Are You Ready to Quit Pornography? Take This Test
Instructions: Answer the first part of each of the questions below as honestly as you can with a yes or no answer. Write out any answers or explanations you may, if any, to the second part of each question.
- Are you ready to quit pornography for good; or, do you still enjoy your addiction to porno and find that some part of you wants to hang on to your addiction a little longer?
- Are you ready to do whatever it takes to be free of your sexual compulsions; or, do you have some conditions about what you are willing to do?
- Are you really ready to seek the help you need; or, do you still think that you can beat this on your own if you give yourself a little more time?
- Are you willing to listen to those who have been set free from the bondage of their addictions–and do what they recommend–no matter how crazy it may sound; or, do you think you know more about what your need to do than they do?
- Are you willing to make friends with others who have addictions yet have found release from them; or would you avoid people who had worse problems than you?
- Do you really see that your life is suffering and not working as a direct result of your acting out on your sexual compulsions and addictions; or, do you feel that your life really isn’t all that bad?
- Can you admit that your addictions are hurting those closest to you–even if it is in indirect ways; or, do you think that nobody gets hurt by what you do–or that it’s only you that suffers?
- Would you be willing to set aside some time each day to learn more about your compulsions; or, are you really too busy to dedicate a block of time?
- Do you believe that you are out of answers on how to beat your addiction; or, do you still have a few more ideas that you think would be successful?
- Do you understand that healing your addiction will take time; or, do you think this problem can be solved rather quickly?
- Do you understand that your addiction is based upon deeper problems that you have; or, do you think you’ll be alright if you can just stop what you’ve been doing?
- Do you believe that God can heal you; or, do you think that you will heal yourself?
Test Scoring
0 to 4 yes answers to the first part of the questions: You are not yet ready to solve your addiction to pornography most likely because you still feel that there are things you can do on your own. We at the Purity Project understand this viewpoint. In fact, all of us once held to this view. We encourage you to read more about your sexual addictions and compulsions. If you should come to the conclusion that your problem is bigger than your ability to solve it–or should you wish assistance from us in any way, please contact us.
5 to 7 yes answers to the first part of the questions: You are on your way to solving your problems and would definitely benefit by taking positive steps to do so. At the moment you probably have reservations about how this might happen or should be done. We encourage you to seek the help you need or to contact one of us at the Purity Project to learn more about how you might proceed. You may do so anonymously and confidentially.
8 or more yes answers to the first part of the questions: You are definitely ready for help and maybe already involved in a significant way in your recovery. If you are not in a Christ centered recovery group, we at the Purity Project would like to help you find one or work with you to assist you in your recovery efforts.
Written Responses: Your qualified answers to the second part of each question most likely express your reservations towards recovery and represent the degree that you feel you have control over your sexual compulsions and addictions. While it is natural to think we can solve our problems, some problems exceed the experience we have and are bigger than we are and more complex than we realize. We at the Purity Project would like to visit with you about your responses to these questions either by email or in person.
