I was first exposed to pornography when I was very young, under 10 years old. I tried really hard to stop watching when I was a teenager, but no matter how much I struggled and what I did, I couldn’t break free from this destructive habit. I would sometimes stop for a few months by my own effort, but then I would fall again. It was a vicious cycle of defeat.

I also smoked cigarettes and marijuana and drank beer occasionally for fun. I was never truly addicted to them, but pornography was deeply rooted in me. I hated myself for indulging in it. Every time I watched and masturbated, I would be full of guilt and condemnation. I would pray, asking for forgiveness, and promise God that this was the last time and I would never do it again, only to fall once more.

Four years ago, I completely quit smoking and drinking, but I still couldn’t break free from pornography and masturbation. Deep down, I had a little faith that God could set me free, but I didn’t know how. I feared Judgment Day because I believed I wasn’t living up to God’s standards, and I was terrified that my name might not be in the Book of Life. I thought I couldn’t serve God if I wasn’t living a holy life. The Christian walk felt so difficult.

Then I heard Pastor Joseph Prince preach the gospel of grace. It was as if I had just discovered Jesus as my Lord and Savior for the first time. As I listened to the unadulterated gospel, Jesus came alive for me, and I believe He came to rescue me and set me free from pornography addiction and the religious spirit and bondage of fear.

I read Pastor Prince’s books, Destined to Reign and The Power of Right Believing. The burden I had carried for years was lifted off, layer by layer. Everything started to make sense. Now I have real joy and peace in my heart, knowing that I am already righteous, forgiven, and in right standing with God by believing in Jesus alone.

I am freed from my fear of judgment because perfect love casts out all fear. This verse came alive in my life after hearing the gospel of grace. When I realized that all my sins—past, present, and future—are completely forgiven through Jesus and that it has nothing to do with my works but with believing in Him, that truth transformed me.

Suddenly, the desire to watch porn was gone. I am now completely free from porn and masturbation by the abundant grace of Jesus and His gift of righteousness. There is no more struggle. Jesus has renewed my heart from the inside out. All glory to Jesus!

I am now married to a beautiful woman and have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter. She is so blessed and smart. I realized everything good that has happened in my life is due to the unmerited favor of Jesus Christ.

Thank you, Pastor Joseph Prince, for helping lift the veil from my eyes and showing me Jesus as my Lord and Savior forever and ever.