowship and ask everyone to pray and sign and stick in the wall/cabinet besides their computers – at home or office.
As a Christian who is active on the internet, I hold myself to certain standards of conduct. They are:
1. I guard my online relationships
2. I recognize that attachments develop as easily on the internet as anywhere else, and sometimes more easily because of the anonymity involved in initial exchanges. I particularly guard against relationships that encroach upon the level of trust and faithfulness that is to exist only within a husband/wife relationship.
3. I am careful to visit websites that do not compromise my life in Christ
4. I am aware that there are sites on the internet that Christians must avoid, including those that contain pornography. I do not visit such sites, even out of curiosity. When, by accident (and it happens to everyone), I find such a page loading, I leave it immediately.
5. I take care that my written communications reflect Christ in my life
6. Even on issues about which I feel passionate, I avoid saying things that I feel might be displeasing to the Lord. I represent myself, and my intentions in a truthful and upright manner in all my exchanges.
7. I guard my time to assure that my time online is kept in proper balance with the rest of my life
8. I realize that the internet can consume time that should be invested elsewhere: family, church, work responsibilities, and other activities that make for a well rounded life. I especially guard against spending time on the internet that should be spent with the Lord.
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If you are addicted to Pornography or masturbation and need counsel to be delivered please read Help! I am hooked to PORN
This material can also be used by Christian counsellors, pastors and fellowship leaders to lead others into deliverance.
