Pornography
#1The scriptures repeatedly teach that the Spirit of the Lord will not dwell in an unclean tabernacle. When we worthily partake of the sacrament, we are promised that we will “always have his Spirit to be with [us].” To qualify for that promise we covenant that we will “always remember him” (D&C 20:77). Those who seek out and use pornography for sexual stimulation obviously violate that covenant. They also violate a sacred covenant to refrain from unholy and impure practices. They cannot have the Spirit of the Lord to be with them. All such need to heed the Apostle Peter’s plea: “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee” (Acts 8:22). - http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/04/pornography?lang=eng
#2
Apathy
toward pornography stems mostly from a widespread public attitude
that it is a victimless crime and that police resources are better
used in other areas. Many state and local ordinances are ineffective,
sentences are light, and the huge financial rewards far outweigh the
risks.
#3
The
constant, consuming march of the pornography beetle blights
neighborhoods just as it contaminates human lives. It has just about
destroyed some areas. It moves relentlessly closer to your city, your
neighborhood, and your family. Pornography is now more available than
ever. At the click of a button, evil can be viewed in our homes on
televisions and computer screens, in our hotels and movie theaters,
or even in our places of employment, where access to the Internet is
often provided.
#4
Then
the beetle of pornography will be halted in its deadly course.
Pernicious permissiveness will have met its match. And we, with
Joshua, will safely cross over Jordan into the promised land—even
to eternal life in the celestial kingdom of our God.
President
Thomas S Monson – July 2001 Ensign
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2001/07/pornography-the-deadly-carrier?lang=eng
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