I used to think that pornography was a means of cooling one’s sexual urge because I am not yet married. But thanks to your ministry for this great enlightenment and exposure which has made me a conqueror today.<\/p>\n\t
I’m glad the information has helped you to get out of sin.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I used to think that pornography was a means of cooling one’s sexual urge because I am not yet married. But thanks to your ministry for this great enlightenment and exposure which has made me a conqueror today. 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