Perhaps the people most unaware of pornography’s “relational deception” are
professing believers in Christ who erroneously think they are growing in their love
for God and others while being involved with pornography.
The absurdity of this illusion is revealed since “loving God” is equated with “obeying His Word” (1 John 2:4-6). One cannot claim to authentically “love God” while violating directives of Scripture with regard to lust (Psalm 101:3; 1 Thess. 4:3-4).
Similarly, one cannot claim to authentically “love others” while putting self-centered desires above the welfare of others (Galatians 5:13; Philippians 2:3-4).