Do You Know Where Your Computer Is?

Where do you keep your computer? Where is it located in your living quarters? Is the screen positioned towards or away from the doorway? Is the computer in a secluded or high-traffic area? These are crucial questions to ask yourself in becoming porn-free.

Which of the following two men is more likely to give in and view pornography? The man with his computer is placed in the spare bedroom with the screen faced away from the doorway, or the man with his computer in the living room where his family watches television?

In the interests of keeping yourself accountable, it is wise to keep your computer in the room with the highest amount of traffic. If possible, position the screen so that anyone in the room could potentially see what is being viewed. Because laptop computers are portable, those with laptops could take their computer to wherever others may be (such as the kitchen, living room, porch, etc.).

If you live with others who are rarely at home, you may consider imposing a rule on yourself that states that you will not use the internet unless you are not alone. If you live alone, you may consider forsaking your computer altogether for using public computers (such as computer labs, internet cafes, or libraries). In doing so, you will keep yourself responsible and take practical steps to purity.